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The Newfoundland Embassy - St. John's, NL

Mike Hickey hosts a weekly open mic night at The Newfoundland Embassy in St. John’s, where local singers and musicians can sign up to grab the mic and play a few songs of their own.

Rocket Bakery & Fresh Food - 294 Water Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Local musicians gather around a table at Rocket Bakery on Water Street every Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30pm to play traditional Newfoundland tunes. The lunchtime session is free and open to anyone who wants to join in.

O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub - 13 George Street, St. John's, NL

Armondo Fowlow hosts a weekly open mic at O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub on George Street. Musicians and singers of any level are welcome to sign up and play.

The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery - The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery, 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, A1C 1J5, Canada

The Ship Pub - The Ship Pub, 265 Duckworth Street (Solomon's Lane), St. John's, NL, A1C 1G9, Canada

The Ship Pub's Wednesday Folk Night returns on July 29 with a local folk performer taking the stage in the pub's downtown Duckworth Street room. The recurring night is part of The Ship's regular live music and arts calendar.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Roger Howse plays a ticketed show at The Battery Cafe on Duckworth Street Wednesday, July 29 at 7pm.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Evan West plays a Wednesday night set at The Black Sheep on George Street as part of his weekly residency.

George Street Association - George St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Josh Ross headlines George Street Festival Thursday, July 30, with Justin Fancy opening.

George Street - George Street, St. John's, NL

Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Andrea Monro plays a ticketed show at The Battery Cafe on Duckworth Street Thursday, July 30 at 7pm.

The Crow's Nest - St. John's, NL

This is a vocal-focused session at the Crow's Nest Officers' Club near the war memorial downtown, running since 2007 and welcoming both singers and listeners for a small cover charge.

Erin's Pub - St. John's, NL

Erin's Pub on George Street has hosted this session of Irish reels and Newfoundland dance music since the early 2000s, with singers occasionally joining in.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Braden Maher plays The Black Sheep on George Street on July 30, 2026 at 9pm, part of his regular Thursday night residency at the pub.

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

George Street Association - George St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Alan Doyle headlines George Street Festival Friday, July 31, with Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts opening.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

The Battery Cafe hosts Jazz Nights in its intimate Battery neighbourhood space, showcasing local and visiting jazz artists over coffee and cafe fare.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Fogtown Boogie and Dick E & The Birds share the stage at The Black Sheep on George Street Friday, July 31 at 10:30pm with no cover.

Shamrock City Pub - St. John's, NL

George Street Association - George St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Navigators and Derina Harvey Band co-headline George Street Festival's Kitchen Party Saturday, August 1.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

St. John's born vocalist Cat Bowring brings her jazz, funk, and soul influenced sound to The Battery Cafe on August 1. The intimate Duckworth Street venue seats just 35 for the ticketed show.

Peter Easton Pub - St. John's, NL

Fiddler Kelly Russell, an Order of Canada recipient, hosts this laid-back, come-as-you-are trad session at the Peter Easton Pub.

Coldwater Restaurant - Carbonear, NL

Gerry Strong hosts this trad session at the Coldwater Restaurant in Carbonear.

The Newfoundland Embassy Pub - St. John's, NL

This session at the Newfoundland Embassy Pub on New Gower Street has been running since at least 2022, drawing local trad players for an afternoon of tunes.

O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub - 13 George Street, St. John's, NL

Alex Taylor hosts an all ages open mic at O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub, giving young performers a stage to share their talent.

O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub - 13 George Street, St. John's, NL

Musicians of all levels are welcome to bring an instrument and join the traditional session at O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub on George Street.

The Newfoundland Embassy - St. John's, NL

Ashwood Gardens hosts a Newfoundland kitchen party at The Newfoundland Embassy, the province's traditional gathering of music, song, and conversation.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Daniel Murphy-Rowe hosts this earlier-start open mic at The Black Sheep, welcoming local musicians to sign up and play.

George Street Association - George St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Crush headlines George Street Festival Monday, August 3, with Signal Hill opening.

George Street Association - George St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Shanneyganock and Rum Ragged co-headline George Street Festival's Regatta Roulette night Tuesday, August 4.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

The Ship Pub - 265 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL

Vickie Morgan hosts a songwriter circle at The Ship Pub on August 6 with Avalon Stanley, Zealya and Weak Smile sharing songs and stories.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Cathy and Kirk Newhook play a ticketed evening show at the Battery Cafe in St. John's on August 6.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Braden Maher plays his regular Thursday night set at The Black Sheep in downtown St. John's.

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

The Rock House - 8 George Street, St. John's, NL

Kasador makes their St. John's debut at The Rock House on Friday, August 7 at 7 p.m., a 19+ show with $17 advance tickets.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Nora Joy plays a ticketed evening show at the Battery Cafe in St. John's on August 8.

