🎉 GO LONDON WEEKEND GUIDE

Frozen – The Broadway Musical
Where: Grand Theatre
When: Running Dec 7, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 (shows all through this weekend) London Tourism+1

Showtune – Silver Spotlight Theatre (55+ musical theatre)
Where: Auburn Stage, Grand Theatre
When: Dec 4–14 with shows Thu 11 @ 8pm, Fri 12 @ 8pm, Sat 13 @ 2pm, Sun 14 @ 2pm The Grand Theatre+1

Christmas in the Village
Where: Fanshawe Pioneer Village
When: Sat Dec 13 & Sun Dec 14, 10am–3pm
Heritage village open, 19th-century Christmas traditions, crafts, general store, telegraphs to the North Pole, and St. Nicholas. Fanshawe Pioneer Village+1

Festive Pancake Breakfast at the Village
Where: Fanshawe Pioneer Village (Spriet Family Visitor Centre)
When: Sat Dec 13 & Sun Dec 14, 9–9:45am (ticketed; includes Christmas in the Village admission) Fanshawe Pioneer Village+1

Winter Magic at Storybook Gardens – Skate Trail
Where: Storybook Gardens
When: Multiple evening time slots all week; similar schedule to Dec 16 page (3 time blocks between ~3:15–9pm; pre-registration recommended). City of London

Christmas in the Village – Fanshawe (Dec 6–14 series)
Where: Fanshawe Pioneer Village
When: Weekend program across Dec 6–7 & 13–14 (this weekend is the final two days). London Tourism+1

Holly Jolly Holiday Market & Horse & Carriage Rides
Where: Covent Garden Market & Rotary / Golden Jubilee / Victoria Park area
When: Dec 5–21, with markets, live music, photos with Santa, lights, and horse & carriage rides on select days. London Tourism+1

Carousel Rides on Golden Jubilee Square at Canada Life Place
Where: Golden Jubilee Square, outside Canada Life Place
When: Dec 12–21 (operating throughout this weekend). London Tourism+1

Lighting of the Lights & Holiday Lights in Victoria Park
Where: Victoria Park, downtown London
When: Nov 18 – Jan 16; walk-through lights nightly. London Tourism

Brad Paisley – “Truck Still Works” World Tour
Where: Canada Life Place
Time: 7:30pm
Global country superstar with guests Jackson Dean & Meghan Patrick. London Tourism+1

PUP w/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Where: London Music Hall
Time: Doors 7pm, show 8pm
High-energy punk plus Indigenous hip-hop. Licensed/all ages. London Music Hall+2London Tourism+2

Ben Caplan: The Flood
Where: Aeolian Hall
Time: 8pm (doors 7pm)
Powerful folk performance with Eastern European influences. aeolianhall.ca+1

Craig Cardiff
Where: Wolf Performance Hall (Central Library)
Time: 8–10:30pm (doors 7pm)
Intimate Canadian singer-songwriter show. Eventbrite+1

Showtune (Jerry Herman musical revue)
Where: Auburn Stage, Grand Theatre
Time: 8pm
Silver Spotlight Theatre’s 55+ company celebrates Broadway songs. The Grand Theatre+1

Stevie’s Sliders Trombone Ensemble
Where: Covent Garden Market
Time: Evening (holiday music as part of downtown series). London Tourism+1

London Chapter Holiday Social 2025 (Landscape Ontario)
Where: Palasad South, 141 Pine Valley Blvd
Time: 6:30pm
Industry holiday social with free finger foods, first drink, arcade credit, bowling, and pool. Free to attend, registration required. landscapelecture.ca

Downtown Horse & Carriage Rides / Holly Jolly Holiday Market
Where: Covent Garden Market & surrounding downtown
Time: Evening (check market schedule for exact hours). London Tourism+1

Loreena McKennitt – Under A Winter’s Moon
Where: Centennial Hall
Time: 7pm (doors 6pm)
Celtic-inspired holiday concert with readings & traditional carols. Eventbrite+2AllEvents+2

Kellylee Evans – “Winter Song” Holiday Show
Where: London Brewing Co-op (521 Burbrook Pl)
Time: Doors 7pm, show 8pm
Juno-winning jazz/R&B vocalist doing Christmas classics and originals. Sunfest+2AllEvents+2

Winter Romance: A Metropolitan Christmas Opera Gala
Where: Metropolitan United Church
Time: 7:30–9:30pm
Opera gala with arias, duets & ensembles (La Bohème, Die Fledermaus, etc.). London Tourism

EMO NIGHT: London (19+)
Where: Rum Runners
Time: Doors & show 10pm
Emo/alt DJ night, general admission standing, 19+, cashless venue. London Tourism+2London Music Hall+2

Misery – Screening
Where: Hyland Cinema
Time: Evening showtime (see Hyland schedule)
Classic Stephen King thriller on the big screen. London Tourism

London Knights vs Saginaw Spirit
Where: Canada Life Place
Time: 7pm (doors 1 hour before)
OHL matchup; note some ongoing construction around the venue. Canada Life Place+2Canadian Hockey League+2

Music at First-St. Andrew’s – Friday Noon Advent Recital #3
Where: First-St Andrew’s United Church
Time: 12pm (noon)
Lunchtime Advent music series. London Tourism+1

