Festive in the Forest City
Name | Date | Location & Web | Admission | Description |
London Bicycle Festival |
May 25 — June 9 |
Various locations in London londonbicyclefestival.tumblr.com |
Varies by event | From bike tours to film screenings to lectures and so much more, this festival is for real cycle-paths! |
Fringe Festival | June 6 — 17 | Various venues in London londonfringe.ca |
Backer buttons are $5 and must be purchased in order to attend Fringe shows — tickets for each show are $10 (ticket packs may be purchased) |
Fringe is an annual festival of stage, music, film and other visual art forms to showcase local and national talents. Over 40 plays, poetry readings, spoken word performances and more will take place. |
Fiesta London! Mexican Festival |
June 10 | Covent Garden Market fiestalondon.lajornada.ca |
Free | This festival brings Mexican food, culture, music and more to downtown London. Check out the third annual Jalapeño Eating Contest for some spicy fun. |
Nuit Blanche | 9 p.m. June 16 to 3 a.m. June 17 |
Various locations in London nuitblanchelondon.ca |
Free | Nuit Blanche takes art out of galleries and brings it to sidewalks, parks, alleys and more. Discover a whole new side to London in this night of artistic experience. |
London's International Food Festival |
June 22 — 24 | Victoria Park canadasbiggestparty.com |
Free | Take your taste buds around the world without leaving London! This festival also features rides, musicians, dancers and a beer garden |
Caliente Festival Hispano |
June 30 | Victoria Park calientefestivalhispano.com |
Free | This festival brings together over 20 Spanish cultures — experience them all through dance, music, food and more. |
Sunfest | July 3 - 5 | Victoria Park sunfest.on.ca |
Free | One of London's most popular festivals, Sunfest celebrates the cultures, food, music and more from around the world. |
Bluesfest | July 13 - 15 | Corner of King and Clarence Streets thebluesfest.com |
Single-day pass: $25; three-day pass: $40 |
You won't be blue at this festival. Performances from Mark Farner, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Bobby Rush and many more. This is a 19-plus event. |
Home Country Folk Festival |
July 20 - 22 | Victoria Park homecounty.ca |
Free | This festival is in its 39th year, it and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon. Performances by Cuff the Duke, Joel Plaskett, Maz and many more! There will also be glass, handmade crafts, fine arts and more for sale. |
Rock The Park | July 26 - 28 | Harris Park rockthepark.ca |
One-day pass: $63; two-day pass: $99 |
Legends such as Slash and Steve Miller Band will be performing at this concert you don't want to miss. Rock The Park is in its 10th year, and it raises money for Bethany's Hope Foundation in progressing research for Leukodystrophy. |
Ribfest | August 2 - 6 | Victoria Park canadasbiggestparty.com |
Free | Get your rib on at Victoria Park! This festival includes live music, beer and, of course, plenty of barbequed meat. |
Pawlooza | August 18 | The Plunkett Estate (9282 Elviage Dr.) pawlooza.com |
Free, $10 for parking | Pawlooza is one of Canada's largest festivals for animal lovers. Get ready for everything dog: 175 vendors, pet psychic shows, a top model contest, trick demos, obedience classes, pet first aid demos, trail walking, dock diving, an agility area and more. |
Festa Italiana | August 26 - 28 | Covent Garden Market festaitaliana.ca |
Free | This festival includes Italian cuisine, a beer and wine patio, dancing under the stars and much more! Get a taste of Italy without going there! |