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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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EVENT CENTRAL
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.
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ALL 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.
Jul 06
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 6 @ 9:00 pm
Jul 13
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 13 @ 9:00 pm
Jul 20
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 20 @ 9:00 pm
Jul 27
Reel Downtown – Downtown St. John’s FREE Outdoor Movies Every Monday Night in July
Monday July 27 @ 9:00 pm
Mar 01
Downtown St. John’s Burger Battle – ALL MARCH LONG!
Sunday March 1 @ 8:00 am
Feb 03
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday February 3 @ 7:00 pm
Feb 10
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday February 10 @ 7:00 pm
Feb 17
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday February 17 @ 7:00 pm
Feb 24
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday February 24 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 03
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday March 3 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 10
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday March 10 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 17
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday March 17 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 24
O’Reilly’s Open Mic Competiton
Tuesday March 24 @ 7:00 pm
LATEST NEWS
January 19, 2026
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST BOARD DIRECTORS
Downtown St. John’s is seeking new members for the Board of Directors. The deadline to apply to the Nominating Committee is on or before Feb. 3, 2026. Representatives from the following sectors are strongly encouraged to apply: Financial, Legal, Industrial and Office.
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January 13, 2026
Downtown St. John’s Board of Directors – New Executive Committee Appointed for 2026
The 2026 Executive Committee for the Downtown St. John's Board of Directors was appointed at the first Board meeting for the New Year on January 13.
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January 2, 2026
Overnight Winter Parking Ban Now in Place for Downtown Business District
Downtown Business District A parking ban is in place daily between 4 to 6 a.m. on the following streets in the downtown business district: Water Street, from Waldegrave Street to Prescott Str...
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Looking 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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ABOUT US
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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