Gigs in St. John's

Kids Got Talent Open Mic hosted by Alex Taylor

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 6, 2026. Alex Taylor hosts an all-ages talent showcase for young performers at O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub on George Street.

Sunday Harbour @ Theatre Hill

Theatre Hill Stage at the Majestic Theatre hosts Sunday Harbour, a matinee session on August 30 starting at 1:30 PM.

Sunday Harbour @ Theatre Hill

Theatre Hill's Sunday jazz bill runs vocalist Mary Barry and saxophonist Natasha Blackwood at 1:30pm, video-game-and-TV jazz group Beep Bop at 2:45pm, and funk outfit the Funkyard Dogs at 4pm, as part of the Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival.

Traditional Session (players welcome!)

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 6, 2026. Musicians are welcome to bring an instrument and join the traditional session at O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub on George Street.

Ashwood Gardens Kitchen Party

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 6, 2026. Ashwood Gardens hosts a traditional Newfoundland kitchen party at the Newfoundland Embassy on New Gower Street, with musicians and guests trading tunes in an informal session.

Hannah Green at Linda's Inn of Olde

Pop singer-songwriter Hannah Green plays an intimate show at Linda's Inn of Olde in Quidi Vidi on her Little Bit Different tour, 8 to 10pm.

David Francey Live at The Ship

Folk singer-songwriter David Francey performs a concert at The Ship Pub in St. John's on August 30.

Open Mic with Daniel Murphy-Rowe (1)

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 6, 2026. Daniel Murphy-Rowe hosts a weekly open mic at The Black Sheep, open to any performer who wants to take the stage.

Open Mic with Mike Hickey

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 7, 2026.

Kitchen Party at Rocket Bakery

Local musicians gather for a weekly kitchen party of Newfoundland traditional tunes at Rocket Bakery on Water Street every Tuesday at lunchtime.

Dave Whitty Early Show, 7pm!

Dave Whitty plays an early set of original songs at The Newfoundland Embassy on New Gower Street, starting at 7pm with no cover.

Open Mic (hosted by Armondo Fowlow)

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 8, 2026. Armondo Fowlow hosts the open mic at O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub on George Street, open to any performer who wants to take the stage.

Folk Night @ The Ship Pub

The Ship Pub down Solomon's Lane off Duckworth Street holds its weekly Folk Night on September 2, with live folk and traditional music running from 7 to 11 PM.

Poetry Open Mic @ The Battery Cafe

Evan West Wednesdays (4)

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 9, 2026. Evan West plays a live solo set every Wednesday night at The Black Sheep.

David Langmeade at the Embassy!

David Langmeade plays the Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery on New Gower Street on September 2 at 9:30 PM.

Mick Davis @ The Battery Cafe

St. John's singer-songwriter Mick Davis, founder of The Novaks, plays The Battery Café on Duckworth Street on September 3. Tickets are $20 in advance.

Live Music @ Zimmy’s

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Sep 4, 2026. Julia Dawson and Bruce Smith open at 8pm, followed by Randy Hutchings at 10pm, at Zimmy's in St. John's.

Braden Maher Thurdays (1)

Braden Maher plays a live set at The Black Sheep on September 3.

Nick Earle Live at the Newfoundland Embassy - #Jutstrumwithit

Nick Earle performs a live acoustic set at the Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery on New Gower Street on September 3 at 9:30 PM.

Justin Fancy

Jazz Nights @ The Battery Cafe

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 11, 2026. The Battery Café's long-running weekly Jazz Nights bring live jazz to the intimate Duckworth Street venue near Signal Hill.

Geordie Kieffer

Singer-songwriter Geordie Kieffer plays JAG Soundhouse. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

Sarah Hansen, Than Brown & Friends @ The Battery Cafe

Sarah Hansen and Than Brown lead a full band set with friends at the Battery Cafe on Duckworth Street on September 5. Tickets are $20.

