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August Adventures: London, Ontario Festivals You Don't Want to Miss

As the clock ticks down on summer 2024, London, Ontario gears up with a fantastic array of August festivals guaranteed to pack in the fun! Whether you're a foodie, sports enthusiast, art aficionado or music lover, there's something spectacular waiting just for you. Let's get the good times rolling!

September Spectacles: London, Ontario Festivals You Don't Want to Miss

Hello, fun-seekers of London, Ontario! Whether you're a music lover, a foodie or looking for some family fun, London has something in store to make your September shine!

Stratford Festival

Enjoy world class theatre in Stratford!

Port Stanley Festival Theatre

Just 20 mins south of London, Port Stanley Festival Theatre takes pride in being the cultural hub of Elgin County. Located within the historic town hall, the theatre features all Canadian live professional theatrical performances.

Home County Music & Art Festival

Home County Music & Art Festival is one of London's major summer festivals. This "admission by donation" event features Canada’s best roots, traditional and indie folk/pop acts.

Pride London Festival

Pride London Festival is a volunteer driven, non-profit organization that works to educate, embrace and entertain LGBT2Q+ communities and allies and currently operates the Pride London Network and the 29th Annual Pride London Festival July 12-21, 2024.

Forest City Film Festival

Showing the best work of regional film artists to you in a juried competition for features, shorts, documentaries, short documentaries & short animations. FCFF also presents a selection of the best Canadian films of the year, a screenplay competition & filmmaker Q&As.

Jones Entertainment Group

Jones Entertainment Group (JEG) has been in the entertainment industry for over 80 years, representing a select roster of world-class artists and putting on Southwestern Ontario’s largest outdoor concert festival, Rock the Park, taking place in London each July.

Hyland Cinema

London’s historic Arthouse Cinema showing the best films from home and around the world.

Kustermans Adventure Farms

Kustermans is an adventure farm with something for all ages. Over 50 quality attractions to explore throughout the day, they also offer festivals throughout the season enjoying strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, sunflowers and pumpkin picking as well as a corn maze.

Palace Theatre

A performing arts centre and community theatre which operates London Community Players, London Fringe, and London Youth Theatre Education, Palace Theatre Arts Commons is a historic venue in London’s Old East Village.

Clovermead Adventure Farm

Whether it’s cooling off at the Splish Splashpad, getting lost in the corn maze, picking pumpkins from the patch, tasting some local honey or visiting the goats & chickens at the animal farm, Clovermead has activities for the whole family.

Covent Garden Market

Right in the heart of London! Established in 1845, the Covent Garden Market located in Downtown London offers an abundance of food, services, a weekly local farmer’s market and an array of  cultural festivals and events!

The Park Hotel London

Reel Reflections

Join us on September 28 and 29 to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month with a showcase of the best Latin American films y series: REEL REFLECTIONS at @museumlondon.

Toboggan Jazz: The Nine - Christmas Show

The Nine returns to Toboggan with their popular Christmas show, with guest vocalist Hilary Welch! The Nine is a London jazz group that plays in the style of Rob McConnell's Tentet. Enjoy great writing by Josh Hung and Scott Edwards plus amazing solos by some of the best improvisers in London! They have performed at the London Jazz Festival, Sunday Jazz in Market Lane, and the Springbank Gardens Concert Series. ------------------------ First come, first served. Toboggan Brewing Co. 585 Richmond St. London, ON Help Support Live Music! A $5 Live Music Charge will be added to each adult's bill. ------------------------- Join us to hear more London and area jazz artists! https://www.tobogganbrewing.com/jazz-series https://www.ldnontjazz.ca/jazz-series/toboggan-jazz Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series Sundays: Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 15 Show time is at 1 PM - 3 PM $10 Flights and $15 Brisket Sandwiches All Day! Monday Pizza and Jazz Series Mondays: Sep 23, Oct 28, Nov 25 Show time is at 7 PM - 9 PM $17 Signature Pizzas All Day!

Wizarding World Experience

Did your owl get lost with your wizarding school letter? Well, wait no longer! Your chance to visit the Wizarding World has arrived! Join us October 19 at the German Canadian Club in London, ON for a Wizarding World experience! Witches & wizards will have the opportunity to play for their house in the trivia tournament in a race for the house cup to test their knowledge of the Harry Potter books & movies, take tons of pictures with special photo ops & props, and get sorted into their house! You can even enjoy a magical (alcoholic) or muggle drink at ‘The Cracked Cauldron’ pub and a themed menu. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything for your wizarding world experience. Our “Magical Alley” will be full of shops for you to purchase all you need and want! Our “Magical Alley” will be open to all witches & wizards looking to shop, but the trivia tournament and themed menu will be available only to those with a ticket. Limited tickets are available for the trivia and themed menu and are $50 per person. Proceeds from the event support animal rescues chosen as beneficiaries at our annual festival - Dorchester Pet Fest, held in July. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly magical experience! If you would like to be a shopkeeper in our ‘Magical Alley’, please complete the application form on our website and watch your email for a response from our team. Please note that while this is a fundraiser for animal rescues, animals are not permitted onsite. Magical Alley & The Cracked Cauldron: 3 PM – 8 PM (open to the public) Trivia tournament and themed menu: 6 PM – 9:30 PM (ticket required)

Mehregan: A Persian Fall Market

It is Fall/Autumn and the ‘Thanksgiving’ season, and excited are bringing you a Unique Fall Market in honor of Mehregan. The Mehregan Festival (Persian Autumn Festival) is an ancient celebration dedicated to Mehr (or Mithra/Mitra), the goddess and symbol of light, friendship, faith, love, and kindness. It is celebrated yearly at the beginning of Autumn on the 16th of month of Mehr which is the 7th month of the Iranian calendar.