Le Peri'scope

Le Peri'scope is a small music club at 13 Rue Delandine in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France, on the southern Presqu'ile near Perrache station. It is known as a venue for jazz, improvised music and world music, with a programme that favours exploratory artists over mainstream acts. The crowd is made up of music enthusiasts, local musicians, students and curious visitors, usually adults from their twenties upward, and the atmosphere is attentive and informal. There is no reported dress code, and casual clothing is normal. The room is compact, which keeps the setting close to the performers, and the club works as a listening venue rather than a dance floor. Programming covers contemporary jazz, free improvisation, fusion and music from other traditions, with a mix of local projects and touring ensembles; the exact calendar is published on periscope-lyon.com and changes from week to week. Concert nights usually open their doors at about 8PM, with sets starting shortly after, and the club is generally active on several evenings a week rather than every night, so checking the programme before a visit is important. A bar operates during events, serving beer, wine and soft drinks, in a simple format without a signature cocktail programme. Entry is by concert ticket or door payment, with prices that depend on the act; the club does not use a cover-charge model for general admission. Reservations are possible for popular concerts and are worth considering at weekends because the capacity is limited. Bottle service is not part of the format. The location is a short walk from Perrache station and the tram and metro connections there, which makes late return journeys straightforward, and the nearby Confluence district offers dining options before a show.