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The Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival is all about bringing performance entertainment to the streets! From July 31 to August 2, 2026, our streets will be alive with national, international, and local talent—including jugglers, magicians, acrobats, comedians, visual artists, and more.

The 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.

2026 Busker Festival Schedule:

Friday July 31

12 pm Truly Odd Show – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

1 pm   Wonderbolt Circus – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped. Mall

2 pm   Kate Ryan Circus– Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

3 pm   Kalen Davidson – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped Mall

4 pm   Truly Odd Show – Atlantic Pace/Water St. Ped. Mall

4 pm   Wonderbolt Circus – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped. Mall

5 pm   Kate Ryan Circus – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped Mall

5 pm   Kalen Davidson – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

6 pm   Truly Odd Show – Fun Zone/Water Street Ped Mall

7 pm   Wonderbolt Circus – Fun Zone/Water Street Ped. Mall

7 pm   Kate Ryan Circus– Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

8 pm   Kalen Davidson – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

*Be sure to check out Pixy Mama Face Painting and NL Party Animals by Kelly Denine at the performance sites.

Saturday August 1

12 pm   Kate Ryan Circus – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

1 pm     Wonderbolt Circus– Fun Zone/Water St. Ped Mall

2 pm     Kalen Davidson – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

3 pm     Truly Odd Show – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped. Mall

4 pm     Kate Ryan Circus– Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped Mall

4 pm     Wonderbolt Circus – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped. Mall

5 pm     Kalen Davidson – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped. Mall

5 pm     Rhythm Village – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

6 pm     Kate Ryan Circus – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped Mall

6 pm     Truly Odd Show – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped. Mall

7 pm     Wonderbolt Circus – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped. Mall

7 pm     Kalen Davidson – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

8 pm     Truly Odd Show – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped Mall

**Be sure to check out Pixy Mama Face Painting and NL Party Animals by Kelly Denine at the performance sites.

Sunday August 2

12 pm  Kalen Davidson- Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

1 pm    Wonderbolt Circus – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped. Mall

2 pm    Truly Odd Show – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped Mall

3 pm    Kate Ryan Circus – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped Mall

4 pm    Kalen Davidson – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped. Mall

4 pm    Wonderbolt Circus– Fun Zone/Water St. Ped Mall

5 pm    Truly Odd Show– Fun Zone/Water St. Ped Mall

5 pm    Kate Ryan – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped Mall

6 pm    Kalen Davidson – Fun Zone/Water St. Ped. Mall

7 pm    Truly Odd Show – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped Mall

7 pm    Wonderbolt Circus– Fun Zone/Water St. Ped Mall

8 pm    Kate Ryan – Atlantic Place/Water St. Ped Mall

*Look up to watch the Vertical Wall Dance Performance on the side of Atlantic Place in Ayre’s Cove on Saturday, August 1 happening 1:30 pm -4:30 pm.

*Be sure to check out Pixy Mama Face Painting and NL Party Animals by Kelly Denine at the performance sites.

2026 Busker Line-up!

Kate Ryan Circus

Kate Ryan is a circus artist, comedian, entertainer and entrepreneur from Canada, celebrated for her signature fusion of high-level circus artistry and razor-sharp comedic storytelling. Her signature style blends stand-up comedy with high-level circus – Cirque du Soleil meets Just for Laughs – delivered through world-class hula hoops, juggling, face balancing, and physical comedy.

Kalen Davidson

Kalen’s variety circus performances combine a wealth of amazing circus skills with a hilarious character and witty comedy.  He is a 
Professional Variety Performance Artist
and has an extensive circus career, from live musical comedy, physical theatre and vaudeville cabaret, massive festival and high end special event performances over many years as a full time dedicated professional performer and producer.  His show should not be missed! 

The Wonderbolt Circus:

Featuring Beni Malone, Jamie Ruby, Jordan Micucci, and Sophia Alberto, “Circus
Glorious” is a magical slice of the circus as you’ve always imagined it, daring,
colourful, friendly and FUN. 

 

Paul Maskell – Truly Odd

Guaranteed to Amuse and Amaze!
For the past 30 years, The Truly Odd Show has been a beloved crowd favourite. Packed with jaw-dropping feats, hilarious comedy, and fun audience interaction, this show is all about creating lasting memories, good vibes, and non-stop laughter. Perfect for the whole family — everyone leaves with a smile!

NL Party Animals

Kelly Denine of NL Party Animals will be at the Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival this weekend with her whimsical balloon creations!!

Pixy Mama Face Painting

Pixy Mama Face Painting will be creating lots of smiles at the Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival this weekend .

Rhythm Village

Rhythm Village is a local dance group formed in 2023. They are an inclusive community for dancers of all backgrounds and levels to come and join their weekly free workshops that feature street dance styles and international dance styles. Find them on Instagram at @Rhythm_ _Village to learn more about their group and get info on their free sessions! Come and see their freestyle dance performance as they listen to the beat and let their creativity flow!

Vertical Wall Dance

Vertical Wall Dance is a collaboration between Neighbourhood Dance Works and Cirtheque’letics.  After a week of exploring, creating, and hanging out (literally), these Vertical Wall Dance Week dancers take it to the sky to perform their choreographed routines Come witness a celebration of strength, artistry, and gravity-defying creativity as they dance their way down the 10 stories of Atlantic Place to the street below.  Head to Ayre’s Cove (between Atlantic Place and Scotia Bank) and look up! Saturday August 2nd 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

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Looking for more fun things to do downtown? Explore our Events where you can find live entertainment every night of the week.

The Annual Downtown St. John’s BUSKER FESTIVAL
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