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SUMMARY:The Ennis Sisters Live at the Colonial Building
DESCRIPTION:Opera on the Avalon is proud to announce that The Ennis Sisters are performing live for one night only at the historic Colonial Building as part of our 2nd annual Fall Festival! The Juno Award-winning trio bring their signature harmonies and heartfelt storytelling to the Colonial Building for an unforgettable evening of music.
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/the-ennis-sisters-live-at-the-colonial-building/
LOCATION:Colonial Building\, 90 Military Rd\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music,Promotion,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250808T120000
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SUMMARY:Annual Downtown St. John's Busker Festival Aug 8-10\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival is all about bringing performance entertainment to the streets! From August 8-10\, 2025\, our streets will be alive with national\, international\, and local talent—including jugglers\, magicians\, acrobats\, comedians\, visual artists\, and more.\nThe festival is FREE and runs 12 pm – 9 pm daily. Plus\, it’s open to all ages\, and we’ll have face painting\, balloon twisters\, and living art statues for everyone to enjoy. \nBusker schedule and performer details here: https://downtownstjohns.com/signature-events/busker-festival/
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/annual-downtown-st-johns-busker-festival-aug-8-10-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown St. John’s\, 140 Water Street\, Suite 705\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C5K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown%20St.%20John%27s%20Business%20Commission":MAILTO:info@downtownstjohns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250806T233000
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SUMMARY:George Street Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Annual George Street Festival is set for July 31 to August 6th\, 2025 and they are celebrating their 40th Anniversary with an outstanding festival lineup. Check out www.georgestreetlive.ca for the full festival lineup and ticket and event information!
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/george-street-festival/
LOCATION:George Street\, George Street\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C5K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="George%20Street%20Association":MAILTO:info@georgestreetlive.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250630T180000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Canada’s Birthday on George! 🎉🍁
DESCRIPTION:Bud Light & George Street present: \nBIG BIRTHDAY BASH — June 30 & July 1!  \nJoin us for a 2-day Canada Day celebration packed with live music\, good vibes\, and unforgettable street party energy on George Street! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 30 @ 6 PM\n$25+tx&sc \nThe legendary Shawn Desman takes the stage after an electrifying opening set by rising star Preston Pablo! \nADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS NOW!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada Day on George – JULY 1!  \nJoin us for a full day of live music\, family-friendly fun\, and an epic street party you won’t want to miss!\n \nDAYTIME – FREE FAMILY EVENT\n2 PM–5 PM | Main Stage \n School of Rock youth performers bring high-energy\, all-ages entertainment \n All ages welcome — bring the whole crew! \n Face painting\, games\, and fun in the street \nEVENING – $20 +TX & SC\n19+ STREET PARTY \nGates reopen at 5:30 PM • Show starts at 6:00 PM \n 6:00 PM – Andrew Rodgers & Co.\n 7:30 PM – Music @ Work (The Tragically Hip Tribute)\n 9:00 PM – Kelly-Ann Evans performs the music of Aerosmith with a 10-piece band! \nCelebrate the nation with music\, lights\, and good vibes in the heart of St. John’s. \nADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada Day on George – JULY 1!  \nJoin us for a full day of live music\, family-friendly fun\, and an epic street party you won’t want to miss!\n \nDAYTIME – FREE FAMILY EVENT\n2 PM–5 PM | Main Stage \n School of Rock youth performers bring high-energy\, all-ages entertainment \n All ages welcome — bring the whole crew! \n Face painting\, games\, and fun in the street \nEVENING – $20+tx&sc\n19+ STREET PARTY \nGates reopen at 5:30 PM • Show starts at 6:00 PM \n 6:00 PM – Andrew Rodgers & Co.\n 7:30 PM – Music @ Work (The Tragically Hip Tribute)\n 9:00 PM – Kelly-Ann Evans performs the music of Aerosmith with a 10-piece band! \nCelebrate the nation with music\, lights\, and good vibes in the heart of St. John’s. \nADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS NOW!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuge THANKS to our sponsors: \nBud Light\, Mike’s Hard Lemonade\, Lamb’s Rum\, Delta Hotels by Marriott\, Atlantic Lottery\, Dc \, OZFM\, and NTV \n  \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, and online for all the latest updates! \nWe’ll see you on the Street 
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/celebrate-canadas-birthday-on-george-%f0%9f%8e%89%f0%9f%8d%81/
LOCATION:George Street\, George Street\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C5K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="George%20Street%20Association":MAILTO:info@georgestreetlive.ca
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SUMMARY:Dance on the Edge 13
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7th\, it’s Dance on the Edge 13: A Celebration of Dance with The Neighbourhood Strays! \nWe are thrilled to return again this year with our favourite event\, Dance on the Edge. Affectionately known as DOTE\, Dance on the Edge has a robust history of showcasing the local belly dance community and many other exceptional dance and movement styles over the years. Join us as we experience amazing choreographies while celebrating the beauty of movement with our special guests and fellow dancers. With performances by: The Streels\, Seraka Dance Company\, Stephanie Moyst\, Oksana Makarenko\, Elaine Dunphy featuring Jacques St. Pierre and Morgan Moakler Jessiman\, Peggy & Ashley\, Sisters of Sin\, Mary Farrell\, Vanessa Cardoso Whelan\, and Hanna Furs.
