Look outside your window and you'll see winter has officially arrived, and with it comes one of the most festive, energetic times of the year at RBC Place London. December brings a whirlwind of holiday parties, galas, and celebrations — 21 of them, in fact — filling our halls with thousands of guests, sparkling décor, and the return of cherished traditions.

As we look ahead to January, we shift into a strong start to 2026 with signature citywide events, conferences, community gatherings, and the always-popular London Bridal Expo.

Whether you’re planning your own event or visiting London for one, there’s plenty happening this winter — both inside our venue and across the city.

In this issue:

• Upcoming Events at RBC Place London
• Winter Roundup - To Do in the City
• Featured Event: Christmas at our Place Last Call
• Construction Update
• A Message from Our Team

While many of our December events are private company celebrations, here’s a snapshot of the busy and joyful month ahead:


✨ 21 Holiday Parties & Corporate Celebrations

From festive lunches to elaborate evening galas, we’re hosting more than twenty holiday events in the first half of the month — welcoming teams, families, partners, and communities celebrating the season.

✨ Signature December Events Include:

Magical Winter Ball (Dec 5)

A cherished annual gala supporting children and families, featuring elegant décor, entertainment, and heartfelt stories of impact.

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Christmas at the King St. Ballroom (Dec 6)

A dazzling new holiday experience inside our newest event space the King Street Ballroom — the perfect way to celebrate the season with your team in the heart of downtown.

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Christmas at our Place (Dec 12)

Our popular shared holiday office party is back! Designed for small teams, entrepreneurs, and groups who want a turnkey festive celebration.

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London kicks off 2026 with a full calendar of meaningful meetings, conferences, and community celebrations:

✨ Signature January Events Include:

London Bridal Expo (Jan 10-11)

Southwestern Ontario's biggest wedding showcase returns with over 100 industry experts to meet. It's the perfect place to start planning 2026 and 2027 weddings.

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2026 State of the City Address (Jan 28)

A major annual event highlighting London’s growth, progress, and vision for the year ahead. Enjoy a delicious hot buffet, and connect with local business leaders and community members.

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Breakfast for YOU (Jan 30)

With 1,200 community leaders in attendance, this is a much-anticipated opportunity to connect, network, be inspired, and to help ensure London & Middlesex's youth have the services and supports that they need to thrive!

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Downtown London truly sparkles and shines in winter — packed with free and family-friendly events, holiday experiences, and seasonal traditions.

Here are a few highlights for guests visiting the city:

We are pleased to share that York Street will be temporarily paved and reopened in mid-December, restoring access to our front entrance drop-off zone through the winter months. Loading dock access remains unchanged.

More updates will follow in the spring when construction resumes.

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Thank you for helping make 2025 such an exceptional year at RBC Place London. We look forward to welcoming you back in January as we begin an exciting year of events, conferences, and citywide celebrations. Happy Holidays!

-From all of us at RBC Place London

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