# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In St. John's

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming literary-art events in St. John's, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in St. John's.
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## About

Explore all upcoming literary-art events in St. John's, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in St. John's.

## Events in St. John's

- **Event Name**: An Evening with Colm Tóibín: 'The Literature of Homecoming'
  - **Description**: An evening with Colm Tóibín (Brooklyn, Long Island) on writing, exile, and home. Reception and book signing to follow.About this Event“A writer of sophisticated elegances . . . mesmerizing power and skill.”
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 09:30 pm (-02:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-johns/an-evening-with-colm-tóibín-the-literature-of-homecoming/100001986982185204
  - **Venue**: Emera Innovation Exchange
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  - **Price**: CAD 32
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Theatre, performances
- **Event Name**: 2026 Arts and Letters: Literary Reading
  - **Description**: Three winners of 2026 Arts and Letters Awards in literary arts share their writing and speak about their work – a great opportunity to learn about the creative process and finding inspiration. 
 

Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Includes ad
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-02:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-johns/2026-arts-and-letters-literary-reading/200029917466139
  - **Venue**: 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5P9
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, exhibitions, contests
- **Event Name**: Workshop - "You Talk About!" How to Write a Recitation w/ Dave Paddon
  - **Description**: Have you ever wanted to write your own recitation? Discover the art of shaping words for the ear in 'How to Write a Recitation with Dave Paddon'. Part of the SPARKS Literary Festival, this workshop invites you to explore rhythm, voice, and performance in
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am (-02:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-johns/workshop-you-talk-about-how-to-write-a-recitation-w-dave-paddon/200029984396332
  - **Venue**: R Gushue Dining Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80ZjI3NzUzOGUwZWRmMDgwZWM0Nzg3YjIwY2NkMWViYWE0YmE4Yjg4ZmZlYmMyNzE2ZTkzZTNkYjg3NzJiMjA5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y0ZjJlYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzA4Njc1Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Workshops, performances, Festivals, literary-art, Entertainment

## Trending Events in St. John's

- **Event Name**: George Street Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The ultimate summer festival is back: July 30 – August 5, 2026

Get ready for 7 nights of unforgettable performances, featuring icons from here at home and across the country.

Thursday, July 30
NIGHT 1
STAY TUNED FOR ANNOUNCEMENT

Friday, July 31
NIGHT 2
  - **Venue**: George Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/24f6ecac85ae1ff0b17f4caf9177a172abc5d8f361541d7bc6b71aa3044354f2-rimg-w820-h360-dc1b1b1b-gmir?v=1776757072
- **Event Name**: Three Days Grace with Finger Eleven and Royal Tusk
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Mary Brown's Centre
🏠 Address: 50 New Gower Street, St. John's, Canada
🌆 City: St. John's
📍 Location: 47.5606, -52.7134🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Three Days Grace with Finger Eleven and Royal Tusk, where extraordinary mome
  - **Venue**: Mary Brown's Centre
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- **Event Name**: Three Days Grace with Finger Eleven
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Mary Brown's Centre
🏠 Address: 50 New Gower Street, St. John's, Canada
🌆 City: St. John's
📍 Location: 47.5606, -52.7134🌟 Be part of history at Three Days Grace with Finger Eleven, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate y
  - **Venue**: Mary Brown's Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3f100000-3b7d-11f1-a7b9-598dddd66895-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc5e014a-gmir.jpg?v=1776554454
- **Event Name**: Cinco De Mayo 2026
  - **Description**: We are back for 2026!!

Last year we sold out 410 spots in January ...like what?
this year we have another super cool medal which will be revealed very soon.
Supports beagle paws NL 

Free Beer non-alcoholic beverage

Fast flat 5K 

Limited spots this yea
  - **Venue**: Quidi Vidi Lake
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/79651e5f2e1f4bee4259ae08d2224a4c7e538bf7e5d6f7d5487e08fedc516845-rimg-w1200-h799-dc161719-gmir?v=1777110809
- **Event Name**: Jimmy Carr
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Jimmy Carr, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's, NF sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable c
  - **Venue**: Mary Brown's Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cdafeab0-3f14-11f1-95ce-15b15cef0670-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcee5d24-gmir.jpg?v=1776949401
- **Event Name**: Jimmy Carr at Mary Browns Centre
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Jimmy Carr at Mary Browns Centre, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Mary Browns Centre in vibrant St. John's, NF transforms in
  - **Venue**: Mary Browns Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/df18c840-3d74-11f1-aafe-8d25a272ea36-rimg-w1200-h550-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1776770759
- **Event Name**: Shanneyganock + Rum Ragged at George Street Festival (Night 6)
  - **Description**: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026

☘️ Shanneyganock
🎻 Rum Ragged

Gates open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7 pm!

19+ event

The after-show street party starts at 11 pm

🎟️ Tickets on sale Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12 pm NDT. Limited advanced tickets available: https://g
  - **Venue**: George Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
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- **Event Name**: The Kitchen Party at 2026 George Street Festival (Night 3)
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, AUG. 1

The Kitchen Party is back! Join us on Saturday, August 1

CO-HEADLINERS:
☘️ The Navigators 
🎻 Derina Harvey Band

Gates open at 5 PM. Show starts at 6 PM! 

19+ event

The after-show street party starts at 11!

🎟️ Tickets on sale Friday,
  - **Venue**: George Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fa7815e000bc4e695d5206696b7aec7c3b4dd645b1d14b1af5e886aefa069d46-rimg-w1200-h628-dc191919-gmir?v=1776746476
- **Event Name**: The Beaches + The Blue Stones | George Street Festival (Night 6)
  - **Description**: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025

⚡ The Beaches

With special guests:
💎 The Blue Stones

Gates open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7 pm! 

19+ event

The after-show street party starts at 11!

🎟️ Tickets on sale Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12 pm NDT. Limited advanced tic
  - **Venue**: George Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e666e0937ae9be9d07904f3b576826efa08465a3f646fac06e3d5f5cfe4efa73-rimg-w1200-h628-dc191919-gmir?v=1776057471

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in St. John's?
  - **A:** An Evening with Colm Tóibín: 'The Literature of Homecoming' (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at Emera Innovation Exchange), 2026 Arts and Letters: Literary Reading (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5P9), Workshop - "You Talk About!" How to Write a Recitation w/ Dave Paddon (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:30 am at R Gushue Dining Hall).
- **Q**: What events are happening in St. John's this weekend April 24–26, 2026?
  - **A:** Workshop - "You Talk About!" How to Write a Recitation w/ Dave Paddon (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:30 am at R Gushue Dining Hall).
- **Q**: What events are happening in St. John's in April 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Arts and Letters: Literary Reading (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5P9), Workshop - "You Talk About!" How to Write a Recitation w/ Dave Paddon (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:30 am at R Gushue Dining Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find events in St. John's?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in St. John's on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in St. John's?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in St. John's?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in St. John's include Emera Innovation Exchange, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5P9, R Gushue Dining Hall.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in St. John's?
  - **A:** Prices for events in St. John's range from CAD 32 to CAD 32. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in St. John's?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in St. John's include Memorial University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Rooms, Sparks Literary Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in St. John's?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in St. John's.

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