Downtowner! – November

November Event Calendar

Ultimate Burger Battle

Throughout the month, participating local restaurants will serve up their own Ultimate Burger, donating $2 from every burger sold to United Way to support local programs and help tackle poverty.

A panel of Burger Ambassadors will judge the entries to crown the Ultimate Burger of the year, and you can cast your vote for the People’s Choice Burger.

Looking to take part downtown? Check out these participating locations:

• Bear & Frankie’s
• The Chef’s Table
• The Church Key Bistro-Pub
• Early Bird / The Holy Diver
• The London Club (members only)
• Milo’s Craft Beer Emporium
• Winks

Enjoy great local food while supporting downtown businesses and making a difference in our community!

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Red Scarf’s annual benefit concert brings together a crowd that cares to create a night louder than stigma in support of RHAC’s programs and services.

The 10th annual Red Scarf benefit concert is proud to present LANDSLIDE: An Epic Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along! with CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! at Centennial Hall.

📆 Sunday, November 15 • Starts at 6 PM
📍Centennial Hall • 550 Wellington St

Canada’s Next Best Comic National Finals

After a nationwide competition, some of Canada’s most exciting up-and-coming comedians will go head-to-head at the national finals on Wednesday, November 4, at 8 p.m. at Wolf Performance Hall.

The finalists will compete live for the title of Canada’s Next Best Comic, with the event also being filmed for broadcast. Winners will have the opportunity to perform at Sorry! Comedy Festival, including opening for Main Stage headliners Matteo Lane, Steph Tolev and Chris Fleming.

The opportunities extend beyond the festival through Sorry! Comedy Supply, a comedy booking platform connecting professional comedians with venues across Ontario to bring more live comedy to local communities.

Grab your tickets online at SorryComedyFest.com and catch the next generation of Canadian comedy talent in downtown London!

Canada’s Favourite Local Business

From your local lunch spot to the best boutique downtown, that hidden gem hotel to your favourite salon.

Any local business can take the crown in Canada’s Favourite Local Business competition with $2,000 in Downtown Dollar Gift Cards as a possible prize!

📌 Monday, November 30th is the last day to nominate and the winner will be announced in December.

Richmond Street Temporary Closure

This will have significant impacts for people traveling through the area. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to plan ahead, follow signs, and allow extra time for their trips downtown.

Detour and access

• A signed detour will direct drivers around the closure. Drivers should follow the posted detour signs and follow directions.
• Southbound traffic will be detoured on Queens Avenue, Talbot Street and King Street. Northbound traffic will be detoured on King Street, Wellington Street, and Queens Avenue.
• The east sidewalk of Richmond Street will be closed during this work.
• Some LTC routes will be impacted. Please check the London Transit Commission website for the most up-to-date information on bus schedules and detours.

For more information about construction projects in London, visit the Renew London map.

November Sponsored Event Highlights!

• November 1 – 30: United Way Ultimate Burger Battle
• November 4 – 7: Sorry! Comedy Festival
• November 5: Inner Landscape
• November 7: Naturopathy for All Winter Warm Up
• November 14: London Santa Claus Parade
• November 17: 2026 Salad Clubs
• November 18: Meaningful Market
• November 22: Punk Rock Flea Market Holiday Market
• November 24: Lazer Live
• November 25: 25th Anniversary of Pillar Nonprofit Network

Downtown Celebrations