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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.
Aug 29
St. John’s Craft Beer Festival August 29 @The Lot on Harbour Drive
Saturday August 29 @ 7:00 pm
Aug 12
Hold Fast 2026
Wednesday August 12 @ 8:00 am
Aug 14
Music @ Concerts
Music @ is an annual concert series running from July to September. All shows are free to attend and feature a wide variety of musical genres, including folk, rock, pop, traditional, and country. Each concert will open with a performance by a young emerging artist.
Aug 21
Music @ Concerts
Music @ is an annual concert series running from July to September. All shows are free to attend and feature a wide variety of musical genres, including folk, rock, pop, traditional, and country. Each concert will open with a performance by a young emerging artist.
Aug 28
Music @ Concerts
Music @ is an annual concert series running from July to September. All shows are free to attend and feature a wide variety of musical genres, including folk, rock, pop, traditional, and country. Each concert will open with a performance by a young emerging artist.
Sep 04
Music @ Concerts
Music @ is an annual concert series running from July to September. All shows are free to attend and feature a wide variety of musical genres, including folk, rock, pop, traditional, and country. Each concert will open with a performance by a young emerging artist.
Sep 11
Music @ Concerts
Music @ is an annual concert series running from July to September. All shows are free to attend and feature a wide variety of musical genres, including folk, rock, pop, traditional, and country. Each concert will open with a performance by a young emerging artist.
Sep 18
Music @ Concerts
Music @ is an annual concert series running from July to September. All shows are free to attend and feature a wide variety of musical genres, including folk, rock, pop, traditional, and country. Each concert will open with a performance by a young emerging artist.
Aug 11
Kitchen Party at Rocket Bakery
Tuesday August 11 @ 12:30 pm
Aug 18
Kitchen Party at Rocket Bakery
Tuesday August 18 @ 12:30 pm
Aug 25
Kitchen Party at Rocket Bakery
Tuesday August 25 @ 12:30 pm
Sep 01
Kitchen Party at Rocket Bakery
Tuesday September 1 @ 12:30 pm
Sep 08
Kitchen Party at Rocket Bakery
Tuesday September 8 @ 12:30 pm
Jun 20
Community in Craft: 2026 CCNL Annual Members’ Exhibition
Saturday June 20
Aug 14
Pop-up Events – Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Friday August 14 @ 2:00 pm
Aug 21
Pop-up Events – Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Friday August 21 @ 2:00 pm
Aug 28
Pop-up Events – Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Friday August 28 @ 2:00 pm
Sep 04
Pop-up Events – Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Friday September 4 @ 2:00 pm
Aug 13
Markets on Water – Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Thursday August 13 @ 2:00 pm
Aug 20
Markets on Water – Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Thursday August 20 @ 2:00 pm
Aug 27
Markets on Water – Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Thursday August 27 @ 2:00 pm
Sep 03
Markets on Water – Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Thursday September 3 @ 2:00 pm
Aug 11
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Tuesday August 11 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 12
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Wednesday August 12 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 13
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Thursday August 13 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 14
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Friday August 14 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 15
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Saturday August 15 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 16
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Sunday August 16 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 17
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Monday August 17 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 18
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Tuesday August 18 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 19
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Wednesday August 19 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 20
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Thursday August 20 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 21
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Friday August 21 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 22
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Saturday August 22 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 23
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Sunday August 23 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 24
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Monday August 24 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 25
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Tuesday August 25 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 26
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Wednesday August 26 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 27
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Thursday August 27 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 28
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Friday August 28 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 29
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Saturday August 29 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 30
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Sunday August 30 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 31
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Monday August 31 @ 12:00 pm
Sep 01
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Tuesday September 1 @ 12:00 pm
Sep 02
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Wednesday September 2 @ 12:00 pm
Sep 03
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Thursday September 3 @ 12:00 pm
Sep 04
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Friday September 4 @ 12:00 pm
Sep 05
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Saturday September 5 @ 12:00 pm
Sep 06
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Sunday September 6 @ 12:00 pm
Sep 07
Downtown Pedestrian Mall June 25 – Sept. 7/26
Monday September 7 @ 12:00 pm
Aug 26
Cruise Ship Volendam
Wednesday August 26 @ 7:00 am
Sep 07
Cruise Ship Volendam
Monday September 7 @ 8:00 am
LATEST NEWS
August 7, 2026
Reel Downtown Free Outdoor Movie Series Completes Another Successful Season of Films
Another successful Reel Outdoor Movie Series in downtown St. John's enjoyed by thousands every Monday night in July.
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August 4, 2026
Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival brings thousands to downtown despite the weather!
The Annual Downtown St. John's Busker Festival brought thousands of spectators downtown to take in the shows despite the less than favourable forecasts and weather! International, national and local buskers put off amazing shows for three jammed packed days of fun from Friday, July 31 at noon to the last show ending on Sunday, August 2 at 9:00 pm.
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July 29, 2026
Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival Set for July 31 – Aug 2 from noon to 9 pm each day!
The Annual Downtown St. John's Busker Festival July 31 - Aug 2, 2026! Click READ MORE for Schedule & Busker Info!
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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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