Search and discover all there is to love 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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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.
learn more: Signature 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.
Sunday November 22 @ 11:00 am
Thursday November 5 @ 8:30 am
Friday November 20 @ 7:00 pm
Thursday October 22 @ 7:00 pm
Friday October 23 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday October 24 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday October 25 @ 7:00 pm
Monday October 26 @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday October 28 @ 7:00 pm
Thursday October 29 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday October 31 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday November 1 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday November 22 @ 7:30 pm
Friday November 6 @ 7:00 pm
Thursday November 5 @ 7:00 pm
Downtowns biggest shopping day of the year is set for Saturday, November 14, 2026! The Annual Downtown St. John's Tax Free Day featuring over 70 shops and services.
Read more: Downtown St. John's Tax Free Day, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Join us on Sunday, November 22 from 11 am to 1 pm for a Downtown St. John's Community Clean Up
Read more: Downtown St. John's Community Clean Up Sunday, Nov. 22 from 11 am to 1 pm
Welcome new businesses to downtown St. John's - Barrio Legado, Aura Care NL, Oleandr Tea & Bloom Cafe.
Read more: Welcome New Businesses - Barrio Legado, Aura Care NL, Oleandr Tea and Bloom CafeLooking 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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Wondering where to park, which bus to take, and how to get around? We got you covered!
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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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