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/dance-on-the-edge-13/
LOCATION:LSPU Hall\, 3 Victoria Street\, st. John’s\, NL\, A1c3v2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:HOLD FAST Zinefest
DESCRIPTION:HOLD FAST Zines is a community celebration of zinemaking\, comics\, stories\, and small-scale paper arts in NL. Join us for hands-on zinemaking\, workshops\, tabling/merch fair\, demos & more! \nZines (pronounced “zeens”) are booklets\, usually self-published or DIY\, often used by artists & marginalised creators to share content and tell stories.
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/hold-fast-zinefest/
LOCATION:Eastern Edge Artist-Run Centre\, 72 Harbour Drive\, St John's\, NL\, A1C 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Market,Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern%20Edge%20Artist-Run%20Centre":MAILTO:easternedgegallery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250114T193000
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Christmas Pop-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Step into the warmth and wonder of Ukrainian Christmas traditions for an evening filled with music\, food\, decor\, and cultural storytelling. Featuring live performances\, traditional culinary presentations\, and thematic decor. A unique cultural experience not to be missed!
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/ukrainian-christmas-pop-up-event/
LOCATION:Bannerman Brewing Co.\, 90 Duckworth Street\, St. John's\, NL\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music
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SUMMARY:St. John's International Women's Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF) has championed the creative work of women and gender-diverse artists worldwide since 1989. Driven by a bold vision\, SJIWFF dares to imagine a gender-equitable\, artist-centred screen industry. \nSJIWFF screens films written or directed by women and gender-diverse artists year-round and host a signature five-day international festival and Film Industry Forum. \nJoin us October 22-26\, 2024 in St. John’s\, NL to celebrate our 35th edition with five days of the best new cinema worldwide. We celebrate films written or directed by women and gender-diverse artists year-round and host a signature five-day international festival and film industry forum. \nJoin is October 22-26\, 2024 in St. John’s\, Newfoundland\, Canada to celebrate our 35th edition. \nwww.womensfilmfestival.com \nf/womensfilmfestival \ninstagram @sjiwff \nX @sjiwff \n#sjiwff #sjiwff35
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/st-johns-international-womens-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Majestic Theatre\, 390 Duckworth Street\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, A1C 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="St.%20John%27s%20International%20Film%20Festival":MAILTO:info@womensfilmfestival.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
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SUMMARY:techNL Presents: Innovation Week
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Newfoundland and Labrador’s biggest tech event of the year\, hosted by techNL from October 1-3 at the St. John’s Convention Centre. \nJoin us for expert keynotes\, engaging panels\, hands-on working sessions\, dynamic networking opportunities\, and the debut of techfest—a new live concert event featuring With Violet—happening at the Co. Innovation Centre (710 Torbay Road) with live music\, food\, and drinks. \nInnovation Week 2024 will focus on practical uses for next-gen AI\, with sessions featuring industry leaders like Scott Stevenson of SpellBook\, Lilija Spiglazovaite from Meta\, and Dan Chuparkoff\, former technology leader at Google. \nPlus\, don’t miss the inaugural Cross-Sector Tech Market on Day 2 and the Student Networking Event on Day 3. \nBe part of the unstoppable momentum of NL’s tech sector. Register now for Innovation Week 2024\, and don’t forget to get your ticket for techfest! Whether you’re looking to network\, learn\, or just have fun\, there’s something for everyone!
