Curated Beverages:

Instead of Taste Ex™ relying on the vendors for our product line up, Taste Ex™ will curate the beverage menu and have one of Canada’s largest bars serving 100's of options. 

Rare Finds:

Taste Ex™ will seek out high-quality products (unlisted, in some cases, small batch features, from craft wineries, distillers and brewers across Ontario and Canada), providing a high-quality experience.

More Variety:

Taste Ex™ will be more inclusive with many more non-alcoholic options and a focus on more food with a partnership with LondonLicious.

Unlike previous shows, we’re including Taste Tickets to get you started with your admission. Plus, your choice of 1 of 3 Taste glasses - Wine, Beer or Snifter.

Our 2026 show dates are:

January 9-10, 2026

Friday Evening: 6PM–11PM

Saturday Afternoon: 12 NOON–5PM

Saturday Evening: 6PM–11PM

The show is at the Western Fair District J-AAR Expo Centre located at 845 Florence Street in London, Ontario.

Admission: (This is a 19+ event)

Please note that all tickets are non-refundable. You must be 19+ to attend this show. No babies, toddlers or children permitted.

January 9:

Single - $35 advanced 

$40 at the Door (subject to availability)

Double - $65 advance

Table for Six - $300 (Reserved table for six, 6 Admissions, 6 Taste Glassware, 60 Taste Tickets, Table bottle of sparkling wine, Chocolate samples) 

January 10 (afternoon):

Single - $30 advanced 

$35 at the Door (subject to availability)

Double - $55 advance

Table for Six - $270 (Reserved table for six, 6 Admissions, 6 Taste Glassware, 60 Taste Tickets, Table bottle of sparkling wine, Chocolate samples) 

January 10 (evening):

Single - $35 advanced 

$40 at the Door (subject to availability)

Double - $65 advance

Table for Six - $300 (Reserved table for six, 6 Admissions, 6 Taste Glassware, 60 Taste Tickets, Table bottle of sparkling wine, Chocolate samples) 

Tickets will be available at the door through a self-serve kiosk if the event is not sold out. We encourage you to purchase online in advance of the event to ensure you have an entry ticket.

You can print your ticket or show it on your phone. The QR code will need to be displayed and scanned for entry.

Sorry, because there is alcohol involved in the show, we do not allow re-entry once you have left the show. Thanks for your understanding.

Unfortunately, you cannot stay for the evening show. We clear the building after the first session and you would need to repurchase tickets for the evening.

Cash is accepted at a limited number of sample ticket booths. Some vendors will be selling non-alcoholic products to take home and will accept cash. Cash will not be accepted directly by vendors for food or drink samples.

Coat check will be available by donation in the J-AAR Expo Centre lobby.

All parking is free. There are a number of parking lots located around the Western Fair District. We recommend arriving early as this is a popular event and parking is busy.

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The J-AAR Expo Centre is a fully accessible facility.

What is your pet policy?

Pets are not permitted, only certified service animals are allowed entry into one of our shows or events. There is no livestock permitted at this event.

What is a CAP card and how do I get a CAP card application?

You can find all about our CAP (community assistance program) card by clicking here.

Lost & Found is located in the show office at the North corner of the J-AAR Expo Centre.

First Aid is provided by Med-on-Site during the show, and is located in the show office.