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DOWNTOWN
From restaurants and bars to clothing boutiques, specialty food shops, professional services, beauty salons, art spaces, fitness studios and more—Downtown has something for everyone.
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EVENT CENTRAL
Every year we host signature events to celebrate everything we have to offer: the Burger Battle, Reel Downtown, the Busker’s Festival, Tax-Free Day, and the Christmas Parade.
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ALL EVENTS
In a place like Downtown St. John’s, there’s something exciting happening every day! You can also submit your events to our calendar.
Sep 22
Music @ Harbourside
Music @ Harbourside – runs throughout the summer, during the lunch hour on Fridays. It takes place in Harbourside Park, off Water Street in downtown St. John’s.
Aug 02
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2023 – A SUMMER OF MUSIC ON GEORGE STREET
Wednesdays from July 5th to August 30th & Tues July 26th! (excluding Jul 27 & Aug 3)
Aug 09
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2023 – A SUMMER OF MUSIC ON GEORGE STREET
Wednesdays from July 5th to August 30th & Tues July 26th! (excluding Jul 27 & Aug 3)
Aug 16
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2023 – A SUMMER OF MUSIC ON GEORGE STREET
Wednesdays from July 5th to August 30th & Tues July 26th! (excluding Jul 27 & Aug 3)
Aug 23
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2023 – A SUMMER OF MUSIC ON GEORGE STREET
Wednesdays from July 5th to August 30th & Tues July 26th! (excluding Jul 27 & Aug 3)
Aug 30
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2023 – A SUMMER OF MUSIC ON GEORGE STREET
Wednesdays from July 5th to August 30th & Tues July 26th! (excluding Jul 27 & Aug 3)
Nov 26
The Annual Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade
Join Santa and his special friends on Sunday, November 26 at noon in historic Downtown St. John’s.
LATEST NEWS
September 4, 2023
Downtown Pedestrian Mall Ends September 4
The Downtown Pedestrian Mall ends for the 2023 season on September 4 at 10:00 pm. Vehicular traffic will be permitted access on the afternoon of Sept. 5. Please note parklets are permitted to remain...
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August 6, 2023
Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival – SUNDAY’S SHOWS CANCELLED
Quoting the famous rocker Meatloaf, "Two out of Three Ain't Bad"! Due to poor weather conditions all of today's shows for the Annual Downtown St. John's Busker Festival are CANCELLED. Thanks to ...
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August 2, 2023
2023 Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival Aug. 4-6
An Event for The Whole Family – August 4, 5 & 6, 2023! The Annual Downtown St. John’s Buskers Festival is a highly anticipated event for the whole family. With three stages set within the ...
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Looking to work or invest in the heart of the city? Downtown St. John’s has an idyllic historic-urban vibe (and incredible views) to suit your business needs at every stage.
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ABOUT US
Downtown St. John’s is a not-for-profit business improvement area association that strives to make the district a better place to live, work, shop, and visit through our events, programs, and projects.
Our member-based association connects you with all there is to love downtown.
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