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/technl-presents-innovation-week/
LOCATION:St. John’s Convention Centre\, 101 New Gower St\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Promotion
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ORGANIZER;CN="techNL":MAILTO:walter@technl.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240804T210000
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SUMMARY:The Annual Downtown St. John's Busker Festival
DESCRIPTION:An Event for The Whole Family – August 2\, 3 & 4\, 2024!\nThe Annual Downtown St. John’s Buskers Festival is a highly anticipated event for the whole family. \nWith three stages set within the downtown core\, you’re welcome to move between each one to see a number of performances\, which occur every hour from noon to 9 pm daily (last show starts at 8:00 pm and finishes at 9:00 pm). \nWatch as jugglers\, magicians\, acrobats\, comedians\, and plenty of performers we couldn’t even begin to define\, show you what they can do! \n2024 SCHEDULE. CLICK HERE!2024 Busker Schedule\nThree busking stages:\n#1 Fun Zone – Water Street east at Solomon’s Lane (same parking lot as Reel Downtown Outdoor Movie Screenings) \n#2 Atlantic Place/Water Street Pedestrian Mall 235 Water Street \n#3 Harbourside Park Water Street East \n2024 PERFORMER BIOS:\nPlease visit https://downtownstjohns.com/signature-events/busker-festival \nThe Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival is organized and financially supported by Downtown St. John’s. \n \n  \n  \n#LOVEDOWNTOWNSTJOHNS\nGrants provided by the City of St. John’s \nSupported by Colliers International
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/the-annual-downtown-st-johns-busker-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown St. John’s\, 140 Water Street\, Suite 705\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C5K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown%20St.%20John%27s%20Business%20Commission":MAILTO:info@downtownstjohns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240801T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240801T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151944
CREATED:20240730T005557Z
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SUMMARY:Tuckamore festival Prelude Concert with Ben Diamond
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday August 1st at 12:30pm\, the Tuckamore Festival presents a Festival Prelude Concert featuring St. John’s native Ben Diamond\, who will present an exciting afternoon of music for guitar. This performance will include works by Weiss\, Takemitsu\, and 2024 Tuckamore Composition faculty Jason Noble! \nFor more information\, visit www.tuckamorefestival.ca.\nFor tickets\, visit www.tuckamorefestival.ca or call 1-888-311-9090 (ticketpro).
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/tuckamore-festival-prelude-concert-with-ben-diamond/
LOCATION:Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20231028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20231028T233000
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CREATED:20230925T130605Z
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SUMMARY:MARDI GRAS 2023
DESCRIPTION:MARDI GRAS 2023 \nNL’s Biggest Costume Party is back for one spooktacular night! \n Bud Light Costume Competition returns with over $10\,000 in prizes! \n Boogie on the Street to live DJs! \n One cover charge for the spookiest Street Party and all George Street venues! \nSaturday // October 28 // $20 // 7 pm – late \n7:00pm – Gates open! \n7:00pm-11:30pm – LIVE music on stage during Street Party! \n7:30pm – Costume Competition judging begins! \n11:00pm – Judging ends! \n11:30pm – Costume Competition finalists presented on stage! \n12:00am – Street Party ends and the fun moves indoors! Entertainment inside George Street venues! \nInfo: https://georgestreetlive.ca/mardi-gras-2023 \nBud Light Costume Competition participants: \nPLEASE PRESENT YOURSELVES TO THE JUDGES’ TABLE AT THE BUD LIGHT MAIN STAGE \nBrought to you by: George Street Association\, Bud Light\, Lamb’s Rum\, OZFM and NTV!
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/mardi-gras-2023/
LOCATION:George Street\, George Street\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C5K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="George%20Street%20Association":MAILTO:info@georgestreetlive.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20231017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20231021T233000
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SUMMARY:St. John's International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:SJIWFF34\nWelcome to the 34th annual edition of the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival\, happening in person in Downtown St. John’s\, Newfoundland\, from October 17-21\, 2023. We have a packed five-day lineup of stellar films\, artist panels\, consultation meetings with industry leaders\, networking events and fun community celebrations. Check out our schedule\, learn more about this year’s films\, book travel and reserve tickets to one of the province’s most anticipated cultural events!
URL:https://downtownstjohns.com/event/st-johns-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown St. John’s\, 140 Water Street\, Suite 705\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C5K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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