Upcoming events

With concerts, pop-up markets, cultural events, food festivals and art festivals, there's something for everyone on Dundas Place. All weekly events are located in Market Lane at 137 Dundas Street. Please note that some weekly events may be cancelled or moved due to another third-party event taking place in Market Lane, or due to weather. Make sure to follow Dundas Place on Instagram to stay up to date. 

Weekly events hosted by the City of London

The City is offering a wide variety of weekly reoccurring events and activities on Dundas Place, all free to attend. 

Street Salsa Fridays - 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Kick-off the evening with an easy dance lesson by Latin Passion Dance Academy, followed by a dance social until 10 p.m. Expect a mix of salsa, bachata, and merengue tunes spun by live bands and DJs throughout the season. A FREE event where all are welcome, regardless of your dance abilities.

Summer Saturdays Street Market - 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The City of London is once again hosting Summer Saturdays Street Market on Dundas Place. Join us every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., starting May 18 for an evening of delicious bites, live music, unique vendors and engaging activities. To apply to be part of Summer Saturdays, please fill out the application below. 

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Sunday Jazz in Market Lane - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This marks the fourth summer of FREE, casual, outdoor jazz experience in Market Lane for those visiting the downtown core, presented in partnership with the London Ontario Jazz Hub.

 

May events

May 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Kids First Day with Covent Garden Market - Market Lane

Kids 1st Day is a celebration of all the various opportunities available to London families on this PA Day happening across London schools. Come out to enjoy giant games and activities for kids in Market Lane.

June events

June 1, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 2nd Annual Forest City Slow Roll - Event Block (Ridout Street to Talbot Street)

London Cycle Link invites you to join us for a slow-moving, celebratory bike parade, created for and by people who cycle here in London followed by delicious food from food truck and trike vendors at Dundas Place. The route is a 9-km loop with a London Police Service escort. This event is free but all participants must be registered to ride.

Dundas Place is a destination for shopping, dining, art, and celebration. From Wellington to Ridout Streets, Dundas Place is a flexible street shared by pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. With extra wide sidewalks and no curbs, parking spaces can easily transform into patios, be used for sidewalk sales, or by street performers. Dundas Place can be closed to vehicles for special events and programming, to offer more space for pedestrians and cyclists.  If you have questions about Dundas Place, or would like to learn more, please contact Ryan Craven, Manager of Core Area Programs at rcraven@london.ca.

Linden Stage in Market Lane

Come perform on Linden Stage! Linden Stage in Market Lane Park (137 Dundas Street) is available for pop-up performances when it's not booked for events or activations. The regular activations are posted in Market Lane Park.  Any user of the stage must follow the Public Nuisance By-law – PH-18 and the Rzone policy. Please note musicians will be required to bring their own equipment.

We created this pop-up opportunity in response to artists requesting a public space to perform that didn’t require a complicated process or cost. 


Parking on Dundas Place

When Dundas Place is open to vehicles, parking on Dundas Place is now under a one-hour time limit and free 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. In the evenings between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. and on Sundays and holidays, parking on Dundas Place is unrestricted and free.

This is only applicable at legal parking areas where it is indicated with signage that parking is permissible. Anything outside will be subject to enforcement.  

Please look for signage on the street that indicates where vehicles can be parked.

When the street is open to pedestrians and cyclists only and closed to vehicles, parking can be found nearby downtown. Please continue to follow all signage.

Learn more about parking downtown


Reporting a parking issue

To report a parking issue, contact Parking Services at:

Phone: 519-661-4537 (Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.)

Email: parkinginforcement@london.ca

When reporting a parking issue, leave a detailed description, including:

  • the exact location
  • the usual time of day you notice the parking issue
  • a description of the vehicle, including the plate, colour, and make of vehicle
  • your name and phone number
Biking on Dundas Place

Dundas Place is a shared space for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Dundas Place is located near existing cycling infrastructure including the Thames Valley Parkway, and new protected bike lanes constructed downtown.

The speed limit for vehicles on Dundas Place was lowered to 20 kilometres an hour to support shared use of the space and improve safety for all road users.

During events on Dundas Place, cyclists may be asked to dismount and walk their bike through the event.

Bike racks are available along Dundas Place for bike parking. 

Learn more about biking in London

Booking an event

Dundas Place is built to offer many different vibrant and memorable experiences downtown, and is a hub in our core for artists, festivals, and unique businesses. Click the button below to apply to host an event on Dundas Place or Market Lane. 

Dundas Place and Market Lane Booking Form