Dundas Place
London’s most exciting street
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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.
Events on Dundas Place
Click the drop-down below for a full list of upcoming events to enjoy on Dundas Place! With concerts, pop-up markets, cultural events, food festivals and art festivals, there's something for everyone on Dundas Place.
Events on Dundas Place
May events
This is a free event, with live music, an artisan market, and a beer garden! Featuring Exco Levi, Cimafunk, and many more.
- Where: Dundas Place between Talbot Street and Richmond Street
- What: May 20 to May 21, 4 to 11 p.m.
- Learn more: https://sunfest.on.ca/
Poutine Feast is more than just award-winning food. It’s a unique atmosphere that is both family-friendly and a great place to hang out! Featuring music, entertainment, amazing poutine and so much more. This is Canada’s largest traveling poutine festival!
- Where: Dundas Place between Ridout Street and Talbot Street
- When: May 19 to May 21, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and May 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Learn more: https://www.poutinefeast.com/events/london2022
June events
Country Music Awards Ontario Street Fair
Country Music Awards Ontario will host a free street fair on Dundas Place from June 4 to June 5, with food and game vendors, a kids zone, and a series of free afternoon and evening concerts packed with Ontario’s finest country music stars. This event will feature Bonfire and Roslyn Witter.
- Where: Dundas Place between Ridout Street and Talbot Street
- When: June 4, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and June 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Learn more: https://cmaontario.ca/cmaontario-festival-awards-at-a-glance/
London & Middlesex Annual Middle Eastern Community Festival
An event to celebrate the culture of Middle Eastern citizens including art, music, poetry, dance, food and local crafts, and imported merchandise
- Where: Dundas Place from Talbot Street to Richmond Street
- When: June 25
A one-of-a-kind vintage street sale event featuring over 25 vendors, live music, and more.
- Where: Dundas Place between Richmond St and Clarence St
- When: June 25, 4 to 10 p.m.
- Learn more: https://filthyrebena.com/pages/vintage-on-the-block
July events
Celebrate Canada's 155th birthday! London Heritage Council will be organizing a two-day street festival featuring kids’ activities, live performances, food trucks, vendors, and a beer tent. Free and family friendly!
- Where: Dundas Place from Ridout Street to Richmond Street, including Market Lane.
- When: June 30, 7 to 11 p.m. and July 1, 12 to 10 p.m.
- Learn more: https://www.londonheritage.ca/
August events
Featuring live music, arts, food, demos, and more. Free and open to the public!
- Where: Dundas Place between Clarence Street and Wellington Street
- When: August 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Learn more: https://www.jonathons.ca/
A celebration of all things Latin America! Featuring live music, authentic Latin American cuisine, and an array of vendors.
- Where: Dundas Place between Ridout Street and Talbot Street
- When: August 12, 3 to 9:30 p.m. and August 13, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Learn more: https://www.culturx.ca/
- Where: Dundas Place between Ridout Street and Talbot Street
- When: August 26 to 28, timing will be shared at a later date.
- Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/stereocaliente/
A one-of-a-kind vintage street sale event featuring over 25 vendors, live music, and more.
- Where: Dundas Place between Richmond Street and Clarence Street
- When: August 27, 4 to 10 p.m.
- Learn more: https://filthyrebena.com/pages/vintage-on-the-block
September events
A celebration the culture of El Salvador! Featuring live music, authentic Salvadoran cuisine, and an array of vendors.
- Where: Dundas Place between Ridout Street and Talbot Street
- When: September 16, 3 to 9:30 p.m. and September 17, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Learn more: https://www.culturx.ca/
London Comic Con is back! Indoors at RBC Place (paid entry) and outdoors at Dundas Place (free). Enjoy activities along Dundas along with partners such as London Public Library, TAP Centre for Creativity, and the Mana Lounge.
- Where: Dundas Place between Richmond Street and Wellington Street
- When: Friday, September 16, 5 to 9 p.m., September 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and September 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Learn more: https://londoncomiccon.ca
October events
A one-of-a-kind vintage street sale event featuring over 25 vendors, live music, and more.
- Where: Dundas Place between Richmond Street and Clarence Street
- When: October 22, 4 to 10 p.m.
- Learn more: https://filthyrebena.com/pages/vintage-on-the-block
Over 20 witchcraft and alternative vendors, live performances, music, readings, and more! Costumes encouraged.
- Where: Dundas Place between Talbot Street and Richmond Street
- When: October 30, 6 to 11 p.m.
- Learn more: https://sevensisters.ca/
December events
Day of the little candles is a Christmas event that begins the celebration of Navidad for the Colombian/Latinx community. Guests are invited to light candles, grab a free hot chocolate, and enjoy the live music.
- Where: Market Lane
- When: December 7, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
- Learn more: https://www.culturx.ca/
While we strive to keep the most up-to-date events information on this page, please note event details may be subject to change.
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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
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Temporary traffic changes returning to Dundas Place
Beginning Thursday, April 14, temporary traffic changes will be in effect on Dundas Place between Ridout Street and Wellington Street, to maintain a safe cycling and pedestrian environment on Dundas Place during nearby construction downtown.
Barriers will be installed at both ends of Dundas Place, restricting in-bound vehicle access at Ridout and Wellington Streets. Instead, drivers will be able to access Dundas Place from Talbot, Richmond, and Clarence Streets to reach their destinations. Vehicles will still be able to exit Dundas Place at Ridout and Wellington Streets.
Cyclists and pedestrians will continue to have unrestricted access to enter Dundas Place from all directions, including Ridout and Wellington Streets, and cyclists will still use the two general traffic lanes that are in place today for east-west connections. Click here for more information.
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 30 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.
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.