The Ship Pub - 265 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL

The Sherry Ryan Band plays a full band show at The Ship Pub on Duckworth Street, with music starting at 8pm sharp.

New Sky Collective - 90 Duckworth St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Baraka, Addi John and Faith AuCoin share the stage at Bannerman Brewing Co. on Duckworth Street Tuesday, August 11. Doors open at 7pm for the 19+ show.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Evan West plays his weekly Wednesday night set at The Black Sheep in downtown St. John's.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Singer-songwriter Sherry Ryan performs at The Battery Cafe, the intimate live-music room at the foot of Signal Hill in St. John’s, on August 13.

Theatre Hill Stage - St. John's, NL

Echoes of April celebrates a new album release with a live show at Theatre Hill Stage on August 13, 2026.

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Theatre Hill Stage - St. John's, NL

The Rock House - 8 George Street, St. John's, NL

Iron Kingdom brings its True North Strong and Heavy tour to The Rock House on Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m., with support from WMD.

Junctions - 208 Water Street, St. John's, NL

Toronto rapper Roney performs at Junctions on Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m. for a 19+ show.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Daniel Murphy-Rowe hosts this earlier-start open mic at The Black Sheep, welcoming local musicians to sign up and play.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

The Battery Cafe on Duckworth Street hosts its monthly Musicians Open Mic, inviting local players of any style to sign up and perform in the intimate cafe space near Signal Hill.

Majestic Theatre - St. John's, NL

The Majestic Theatre's Young People's Company performs a Beatles tribute musical, All You Need Is Love, in three evening shows from August 20 to 22.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Braden Maher returns to The Black Sheep for his weekly Thursday night set in downtown St. John's.

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

200 Military Rd - 200 Military Road, St. John's, NL

James Hurley performs Schubert alongside improvised passages in a solo piano recital at 200 Military Road in St. John's on August 23.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Musician and storyteller Nana Kwame Obese hosts Songs and Stories by the Fireside at The Battery Cafe on August 26, an interview style open mic where performers share songs alongside the stories behind them. The format favors an easy back and forth over a standard set list.

Torbay History House & Museum - 2 Convent Lane, Torbay, NL

Hannah Green plays the Torbay History House & Museum on August 27, 2026 as part of her Little Bit Different tour. The museum sits at 2 Convent Lane in Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

Town of Holyrood - Byrnes Rd, Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador

Steven Lee Olsen headlines SquidFest's Beach Party Goes Country at the Holyrood Festival Grounds Saturday, August 29, with Justin Fancy and an afterparty set from Cripple Creek. Gates open at 5pm.

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

Majestic Theatre - St. John's, NL

A tribute show at the Majestic Theatre performing the songbook of Canadian folk legend Gordon Lightfoot.

The Ship Pub - 265 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL

Juno Award winning folk singer-songwriter Old Man Luedecke headlines The Ship Pub on Duckworth Street on September 12. The Nova Scotia artist is known for his old-time banjo driven sound.

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

Majestic Theatre - St. John's, NL

A tribute concert at the Majestic Theatre recreating the songs and sound of pop and soul singer Adele.

200 Military Rd - 200 Military Road, St. John's, NL

Father Ray Kelly, the Irish priest known for his viral singing, performs at the Cathedral Basilica on Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m.

The Battery Cafe

FolQ hosts a folk open mic at the Battery Cafe on September 25 starting at 7pm with no cover, spotlighting music and art from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists. Alison White hosts this edition of the recurring series.

Majestic Theatre - St. John's, NL

The Highstool Prophets play a live show at the Majestic Theatre in St. John's.

Majestic Theatre - St. John's, NL

Kelly-Ann Evans and friends perform a tribute to Sheryl Crow's music at the Majestic Theatre on October 7.

Bella Vista Events Venue - 26 Torbay Road, St. John's, NL

Record Club plays two nights at the Bella Vista Events Venue, Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, starting at 7 p.m.

Majestic Theatre - St. John's, NL

Damian Follett performs a night of 70s classic rock at the Majestic Theatre on October 10 at 7pm.

Majestic Theatre - St. John's, NL

Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett performs a solo show at the Majestic Theatre on October 14.

The Battery Cafe

Bannerman Brewing (Upstairs) - Bannerman Brewing (Upstairs), 90 Duckworth St, St. John’s

Ted and Maureen Rowe perform as part of the Fall Into Folk series at Bannerman Brewing, presented by the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society.

The Bella Vista - The Bella Vista, 26 Torbay Road, St. John’s

This NLFAS fundraiser at the Bella Vista features songs, stories, and mummers, with performances by Charla Woodford, Gary Greene, Sandy Morris and Jenny Gear, Bob MacDonald, Harry Ingram, and Jackie Sullivan with Luke Mercer. Len Penton leads a singalong to close things out.