Downtown St. John's

Mystery of Clock with Mark Fewer and Aiyun Huang
2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/St_Johns) | The Majestic Theatre, 390 Duckworth Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 1H8, Canada
Sound Arts Initiatives is thrilled to present this unique, immersive, and transformative multi-media performance combining lighting, gesture, audiovisual, staging, text, violin, and percussion, in St. John’s for the first time at the historic Majestic Theatre.
Conceived for two exceptional musicians—Aiyun Huang, percussionist, and Mark Fewer, violinist—the project examines how our clocks respond to one another, to the passage of time, to stress, and to emotions. The two instruments embody distinct yet complementary temporalities, symbolizing the diversity of human experiences.
Mystery of Clock combines design, dramaturge, musical composition, text, improvisation and performance to create a highly immersive musical and theatrical experience for the general audience. The musicians are story tellers, human beings who traverse between quasi real-life and fictional states of being musicians, intimate souls, and fictional characters—creating imaginative musical tales that leave one wonders about the blurry lines between reality and fantasy.
Each scene is an exploration of a key theme: memory, stress, love, the irreversibility of time… The violin and percussion become mirrors of the human soul: fragile, complex, deeply connected. Through their musical dialogue, they offer an artistic meditation on temporality, love, and what makes us beings in a perpetual quest for synchronization with the world.
Tickets on sale at https://majestictheatrehill.com – mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this.
Warning: this show features a ~2:30 minute sequence involving flashing lights.

North Atlantic Fish and Work Boat Show
2025-11-14 10:00 - 2025-11-15 16:00 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada
Happening every two years, the North Atlantic Fish & Workboat Show brings the commercial fishing and marine industries together under one roof at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. It’s your chance to explore the latest boats, engines, electronics, and safety gear, connect directly with suppliers and industry leaders, and build valuable relationships—all while staying ahead of the trends shaping the future of the industry.

Annual Downtown St. John's Tax Free Day Nov. 15, 2025
2025-11-15 09:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. John’s, 140 Water Street, Suite 705, St. John's, NL, A1C5K8, Canada
Every November, Tax-Free Day is your chance to explore and support local downtown businesses — without paying any tax! With a wide range of shops, boutiques, and specialty stores, the district comes alive with holiday shoppers searching for one-of-a-kind gifts and goods.
Saturday, November 15th, 2025 is Tax Free Day Downtown. Click here to see the list of the 70+ shops and services participating!
The Annual Downtown St. John’s TAX-FREE DAY

Seniors Christmas Gala
2025-11-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Gower Street United Church, 99 Queen's Road, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1C 6M6, Canada
Gower Street United Church’s traditional Seniors Christmas Gala will take place on Tuesday, the 25th of November, in the Lecture Hall at Gower Street United Church. Musical entertainment by the Walsh Family. Tickets $25.00 may be ordered from the Church offices starting on November 13. A slight change from previous years: Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and the traditional meal will be served starting at 5:00 p.m. Office Hours Tuesday – Thursday 10 AM – 4 PM and Friday 10 – 1 PM (709-753-7286 or 99 Queens Road) Payment (cash, cheque or e-transfer) due on ticket distribution.

Ava Val - "The Fool" Comedy Tour
2025-11-27 20:00 - 22:30 | Bannerman Brewing Co., 90 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, Canada
For ONE NIGHT ONLY, John Candy Award-winning comedian AVA VAL brings her trademark high-energy silliness to Bannerman Brewing Co. as part of “The Fool” Comedy Tour!
Ava’s self-explorative, inquisitive, spontaneous and inexhaustible pluckiness over the course of her transgender journey towards self-actualization make her the perfect embodiment of “the Fool” tarot card, and has earned her a reputation Canada-wide as an undeniably unique and memorable national talent.
Known for her numerous appearances on CBC, CTV and Just For Laughs, and her unanimous chorus of “yes”es from the judges at Canada’s Got Talent, there’s little doubt that this “fool” knows one thing: how to put on a hilarious show!
Don’t miss her!
(With special guest Paul Thompson)

Christmas Market at the Cathedral
2025-11-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Newfoundland and Labrador
Saturday, Nov 29th from 10:00 to 2:00 at the beautiful Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, use Gower Street entrance.
Morning coffee, bake sale, crafts, souvenirs, books, Christmas decorations and Lunch: pea soup and chili, eat in or take out. Guest tables: Author Margot Duley and the History Committee of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (the Kirk).
For more information, contact the Church office, (709) 726-5677
or visit our website: ourcathedral.ca

Annual Downtown St. John's Christmas Parade Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
2025-11-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown St. John’s, 140 Water Street, Suite 705, St. John's, NL, A1C5K8, Canada
The holiday season kicks off every November with the Annual Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade!
Join us downtown to spread holiday cheer with floats from local businesses, community groups, and Saint Nick himself! Just bring your hot chocolate and mittens.
The Annual Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm. (Sunday, December 7, 2025 postponement date).
Pick your favorite spot on the sidewalk along the parade route to help us welcome Santa to town! Don’t forget to bring along a non-perishable food item or a donation for the Community Food Sharing Association. Don’t forget your letters to Santa!
This event is brought to you by the Downtown St. John’s Business Commission. It is supported by the City of St. John’s, NL Power and OZ/FM & NTV.
When you come to visit Santa and his friends don’t forget to explore everything Downtown has to offer! Support Local. Shop Downtown.

