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About Ninkasi Kao

Welcome to the official guide for Ninkasi venues in Lyon. While the historic Ninkasi Kao space at Gerland has closed and been replaced as part of the KOMBO project, the live music experience continues at Ninkasi Cordeliers on the Presqu’île. This page provides comprehensive details on venue layouts, seating configurations, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you secure your tickets with ease.

Whether you're planning a arrive-and-soon show night or a private event, we’ve got you covered with practical inside tips and trusted partner recommendations to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

For the best experience, consider the active Lyon venue at Ninkasi Cordeliers, which offers a flexible live space with 720 standing capacity and 310 seated, plus private-event configurations. When planning your visit, check the latest event details, arrival options, and partner hotel or dining picks to maximize convenience around the Cordeliers area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and venue type: Ninkasi Kao, a cafe-concert/concert hall at 267 Rue Marcel Mérieux, Lyon 69007 (Gerland), part of the Ninkasi Gerland complex.
  • Capacity and seating: about 600 places modular with potential mezzanine up to 200 seats (two levels; space can be configured variably).
  • Current status: Ninkasi Kao at Gerland closed Nov 2023; the Kao space was slated to be replaced as part of KOMBO; a new Ninkasi Cordeliers opened in 2024 in the Presqu’île (1 Rue Président Carnot, Lyon 69002) with a larger, modular capacity (roughly 720 standing / 310 seated; up to around 1,000 total).
  • Cordeliers alternative: Ninkasi Cordeliers is the active Lyon venue now, featuring a 750 m² space with a live concert area and private-event configurations; available capacities include 720 standing and 310 seated.
  • Parking and transit: parking nearby at Parc-relais Stade de Gerland and city garages; nearby transit includes Stade de Gerland (Metro B) and Debourg area tram stops; Cordeliers is near Metro A (Cordeliers).
  • Nearby hotels: options such as Residhome Lyon Gerland, MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence, and Ibis/Other city-center hotels are common near the Gerland/Confluence areas.
  • Notable past events at Ninkasi Kao: Muse (Lyon, 2000, ~600 capacity), CloZee (2022), Ronisia (2022), Blankass (2003, 2005).