🎸 The Australian Pink Floyd Show

The Australian Pink Floyd Show brings its Dark Side of the Moon-era tribute set to the Mary Brown Centre, 8pm.

Grunge Fest! - A Crazy Mary Event

The Rock House on George Street hosts the first annual Grunge Fest on September 5th, featuring St. John's tribute bands paying homage to Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Stone Temple Pilots.

Kids Got Talent Open Mic hosted by Alex Taylor

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 13, 2026. Alex Taylor hosts a kid-friendly open mic at O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub on George Street, giving young performers a stage to sing and play.

Ashwood Gardens Kitchen Party

Recurs weekly. Next occurrence: Sep 13, 2026. Ashwood Gardens hosts a Newfoundland-style kitchen party at the Newfoundland Embassy in St. John's, with musicians and guests trading tunes in an informal jam.

Live Music @ Zimmy’s

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Sep 11, 2026. Darrell Cooper and DC Electric open at 8pm, with De la Paz Latin Band taking the stage at 10pm, at Zimmy's in St. John's.

Braden Maher Thurdays (2)

Recurs every two weeks. Next occurrence: Sep 24, 2026. Braden Maher plays a live set at The Black Sheep.

Big Space

Oh So Sweet: The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Sep 12, 2026. A tribute show at the Majestic Theatre performing the songbook of Canadian folk legend Gordon Lightfoot.

Buddy Wasisname And The Other Fellers

Newfoundland folk-comedy trio Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers play JAG Soundhouse. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

Bob Muggeridge @ The Battery Cafe

Bob Muggeridge plays a solo set at The Battery Cafe on September 12.

Old Man Luedecke Live at The Ship

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.

🎶 ABBA Revisited

ABBA Revisited brings a tribute set of the Swedish pop group's catalogue to the Arts and Culture Centre, 7:30pm.

Musicians Open Mic @ The Battery Cafe

Musicians of all levels are welcome to sign up and play at the Battery Cafe's open mic on Duckworth Street on September 16. The event is free to attend.

Doug White & Driftwood @ The Battery Cafe

Doug White & Driftwood play a live set at The Battery Cafe on Duckworth Street on September 17.

Live Music @ Zimmy’s

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Sep 18, 2026. Ingrid Jones opens at 8pm, with Kalem Mahoney and Brad Power following at 10pm, at Zimmy's in St. John's.

Zaynab Wilson MoZayic

Rumour Has It: A Tribute to Adele

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Sep 19, 2026. A tribute concert at the Majestic Theatre recreating the songs and sound of pop and soul singer Adele.

Dead Elvis, Order of the Precious Blood & Rabot.

Dead Elvis, Order of the Precious Blood, and Rabot share a three-band bill at The Black Sheep on September 18, 19+, $15 or pay-what-you-can.

NL Latin Band Anniversary Party

NL Latin Band throws its anniversary party at The Rock House on George Street in St. John's on September 18, playing salsa, merengue, and bachata for a night of live music and dancing.

Ol Billy Bob Boy ft Carole Bestvater & Sean Murray @ The Battery Cafe

Ol Billy Bob Boy takes the stage at The Battery Cafe on September 19, joined by Carole Bestvater and Sean Murray.

VOWR Radio Presents "A Swing Back To the 50s!"

VOWR Radio hosts an evening of 1950s swing music at Holy Heart Theatre on September 19, featuring a band of Newfoundland musicians that includes former members of the Wonderful Grand Band.

Album Release Show! Cabot Power - Funk The System

Cabot Power celebrates the release of their new album with an early show at The Rock House on George Street. Special guest Baraka opens at 8pm, with Cabot Power taking the stage at 9pm.

Mark Feener + Crusher + Dick E & The Birds + Michael Shallow

Mark Feener, Crusher, Dick E & The Birds, and Michael Shallow share a four-act bill at The Black Sheep on September 19, $15 at the door.

🎶 The High Kings

Irish folk group The High Kings bring their Rocky Road Tour to Holy Heart Theatre on September 20, performing their blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music.

