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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.
May 23
Rogues VS Tri-State Admirals
Saturday May 23 @ 7:00 pm
May 14
Rogues VS Halifax Hoopers
Thursday May 14 @ 7:00 pm
May 22
Whistlin Donkeys
Friday May 22 @ 8:00 pm
Jun 26
Cruise Ship Celebrity Silhouette
Friday June 26 @ 7:00 am
Jun 16
Cruise Ship Volendam
Tuesday June 16 @ 8:00 am
Jun 25
Cruise Ship Volendam
Thursday June 25 @ 8:00 am
Aug 26
Cruise Ship Volendam
Wednesday August 26 @ 7:00 am
Sep 07
Cruise Ship Volendam
Monday September 7 @ 8:00 am
Jun 05
Cruise Ship Volendam
Friday June 5 @ 8:00 am
May 21
Cruise Ship Visit SH Vega
Thursday May 21 @ 8:00 am
Jul 06
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 6 @ 9:00 pm
Jul 13
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 13 @ 9:00 pm
Jul 20
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 20 @ 9:00 pm
Jul 27
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 27 @ 9:00 pm
LATEST NEWS
May 12, 2026
Downtown St. John’s Hosting Downtowns Atlantic Canada Conference June 3-5
Downtowns Atlantic Canada Conference June 3-5, 2026 in beautiful, historic Downtown St. John's, NL. Strong Downtowns. Strong Communities. The Downtown St. John's Business Commission (Downtown ...
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May 7, 2026
Cruise Ship Schedule 2026 – Port of St. John’s
St. John’s remains the most visited cruise port in Newfoundland and Labrador, forecasting 39 cruise ship calls during the 2026 season. As the province’s capital city and a key gateway in the Nort...
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May 5, 2026
City of St. John’s Offering Community Event Space on Downtown Pedestrian Mall
The City of St. John’s is offering space on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall this summer, and that's an opportunity for your business! Do you have an idea to showcase or celebrate your business? Consid...
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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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