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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.
Apr 16
Rogues vs Port City Power
Thursday April 16 @ 7:00 pm
Apr 15
Rogues vs Port City Power
Wednesday April 15 @ 7:00 pm
Apr 12
Rogues vs Tri City Tide
Sunday April 12 @ 4:00 pm
Apr 11
Rogues vs Tri City Tide
Saturday April 11 @ 7:00 pm
Apr 02
Rogues vs ADS Sentinels
Thursday April 2 @ 7:00 pm
Apr 01
Rogues vs ADS Sentinels
Wednesday April 1 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 29
Rogues vs Halifax Hoopers
Sunday March 29 @ 4:00 pm
Mar 28
Rogues vs Halifax Hoopers
Saturday March 28 @ 7:00 pm
Apr 09
Going Under: A New Canadian Musical
Thursday April 9 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 01
Downtown St. John’s Burger Battle – ALL MARCH LONG!
Sunday March 1 @ 8:00 am
LATEST NEWS
March 23, 2026
Mental Health First Aid Essentials Training
This training is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and crises. Participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid Essentials Certificate from CMHA-NL upon completion of the training.
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March 2, 2026
Montana’s Brier Window Decorating Contest Winner Announced – Congrats Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca
Congrats to Piatta Pizzeria + Enoteca for winning the Montana's Brier window decorating contest!
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February 27, 2026
The Downtown St. John’s Burger Battle Is On!
The Annual Downtown St. John's Burger Battle is here! Eat burgers all month long in March from over 40 awesome Downtown St. John's restos! Vote for your favorite burger and help us crown the 2026 Downtown St. John's Burger Battle Champion!
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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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Wondering where to park, which bus to take, and how to get around? We got you covered!
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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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