Songs and Stories by the fireside @ The Battery Cafe

The Battery Café on Duckworth Street hosts a free evening of music and storytelling, Songs and Stories by the Fireside, on September 23 at 7 PM.

Rev Dave Trio @ The Battery Cafe

Rev Dave Trio plays The Battery Cafe, the small Duckworth Street venue at the foot of Signal Hill that hosts live music most nights of the week.

Father Ray Kelly: Live at the Cathedral Basilica

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

Live Music @ Zimmy’s

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Sep 25, 2026. Roger Howse and Sandy Morris open the night at 8pm, with Kenny Butler and Greg Tobin taking the stage at 10pm, at Zimmy's in St. John's.

🎶 SHEILA WILLIAMS – Sure Why Not!

Country singer and comedian Sheila Williams brings her variety show Sure Why Not to Holy Heart Theatre, featuring music, comedy, and ventriloquism with guests Dana Parsons, Darrin Martin, and Craig Sharpe.

The Highstool Prophets

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Oct 3, 2026. The Highstool Prophets play a live show at the Majestic Theatre in St. John's.

Mike Fisher's Museum of Memories, feat.: Echoes

Mike Fisher, a longtime figure in St. John's punk scene, headlines The Rock House on George Street with opener Echoes, a Pink Floyd tribute act, on October 2.

🎶 Owen Mac @ Holy Heart Theatre

Owen Mac, an Irish singer known for blending traditional Irish and American country influences, performs at Holy Heart Theatre on October 3.

🎶 The Highstool Prophets

Irish folk band The Highstool Prophets play their first St. John's show at The Majestic Theatre on October 3, stopping in Newfoundland partway through a Canadian tour.

Special Event: Becca Bartlett @ The Battery Cafe

Becca Bartlett performs a special date at The Battery Cafe, the intimate live-music venue near the base of Signal Hill on Duckworth Street.

All I Wanna Do: The Music of Sheryl Crow with Kelly-Ann Evans & Friends

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Oct 8, 2026. Kelly-Ann Evans and friends perform a tribute to Sheryl Crow's music at the Majestic Theatre on October 7.

Record Club Fall Shows! 2 Nights Live at the Bella Vista - October 9 and 10

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

Damian Follett 70s Classic Rock Concert

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

The Ultimate Irish Hooley

Holy Heart Theatre hosts The Ultimate Irish Hooley on October 10, a touring tribute show covering songs originally made famous by The Pogues, U2, The Dubliners, and other well-known Irish acts.

Classified: Welcome to the Rock

Nova Scotia hip-hop artist Classified brings his Welcome to the Rock tour to JAG Soundhouse. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

Joel Plaskett

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Oct 15, 2026. Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett performs a solo show at the Majestic Theatre on October 14.

Styx

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Oct 18, 2026. American classic rock band Styx plays JAG Soundhouse. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

NL Tribute to Stan Rogers

A tribute concert celebrating Canadian folk songwriter Stan Rogers comes to JAG Soundhouse in St. John's on October 23.

Big Sugar

Canadian blues-rock band Big Sugar plays JAG Soundhouse. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

The Sheepdogs

Juno-winning Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs play JAG Soundhouse. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

Hawksley Workman

Recurs daily. Next occurrence: Nov 5, 2026. Juno-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Hawksley Workman brings his rock and cabaret-pop show to the Majestic Theatre in St. John's.

Raine Maida & Chantal Kreviazuk

Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida and singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk play a joint show at JAG Soundhouse. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

The Last Waltz: 50th Anniversary Celebration

JAG Soundhouse marks the 50th anniversary of The Band's farewell concert film The Last Waltz with a celebration show on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with doors ahead of an 8pm start.

Fall Into Folk: Rowe, Rowe, Rowe Your Folk

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.

Annual Holiday Wassail Fundraiser!

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.

Celtic Tenors: A Celtic Christmas 2026

The Celtic Tenors bring their Christmas concert to JAG Soundhouse. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.