What to do this summer in the City
Festivals
Western Union Sunfest
July 5-8
Taking place in gorgeous Victoria Park, this non-profit festival is a four-day event involving the London and surrounding community. Annually, Sunfest brings together a wide variety of culture, music, arts and crafts, dance and cuisine in order for people to come together for a weekend of entertainment.
Festa Italiana
August 10-12
Come and celebrate the way the Italians do. Join hundreds of people at the Covent Garden Market for the culture, food and entertainment straight from Italy.
Bluesfest
July 13-15
This licensed event will be taking place here in downtown London on the corner of King and Clarence where the city will experience two full days of London's greatest Blues Bands. Weekend passes are available for $55 and day passes available, for $29 Friday- Saturday, $24 on Sunday. Both can be purchased in person at The Spingbank Drive-In 519-488-1240 or online at http://www.thebluesfest.ca/London/index.htm.
Downtown London Beer Festival
July 20-22
At the corner of King and Clarence, join Londoner's in a two-day festival, which will be featuring great live music, BBQ, promotions and of course BEER. For more information and ticket prices visit www.londonbeerfest.ca or email chris@londonbeerfest.ca.
The Hawk Rocks the Park
July 26-28
Taking place in Harris Park, this festival brings together 12 bands from all around London and London's favourite radio station 103.9 The Hawk, for one huge party as well as a promotional fundraiser for Bethany's Hope Foundation.
London Ribfest/ Balloon Festival
August 2-6
Prepare your taste buds to determine who has the best ribs in London. With competition coming from the U.S and all around Canada, London's own Victoria Park holds the most mouth-watering festival of the whole summer. With a combination of food, drinks, entertainment, games and the Balloon Festival, it will definitely not be the one to miss!
John Labatt Center
Rod Stewart
Tuesday, May 15
Returning to the stage, Rod Stewart brings his old sound back along with his new number one album “Still The Same” to London at the JLC. With a redesigned stage, Rod Stewart gives his fans a taste of his trademark voice, as well as a 360-degree performance, which is promised to give off the intimate feeling fans have been craving for. Tickets are on sale at the Biz Booth, JLC box office, online, or over the phone through Ticketmaster starting at $126.75 per seat.
WWE Smackdown
Tuesday, May 29
Wrestling superstars from Smackdown, Raw and ECW all under one roof for one extreme night of entertainment. Guaranteed to keep you on your feet all night long, these superstars are coming to the John Labatt Center to duke it out. Starting at 7:30 pm, this is one show you wrestling fans are not going to want to miss. Tickets for this event are available now, prices starting at $21.75.
Gwen Stefani
Thursday, June 7
With special performances by Akon and Lady Sovereign, Gwen Stefani takes the stage at the JLC for one night of non-stop hits from her new and highly anticipated “Sweet Escape” Tour. Tickets are currently on sale starting at $97.25 with a limit of eight per person.
The White Stripes
Saturday, July 7
On a full-out Canadian tour this band will be rocking every part of this country, as well as celebrating their tenth anniversary in Canada's own Nova Scotia. The White Stripes will be performing at the JLC and bringing with them the new sounds from their most current album “Icky Thump.” Tickets went on sale Friday, May 4 priced at $41.25 per person with a ticket limit of eight.
John Fogerty
Saturday, July 21
Promoting his newest release “A Long Road Home,” John Fogerty proves his legendary talent to be nothing short of mesmerizing as he takes down the roof at the JLC in mid-July. Tickets are on sale now at an eight-ticket limit starting at $71.25 per ticket.
Hilary Duff
Tuesday, July 24
From the big screen to the stage, Hilary Duff comes front and center once again at the John Labatt Center. As a developing musician, Hilary brings sounds from all three albums in to show off her growth and talent to all of her devoted fans. Tickets went on sale Friday, May 11 and are priced at a starting rate of $56.75 per person.
Cirque Du Soleil: Saltimbanco
Tuesday, July 31 - Sunday, August 5
Bringing London five nights of non-top magic for the first time ever, Cirque Du Soleil puts on performances sure to keep the audience in awe. Tickets per night are on sale now with a ticket limit of eight and a 20 per cent discount for children age 12 and under starting at $76.