#LOVEDOWNTOWNSTJOHNS
FRIENDS OF THE PARADE

Allstar Rebar Ltd
City of St. John’s
Bell Aliant
Metrobus
East Can Transport
Honda One
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
St. John Ambulance
6th St. John’s Rovers
3rd Wesley Rovers
Telelink Call Centre
Canada Post

THE ANNUAL DOWNTOWN ST. JOHN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE IS ORGANIZED AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY DOWNTOWN ST. JOHN’S.

The 42nd Traditional Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols
2025-12-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Gower Street United Church, 99 Queen's Road, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1C 6M6, Canada
On Sunday evening, December 7th, the 42nd Traditional Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols will take place in the sanctuary of Gower Street United Church, at 6:30 pm.
The mass choir features singers from the performance groups at the Music Studios of Etcetera Productions: the Junior Show Choir, the Show Choir, and the Ensemble. The performers’ families and the music studio teachers, Carl Goulding, Justin Goulding, Megan Barnes, and Rebecca Goulding Arsenault, look forward to another beautiful musical celebration of the Christmas season.
Admittance is $20, paid at the door, and doors open for concert goers at 5:30 pm. The profits of the evening are donated annually to Gower Street United Church.
Everyone is welcome to attend on December 7th, and we hope to make this evening a wonderful beginning to the Christmas Season and a significant fundraiser for Gower Street United Church.

Bridie Molloy's NYE Celebration: Two Midnights, Two Parties, One Bar
2025-12-31 18:00 - 2026-01-01 03:00 | Bridie Molloy’s, 5 George St, St.John's, NL, A1C1H7, Canada
This New Year’s Eve, join us at Bridie Molloy’s for a one-of-a-kind celebration that rings in the New Year not once, but twice! Experience the magic of a double countdown as we celebrate midnight in Dublin, Ireland, and then again at midnight right here in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Your exclusive ticket grants you access to an intimate, early evening gala, followed by guaranteed admission to the main New Year’s Eve party at Bridie Molloy’s.
Please Note: This is a reserved seating ticket for the dinner service and includes entry for the rest of the evening. All ticket holders must be 19+. Please arrive promptly for dinner service.
Don’t miss out on the most unique way to ring in 2026—celebrate the New Year twice at Bridie Molloy’s!

O'Reilly's Open Mic Competiton
2026-01-20 19:00 - 22:00 | OReillys Irish NL Pub, 13 George St, St. John's, NL, A1C5J9, Canada
🔥 NOW IS THE TIME! TAKE YOUR TALENTS TO THE STAGE!
It’s the longest-running Open Mic in town, and the stage is waiting for you.
📅 Jan 20 – Mar 10 — Weekly competition rounds
⭐ Semi-Finals — March 24
⭐ Finals — March 31
💰 $3,000 goes to the Champion
🕘 Tuesday Nights • 7 – 10 PM
No matter your style — all genres of music welcome! +19 event
Step up, plug in, and show the crowd what you’ve got.
Drop by O’Reilly’s on Tuesday Nights to participate!

Montana's Brier 2026
2026-02-27 09:00 - 23:00 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada
he 2026 Montana’s Brier is coming to St. John’s February 27th – March 8th and Downtown will be buzzing with activity!
Eighteen of Canada’s top men’s curling teams (including our local legends Team Gushue) will be competing for the national title and the chance to represent Canada at the 2026 BKT World Men’s Curling Championship.
Dates: Feb 27-March 8, 2026
*Location: Curing will take place at Mary Brown’s Centre and the St. John’s Convention Centre will be home to “The Patch” where there will be daily live entertainment and a selection of food and beverages.
Fri. Feb 27: Draw time 7:30pm -10:30pm
Sat. Feb 28: Draw times 2:30pm-5:30pm and 7:30-10:30pm
Sun., Mar 1 to Thu. Mar 5: Draw times 9:30am-12:30pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm and 7:30-10:30pm
Fri. Mar 6 to Sun. Mar 8: Draw times 1:30pm- 4:30pm and 7:30-10:30pm

Downtown St. John's Burger Battle - ALL MARCH LONG!
2026-03-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 23:30 | Downtown St. John’s, 140 Water Street, Suite 705, St. John's, NL, A1C5K8, Canada
Join us downtown and eat your face off all March long! Who will be crowned the Burger Battle Champion for 2026? Will there be a new champion for 2026? Over 40 restaurants feature awesome, specialty created and featured burgers for the entire month of March!
Click here to get a list of the 2026 Downtown St. John’s Burger Battle Competitors!
Burger Battle

