Festivals and Events in St. John’s
What to Do in St. John’s – Events, Attractions & Things to Do
Looking for the latest events, activities, and attractions in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador? This page provides real-time updates on what’s happening in the city, from live music and cultural events to family-friendly outings and must-see attractions. Bookmark this page to stay in the loop!
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Paul Maher at the Embassy
The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaPaul is a young musician, but don't let that fool you, his voice is absolutely awesome!
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Traditional Music Session
O'Reilly's on George Street 13 George st., St. John's, NL, CanadaJoin Fergus Brown O'Byrne and Tony O'Brien for a weekly traditional session - all are welcome.
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Open Mic hosted by Daniel Murphy-Rowe
The Black Sheep 7 George Steet, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaAll welcome to join in or hang out and enjoy tunes from lots of local musicians at The Black Sheep!
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Blackhorse Bingo at the Bar!
The Newfoundland Embassy 79-81 New Gower Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, CanadaFree to Play!Join us every Wednesday at The Newfoundland Embassy for Blackhorse Bingo starting at 7pm. Expect big laughs, great vibes, and plenty of prizes up for grabs. Grab a seat, grab a drink, and get ready for a fun night out!
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Cory Miller at the Embassy
The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaCory is a great musician, always an absolute pleasure to catch right after our Blackhorse Bingo at the bar!
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Music at the Battery Café
The Battery Café 1 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, CanadaJoin us in our warm and intimate music venue, lit up by our antique ice cream sign. We host live music and events from 7-9pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week , and have been privileged to host notable musician from both home and away. For the last several years we have been nominated […]
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Braden Maher Every Thursday: The Black Sheep
The Black Sheep 7 George Steet, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaSinger/songwriter Braden Maher plays lots of originals and cover songs on piano and guitar!
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Jazz Nights at the Battery Cafe
The Battery Café 1 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, CanadaJoin us for a special evening of candlelit jazz, presented by local drummer Jacob Slous. Jacob invites talented jazz artists from here and away to perform at the cafe every Friday 7-9pm, serving up a variety of Jazz standards, new and old. It's a beautiful evening, don't miss it!
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Mackenzie Critch at the Embassy
The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaMackenzie is a incredible musician, we are absolutely blessed to have her play with us at the bar. She plays acoustic and keys, don't miss out!
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Traditional Irish Session at the Embassy!
The Newfoundland Embassy 79-81 New Gower Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, CanadaHosted by Billy Sutton and friends, we have some of Newfoundland's finest musicians playing traditional Irish music in the corner of our cozy pub. Every Saturday folks, 4pm start.
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Music at the Battery Café
The Battery Café 1 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, CanadaJoin us in our warm and intimate music venue, lit up by our antique ice cream sign. We host live music and events from 7-9pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week , and have been privileged to host notable musician from both home and away. For the last several years we have been nominated […]
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GEDfest 2026 – St John’s Concert Fundraiser
The Rock House 8 George St, St. John'sJoin musical host and The Tragically Hip tribute act extraordinaire MUSIC @ WORK for an UNFORGETTABLE evening October 17, 2026 at The Rockhouse in St. John's. GEDfest has grown to be Canada's largest annual celebration of the life of and legacy of Gordon Edgar Downie and the music of The Tragically Hip, taking place in […]
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Styx Live at JAG Soundhouse
JAG Soundhouse 115 George Street West, St. John's, NL, CanadaLegendary rock band Styx is coming to St. John’s for the very first time, bringing their iconic sound to JAG Soundhouse for two unforgettable nights this October! Presented by Brigus Productions, this must-see concert will showcase Styx’s powerhouse live performance and timeless hits, including Come Sail Away, Renegade, and Mr. Roboto. With a career spanning […]
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Mike Alyward Jr & Kevin Clarke
The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaMike has been a regular at the Embassy for a few years now. This time, he's bringing his buddy Kevin Clarke! Get ready for a good time folks!
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Traditional Music Session
O'Reilly's on George Street 13 George st., St. John's, NL, CanadaJoin Fergus Brown O'Byrne and Tony O'Brien for a weekly traditional session - all are welcome.
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Styx Live at JAG Soundhouse
JAG Soundhouse 115 George Street West, St. John's, NL, CanadaLegendary rock band Styx is coming to St. John’s for the very first time, bringing their iconic sound to JAG Soundhouse for two unforgettable nights this October! Presented by Brigus Productions, this must-see concert will showcase Styx’s powerhouse live performance and timeless hits, including Come Sail Away, Renegade, and Mr. Roboto. With a career spanning […]
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Open Mic hosted by Daniel Murphy-Rowe
The Black Sheep 7 George Steet, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaAll welcome to join in or hang out and enjoy tunes from lots of local musicians at The Black Sheep!
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Blackhorse Bingo at the Bar!
The Newfoundland Embassy 79-81 New Gower Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, CanadaFree to Play!Join us every Wednesday at The Newfoundland Embassy for Blackhorse Bingo starting at 7pm. Expect big laughs, great vibes, and plenty of prizes up for grabs. Grab a seat, grab a drink, and get ready for a fun night out!
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Music Open Mic at The Battery Cafe
The Battery Café 1 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, CanadaCome play, sing or hum your favourite songs at our Open Mic! On the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Never played out before? You won't find a better opportunity. Our venue is small and the crowd is friendly. No tickets required. Our space is limited, so musicians please register if you would like to play. […]
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Jay Miln at the Embassy!
The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaNot only does Jay Miln cook some seriously good food at the Embassy, he's also such a talented musician. Jay has Scottish backgrounds, so his music reflects that. From rock, punk, folk music, he plays it all.
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Music at the Battery Café
The Battery Café 1 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, CanadaJoin us in our warm and intimate music venue, lit up by our antique ice cream sign. We host live music and events from 7-9pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week , and have been privileged to host notable musician from both home and away. For the last several years we have been nominated […]
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Braden Maher Every Thursday: The Black Sheep
The Black Sheep 7 George Steet, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaSinger/songwriter Braden Maher plays lots of originals and cover songs on piano and guitar!
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Jazz Nights at the Battery Cafe
The Battery Café 1 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, CanadaJoin us for a special evening of candlelit jazz, presented by local drummer Jacob Slous. Jacob invites talented jazz artists from here and away to perform at the cafe every Friday 7-9pm, serving up a variety of Jazz standards, new and old. It's a beautiful evening, don't miss it!
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Faith Aucoin & Noah Thomas at the Embassy!
The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CanadaFaith and Noah have both been regulars at the Embassy for years now. The two of them playing together is a very special treat that we don't get to see very often. Swing by and check them out!
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Traditional Irish Session at the Embassy!
The Newfoundland Embassy 79-81 New Gower Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, CanadaHosted by Billy Sutton and friends, we have some of Newfoundland's finest musicians playing traditional Irish music in the corner of our cozy pub. Every Saturday folks, 4pm start.