Western Union Sunfest
July 5-8
Taking place in gorgeous Victoria Park, this non-profit festival is a four-day event involving the London and surrounding community. Annually, Sunfest brings together a wide variety of culture, music, arts and crafts, dance and cuisine in order for people to come together for a weekend of entertainment.
Festa Italiana
August 10-12
Come and celebrate the way the Italians do. Join hundreds of people at the Covent Garden Market for the culture, food and entertainment straight from Italy.
Bluesfest
July 13-15
This licensed event will be taking place here in downtown London on the corner of King and Clarence where the city will experience two full days of London's greatest Blues Bands. Weekend passes are available for $55 and day passes available, for $29 Friday- Saturday, $24 on Sunday. Both can be purchased in person at The Spingbank Drive-In 519-488-1240 or online at http://www.thebluesfest.ca/London/index.htm.
Downtown London Beer Festival
July 20-22
At the corner of King and Clarence, join Londoner's in a two-day festival, which will be featuring great live music, BBQ, promotions and of course BEER. For more information and ticket prices visit www.londonbeerfest.ca or email chris@londonbeerfest.ca.
The Hawk Rocks the Park
July 26-28
Taking place in Harris Park, this festival brings together 12 bands from all around London and London's favourite radio station 103.9 The Hawk, for one huge party as well as a promotional fundraiser for Bethany's Hope Foundation.
London Ribfest/ Balloon Festival
August 2-6
Prepare your taste buds to determine who has the best ribs in London. With competition coming from the U.S and all around Canada, London's own Victoria Park holds the most mouth-watering festival of the whole summer. With a combination of food, drinks, entertainment, games and the Balloon Festival, it will definitely not be the one to miss!
John Labatt Center
Rod Stewart
Tuesday, May 15
Returning to the stage, Rod Stewart brings his old sound back along with his new number one album “Still The Same” to London at the JLC. With a redesigned stage, Rod Stewart gives his fans a taste of his trademark voice, as well as a 360-degree performance, which is promised to give off the intimate feeling fans have been craving for. Tickets are on sale at the Biz Booth, JLC box office, online, or over the phone through Ticketmaster starting at $126.75 per seat.
WWE Smackdown
Tuesday, May 29
Wrestling superstars from Smackdown, Raw and ECW all under one roof for one extreme night of entertainment. Guaranteed to keep you on your feet all night long, these superstars are coming to the John Labatt Center to duke it out. Starting at 7:30 pm, this is one show you wrestling fans are not going to want to miss. Tickets for this event are available now, prices starting at $21.75.
Gwen Stefani
Thursday, June 7
With special performances by Akon and Lady Sovereign, Gwen Stefani takes the stage at the JLC for one night of non-stop hits from her new and highly anticipated “Sweet Escape” Tour. Tickets are currently on sale starting at $97.25 with a limit of eight per person.
The White Stripes
Saturday, July 7
On a full-out Canadian tour this band will be rocking every part of this country, as well as celebrating their tenth anniversary in Canada's own Nova Scotia. The White Stripes will be performing at the JLC and bringing with them the new sounds from their most current album “Icky Thump.” Tickets went on sale Friday, May 4 priced at $41.25 per person with a ticket limit of eight.
John Fogerty
Saturday, July 21
Promoting his newest release “A Long Road Home,” John Fogerty proves his legendary talent to be nothing short of mesmerizing as he takes down the roof at the JLC in mid-July. Tickets are on sale now at an eight-ticket limit starting at $71.25 per ticket.
Hilary Duff
Tuesday, July 24
From the big screen to the stage, Hilary Duff comes front and center once again at the John Labatt Center. As a developing musician, Hilary brings sounds from all three albums in to show off her growth and talent to all of her devoted fans. Tickets went on sale Friday, May 11 and are priced at a starting rate of $56.75 per person.
Cirque Du Soleil: Saltimbanco
Tuesday, July 31 - Sunday, August 5
Bringing London five nights of non-top magic for the first time ever, Cirque Du Soleil puts on performances sure to keep the audience in awe. Tickets per night are on sale now with a ticket limit of eight and a 20 per cent discount for children age 12 and under starting at $76.