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Play (Opening Night)
Where: St. John the Evangelist Church
When: Dec 12–14 (Fri evening + weekend shows)
Family holiday production based on the classic story. London Tourism+1

Jason Mercer – 3 Set Showcase London Tourism+1

Pop Rockets – 3 Set Showcase London Tourism+1

Fireguy Cold Fusion Show – Fire & light performance at Rotary Square, Covent Garden Market. London Tourism+1

Holly Jolly Holiday Market & Horse & Carriage Rides – Covent Garden Market / Market Square. London Tourism+1

Carousel Rides on Golden Jubilee Square – Starts today and runs through Dec 21. London Tourism+1

The Fitzgeralds – A Canadian Christmas
Where: Aeolian Hall
Time: Evening (doors & show time per Aeolian listing)
High-energy fiddle music, dance & festive show. London Tourism+1

A Merry Motown Christmas – Legends of Motown
Where: Centennial Hall
Time: 7pm
Motown hits + Christmas classics. London Tourism+2Centennial Hall+2

The Trews w/ Terra Lightfoot
Where: London Music Hall
Time: 7pm (doors) – rock show. London Tourism+2London Tourism+2

Electric Popsicle – 3 Set Showcase
Where: Palasad Socialbowl
Time: Saturday evening. London Tourism+1

Holiday Market at Centennial Hall – The Mom Market London
Where: Centennial Hall (lower lobby)
Time: 11am–4pm
Local makers, gifts, and festive vendors; free admission. London Tourism+1

Christmas Market at London Ukrainian Centre
Where: London Ukrainian Centre
Time: Daytime (see event page for details)
Food, crafts & community vendors. London Tourism+1

TVCC Family Skating Social
Where: Stronach Arena & Recreation Centre – Pad A
Time: 10am–12pm
Accessible family skate/sledge with TVCC families, helmets required; free but registration needed. Eventbrite

Winter Magic at Storybook Gardens
Where: Storybook Gardens
Time: Multiple skate sessions through the day & evening. City of London

Festive Pancake Breakfast at the Village
Where: Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Time: 9–9:45am (ticketed, includes Village admission) Fanshawe Pioneer Village+1

Christmas in the Village – Day 1
Where: Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Time: 10am–3pm
Crafts, print shop, general store, telegraphs to the North Pole, and St. Nicholas. Fanshawe Pioneer Village+1

Holly Jolly Holiday Market – Covent Garden Market. London Tourism+1

Horse & Carriage Rides – Downtown routes around Market/Victoria Park area. London Tourism+1

Carousel Rides – Golden Jubilee Square. London Tourism

Frozen – The Broadway Musical – Grand Theatre performance(s). London Tourism+1

Showtune – Matinee at 2pm (Auburn Stage). The Grand Theatre+1

Kenny vs Spenny – Live
Where: London Music Hall
Time: 7:30pm
Comedy/variety show (licensed venue). London Tourism+1

A Christmas Carol – featuring John D. Huston
Where: Aeolian Hall
Time: Listed for Dec 14 (check exact time on Aeolian site; typically matinee/early evening). London Tourism+1

London Community Orchestra – Young Soloists Concert
Where: Dundas Street Centre United Church
Time: Sunday concert (see event page for time – usually afternoon). London Tourism

The Barrel Boys
Where: Marienbad Restaurant & Chaucer's Pub
Time: Evening live music set. London Tourism

Showtune – Closing Performance
Where: Auburn Stage, Grand Theatre
Time: 2pm (closing show). The Grand Theatre+1

Frozen – The Broadway Musical
Where: Grand Theatre
Time: Sunday performance (matinee/evening depending on schedule). London Tourism+1

London Collectables Expo – Dec 14
Where: Centennial Hall
Time: 9:30am–2:30pm
Over 90 tables: comics, vinyl, retro games, Pokémon/Yu-Gi-Oh/MTG, toys, Lego, Hot Wheels and more. Admission $5, kids under 12 free with adult. London Tourism+1

Festive Pancake Breakfast at the Village (Final Day) – Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 9–9:45am. Fanshawe Pioneer Village+1

Christmas in the Village – Day 2 – Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 10am–3pm. Fanshawe Pioneer Village+1

Winter Magic at Storybook Gardens – skate trail sessions throughout the day/evening. City of London

Holly Jolly Holiday Market & Horse & Carriage Rides – downtown. London Tourism+1

Carousel Rides – Golden Jubilee Square. London Tourism+1

Lights at Victoria Park – ongoing nightly. London Tourism

Fire & Ice Vendors Market
Where: Columbus Club St. Thomas, 265 Wellington St, St. Thomas
Time: 9:30am–2:30pm (AllEvents listing; a second listing shows 12:30–5:30pm – plan for a big chunk of the day)
Over 30 vendors, crafts, gifts & holiday goodies. AllEvents+1

Strathroy’s Small Business Christmas Party
Where: Portuguese Canadian Club of Strathroy, 375 York St
Time: 5:30pm (doors open)
Holiday dinner, music & dancing; aimed at small business owners/teams. Tickets $45/person. Eventbrite

Ilderton Santa Parade
Where: Main Street / Ilderton Rd, Ilderton
Time: 5–6pm
Santa Claus parade through town, followed by hot chocolate & photos with Santa in the Agriplex at the Ilderton Fairgrounds. Visit Middlesex