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Events Description
Western Fair offers rides for children and adults, attractions, food booths, agricultural booths, education, live animal displays, local music and some commercial exhibitors/vendors. As well as competitions such as photography, baking, fibre art, quilts, and horticulture.
The Western Fair features more than 75 rides and games throughout the Midway and Kiddyland!
Guitar-driven rock, country favourites, big sing-alongs or a night of dancing – Western Fair 2026 has it all! The Bud Light Music Garden is bringing 10 days of FREE live music to the 149th Western Fair.
Be it Canadian rock staples, rising country artists, or tribute acts that bring your favourite hits to the stage, there’s a reason to grab your friends and make your way to the Bud Light Music Garden every night of the Fair!
You can explore hockey history, cheer on local teams, lace up your own skates and watch former NHL players come back to the ice. Most of it is included with your Fair admission.
The 149th Western Fair and Corona are proud to introduce La Cantina, a one-day celebration of Mexican music, culture and community taking place Saturday, September 19 at the Bud Light Music Garden. From noon until 10:30 p.m., La Cantina brings authentic cuisine, cultural dancing and a full day of live Norteño, mariachi and Latin performances.
Headlining is Los Grandes Del Norte, a Mexico-based Norteño band recognized in Canada and a regular at major community celebrations including Toronto’s Mexican Day Festival. Known for the signature sounds of accordion and bajo sexto, they close the night from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
General Admission: $15 to $20 + fees
SuperPass: $50 to $70 + fees, Admission + ride all day.
Front of the line: $20 +fees
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: September 11–20, 2026
The gates and buildings are open from 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The midway operates on a ridership basis and can stay open past 10 pm.
*Please note that all buildings close at 9 PM on the final Sunday. (14th)
Bud Light Music Garden Line-Up
- Friday, Sept. 11: The Strumbellas – 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 12: The Joel Dupuis Band – 7:30 p.m.; Wide Mouth Mason – 9 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 13: Texas King – 9 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 14: Karen Emeny – 4:30 p.m.; Jason Mercer- 6:00 p.m.; Chappell Roan Tribute – 7:30 p.m.; Taylor’s Story: The Unofficial Tribute – 8:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 15: My Artiface- 4:00 p.m.; ToNi Blu – 6 p.m.; The OverKillers – 9 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 16: Leanne Mayer Band – 4 p.m.; Kaleb Hikele- 6:00 p.m.; POINTLESS: The Songs of Bill Priddle – 7:30 p.m.; Chalk Circle – 9:15 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 17: Karen Emeny – 4:30 p.m.; Errol Blackwood & Injah – 6 p.m.; The Yacht Rock Show – 8:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 18: Tyler Delargie- 4:30 p.m.; Fool Hearts – 6:30 p.m.; Wing Night The Band – 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 19: Ana Mexico Latin Power Band- noon; 7 Minutes-2:00 p.m., Latin Passion Dance Academy-1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m,; Antonio Alas Mariachi-3:30 p.m.; Mariachi Los Gallos –6:00 p.m.; and Los Grandes Del Norte-8:00 p. m.
- Sunday, Sept. 20: Tyler DeLargie – noon; Ness – 1:15 p.m.; Tyler Lorette – 4 p.m.; Carson Janik – 5:30 and 7 p.m.; Sully Burrows – 8:30 p.m.
Sports Centre 25th Anniversary Schedule
- Friday, September 11
- 4:30 p.m. 25th anniversary opening ceremony
- 6 p.m. 9/11 commemorative game featuring local first responders and medical professionals
- Saturday, September 12
- 2 p.m. London Nationals home opener
- 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Skate-a-thon in support of Children’s Health Foundation
- Sunday, September 13
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Public skate
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Public skate
- 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Skate-a-thon in support of Children’s Health Foundation
- Monday, September 14
- 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Skate-a-thon in support of Children’s Health Foundation
- Tuesday, September 15
- London Speed Skating Club showcase
- Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19
- Hockey Hall of Fame experience, included with Fair admission
- Sunday, September 20
- 2 p.m. NHL Alumni vs London Law Enforcement All-Stars, supporting the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario
Venue & Address
Western Fair District, 316 Rectory Street, London, ON N5W 3V9
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Parking is available in our parking lot across the street from the fair and free of charge. Accessible parking is available in front of the Sports Centre and across the street.