Rogues vs Port City Power
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada

Newfoundland Regiment vs Moncton Wildcats
2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-15 16:00 - 18:30 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada

Newfoundland Regiment vs Halifax Mooseheads
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-21 16:00 - 18:30 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada

Rogues vs Tri City Tide
2026-03-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada
2026 TBL Season

Rogues vs Tri City Tide

Sun, Mar 22, 2026 ⦁ 4:00pm
Mary Brown’s Centre Basketball

Rogues vs Tri City Tide
2026-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada
2026 TBL Season

Rogues vs Tri City Tide

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 ⦁ 7:00pm
Mary Brown’s Centre Basketball

Rogues vs Halifax Hoopers
2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada
2026 TBL Season

Rogues vs Halifax Hoopers

Sat, Mar 28, 2026 ⦁ 7:00pm
Mary Brown’s Centre Basketball

Rogues vs Halifax Hoopers
2026-03-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada
2026 TBL Season

Rogues vs Halifax Hoopers

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 ⦁ 4:00pm
Mary Brown’s Centre Basketball

Rogues vs ADS Sentinels
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada
2026 TBL Season

Rogues vs ADS Sentinels

Wed, Apr 1, 2026 ⦁ 7:00pm
Mary Brown’s Centre Basketball

Rogues vs ADS Sentinels
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Mary Browns Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1J3, Canada
2026 TBL Season

Rogues vs ADS Sentinels

Thu, Apr 2, 2026 ⦁ 7:00pm
Mary Brown’s Centre Basketball

Water Street Infrastructure Project 2026 - Information Session April 8/26
2026-04-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Newfoundland and Labrador
Information Session:

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Visitor Information Centre, 348 Water Street

Going Under: A New Canadian Musical
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | The Majestic Theatre, 390 Duckworth Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 1H8, Canada
Trapped on a subway car and stripped of their digital lifelines, a group of high school seniors is forced to face more than just a mechanical failure. In this powerful Canadian ensemble musical, graduation looms as the students are forced to confront the haunting tragedy that shattered their friendship four years ago.
Going Under explores disconnection and buried truths through a dynamic contemporary score. With its richly drawn, relatable characters, it is a compelling experience for high school and adult audiences alike.
Performed by Nomad Stages’ Senior Triple Threat class from Stephenville, NL, this production marks the ensemble’s exciting first tour.

Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers
2026-04-09 20:00 | JAG Sound House, George Street West, St. John's, NL, Canada
JAG Sound House
April 9 – 12/26

Don’t Smoke in Bed Tom
2026-04-10 20:00 - 22:00 | LSPU Hall RCA Theatre, Victoria Street, St. John's, NL, Canada
Don’t Smoke in Bed Tom

Resource Centre for the Arts (LSPU Hall)

Friday April 10th, 2026

Starts: 8:00 PM GMT-2:30 | Ends: 10:00 PM GMT-2:30

Resource Centre for the Arts (LSPU Hall), 3 Victoria Street, St. John’s

$40.50 CAD

Groundwork Dance Festival
2026-04-11 10:00 - 2026-04-12 21:00 | LSPU Hall RCA Theatre, Victoria Street, St. John's, NL, Canada
Groundwork Dance Festival

Resource Centre for the Arts (LSPU Hall)

Starts
Saturday Apr 11th, 2026 @ 10:00 AM GMT-2:30

Ends
Sunday Apr 12th, 2026 @ 9:00 PM GMT-2:30

Resource Centre for the Arts (LSPU Hall), 3 Victoria Street, St. John’s

$16.00 CAD

Gallery Opening: Breathturn by Monique Martin
2026-04-11 12:30 - 15:00 | Craft Council Gallery, 155 Water St, St. John's, NL, Canada
“Transformation is part of deep time, when life hangs like a question mark, fragile and always changing. Sometimes a single moment, a single breath, in a single day can determine a life but it can also take years and decades to form a life. The process of transformation allows us to live in the continuous present as we know we will not be the same person tomorrow that we were today. In the symphony of breath, confidence takes centre stage, each inhalation a declaration of self-assurance, and each exhalation a release of doubt. The arithmetic of life can be looked at as continuous subtraction or as continuous transformation. In the cadence of each breath, there is an unwavering pulse that harmonizes with the ever-shifting melody of life. When parts of our life run thin like the transparent chrysalis of a butterfly there is room for transformation, change, growth, movement –a breathturn.”
Featuring over 20,000 screen-printed butterflies installed on locally foraged branches, plus an intricate floor cloth with a ‘Search and Find’ activity, Breathturn is an immersive, large-scale work you won’t want to miss.
12:30pm – Doors Open
1pm to 2pm – Artist Talk & Q&A
2pm to 3pm – Public Reception & Screen Printing Demo (optional: bring a fabric item to screenprint!)
