Stretching from Wellington to Ridout Streets, Dundas Place is a vibrant, flexible space for shopping, dining, and celebration. With wide sidewalks and no curbs, it transforms into a lively hub for patios, sidewalk sales, and street performances. The space can easily close to vehicles for special events, giving pedestrians more room during programming.

For more information about events and visiting Dundas Place, please visit london.ca/dundasplace

Above: A map of the limits of Dundas Place. Take a closer look at Dundas Place on Google Maps.

Current engagement opportunities

London’s Bicentennial Dundas Place activation application

You're invited to help mark London’s Bicentennial year by getting involved in activating Dundas Place in Downtown London. These spaces may include Market Lane, a full block of Dundas Place, part of the sidewalk, or part of an existing Dundas Place activation.

What is an activation?

An Activation is different from a Special Event in that they are smaller-scale and frequently recurring. Whereas a Special Event is larger-scale and typically one-off or infrequently occurring. If your idea is more in line with a Special Event, you are invited to apply to host your event here.

Examples of successful activations include Friday Night Salsa, Sunday Afternoon Jazz, Games in the Lane, and Book Nook.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to groups or residents of London. Groups with experience organizing outdoor public events are encouraged. Groups with a community following and skills in event organizing, marketing and communications are encouraged. Groups or individuals interested in partnering with the City of London must be in good standing with the Special Events department.

What do groups need to do/share?

The City of London is looking for partners who can:

• Share an activation idea with a clear vision and thematic focus.
• Actively attend and host the activation.
• Promote the activation to a dedicated community.
• Bring subject matter expertise to the activation.

How can the City of London support?

FThe City of London may be able to provide the following supports for non-revenue generating ideas:

• Equipment: bistro sets, giant games, audio equipment, projection equipment, stage, tents, folding tables, set up, take down, umbrellas,
• Finances – artist or performer fees and reimbursement for eligible expenses.
• Organizational support – site planning, logistics, scheduling.
• Promotion – through the Dundas Place social media accounts

When do activations take place?

Activations primarily take place between May and October. Proposals for dates outside of this range may be considered.

Where can downtown activations take place?

Activations can take place on part of the sidewalk with the street open to traffic, in Market Lane, an entire City block closed to traffic, small parks or part of a larger park.