OCTOBER AT RBC PLACE LONDON

28 EVENTS. 10,000+ GUESTS. ONE VERY BUSY MONTH.

Guests gather in the foyer at RBC Place London during the St. Joseph’s Tribute Dinner.

October is one of our busiest months of the fall, with conferences, tournaments, galas, research days and community events bringing more than 10,000 guests through our doors.

Here’s a look at what’s happening in the building, and a few things worth checking out around London this month.

What's Inside:

🏢 October at RBC Place London

🍂 Fall in Love with London

🎬 Forest City Film Festival

🎄 Christmas at Our Place

🎉 Planning a holiday party?

Keep scrolling to see what’s happening this month ↓

Guests gather for a large dinner event in the Grand Ballroom at RBC Place London, with banquet tables, stage lighting and a presentation area visible.

COMING UP AT RBC PLACE LONDON

October brings back some familiar favourites, along with a few new additions to our calendar. From manufacturing and martial arts to fundraising and business recognition, here's a look at five events happening at RBC Place London this month.

Attendees listen to a presentation at the Manufacturing Matters Conference at RBC Place London.

Manufacturing Matters Conference (Oct. 1)

Trade diversification is the focus of this half-day conference presented by LEDC and the London Region Manufacturing Council.

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Competitors celebrate during the London Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament at RBC Place London, with spectators watching from behind the competition area.

London Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament (Oct. 3)

A full day of competition brings athletes from 4-year old white belts to seasoned black belts, their families and spectators to London.

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The Grand Ballroom at RBC Place London set and ready to welcome 1000 guests to St Joseph's annual tribute dinner.

St. Joseph's Tribute Dinner (Oct. 14)

This year's dinner welcomes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen as its featured speaker and celebrates long-time community champions Marlene McGrath and Graham Porter.

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Guests of the JASWO Business Hall of Fame dinner seated at round tables eating and listening to a speaker on stage.

JASWO Business Hall of Fame Gala (Oct. 22)

A gala celebrating business leaders' contributions across Southwestern Ontario, showcasing the lives of the Inductees, their achievements and how they have developed their legacies.

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A.B.L.E. Scholarship and Awards Gala (Oct. 24)

A new addition to our calendar, this event is dedicated to celebrating excellence, leadership, and community impact across law enforcement and beyond.

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Aerial view of downtown London, Ontario, along the Thames River, with the city skyline, parkland and riverfront in the foreground. Photo Credit: Downtown London / KMedia

🍂 MANY REASONS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH LONDON

There’s plenty happening around the Forest City this fall, with seasonal events, markets, live music, hockey and more filling the October calendar. Here are a few things worth checking out around London this month.

View from London City Hall observation deck of Victoria park in fall.

See the Colours

Fall in Love with the Forest City

Did you know you can take in the changing colours in Victoria Park from above at the City Hall observation deck.

The observation deck is open Thursday and Friday from 5 p.m. to sunset, and Saturday and Sunday from 12–4 p.m.

Coffee, cider and snacks are available by donation in support of United Way Elgin Middlesex.

Plus...

🏒 HOCKEY IS BACK

The London Knights are back at Canada Life Place this fall.

🍁 FALL MARKETS

Local makers, seasonal food and plenty of reasons to get out and browse.

🎭 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Music, theatre, art and more are filling London's fall calendar.

🎃 FALL FESTIVITIES

Oktoberfest, Thanksgiving and Halloween are all part of London's October scene.

For all the details, check out Tourism London's guide to a perfect Fall in the Forest City →

Forest City Fall Guide

FOREST CITY FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Lights, Camera, London!

London’s annual celebration of film is back for 11 days of screenings, filmmaker Q&As and special events throughout downtown London.

The Forest City Film Festival runs October 15–25 and includes an opening gala and inaugural Impact Award, Project Pitch and a Youth Festival, alongside a full lineup of films.

The festival also features conversations with Canadian screen talent, including actor and filmmaker Jay Baruchel.

There's plenty more to explore for film fans and anyone looking for something different to do this fall.

Explore the FCFF Film Guide

View the Festival Schedule

CHRISTMAS AT OUR PLACE

Your holiday party, handled.

If you're starting to think about your team's holiday celebration, now is a good time to make a plan.

Christmas at Our Place returns Saturday, November 28 in the Grand Ballroom at RBC Place London.

Bring your team for a festive evening with dinner, music, dancing, a photo booth, door prizes and more.

Early Bird tickets are $80 per person until November 2.

Small team? Groups of five or fewer can ask about our XS Business Tables and celebrate alongside other local teams.

rbcplacelondon.com/christmas

Looking for something more private?

We still have a few dates available for holiday parties in 2026, and we're already booking 2027 holiday and team appreciation events.

From smaller team celebrations to large company events, RBC Place London can help you plan an event that fits your team and your plans.

Host Your Holiday Event With Us→

Let's Get Started

He’s in it for the glory. They’re in it for extra credit. Dewey Finn, meet the straight-A band of your dreams. Raise the goblet of rock to the student actors, singers, production teams, and on stage musicians of the Grand Theatre High School Project!

On now through October 3. GRANDTHEATRE.COM

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