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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.
Mar 21
Newfoundland Regiment vs Halifax Mooseheads
Saturday March 21 @ 4:00 pm
Mar 20
Newfoundland Regiment vs Halifax Mooseheads
Friday March 20 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 15
Newfoundland Regiment vs Moncton Wildcats
Sunday March 15 @ 4:00 pm
Mar 14
Newfoundland Regiment vs Moncton Wildcats
Saturday March 14 @ 7:00 pm
Mar 01
Downtown St. John’s Burger Battle – ALL MARCH LONG!
Sunday March 1 @ 8:00 am
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
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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February 13, 2026
Downtown St. John’s Sustainability & Livability Membership Survey
Downtown St. John's is working toward becoming a more sustainable, resilient and vibrant urban core. This survey gathers input from downtown businesses and property owners to understand their current sustainability practices, challenges and priorities for future improvements - such as green streets, building retrofits, transit and mobility upgrades, public realm beautification and climate resilience.
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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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