St. John's 
Discover winter fun in St. John’s! Embrace the season with exciting events and thrilling outdoor adventures. Gather your family and friends, bundle up, and explore the snowy magic of St. John’s.
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From sparkling landscapes to unforgettable activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this winter.
Winter Fun in St. John’s: Events, Festivals and Outdoor Adventures
Events & Festivals
Spend a Winter Evening with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra
- The Unquiet Heart – January 10, 2026 at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN School of Music
- Winter Pops That 70’s Show on January 22 – 24, 2026 at the Arts & Culture Centre
- Slavic Virtuosity: Prokofiev & Mussorgsky on February 6, 2026 at the Arts & Culture Centre
- Big Ticket: Steven Page with the NSO on February 27, 2026, 8 pm at the Arts & Culture Centre
- Recital 2 on March 1, 2026, at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN School of Music
- The Dawn of the World: Haydn’s Creation on March 20, 2026 at 8pm at the Arts & Culture Centre.
Winter Season
Various Venues
Newfoundland ROGUES
Cheer St. John’s minor league basketball team on home court. Details
Various Dates
Mary Brown’s Centre, St. John’s
Shamrock City Pub Concerts
Shamrock City Pub offers live music nightly. Highlights include Arthur & Fred of The Navigators, Mike Hancock, and Sixty-Four Eleven appearing regularly. Weekend headliners feature KitchinParti, Ronnie Power & Gerard O’Brien, and Sixity-Four Eleven. Midweek showcases include Nick Earle, Bob Taylor & Carl Peters, Tom Conway, Stephen Green, and others. Details
Winter Season
340 Water St, St. John’s
Irish Music
Savour authentic Newfoundland cuisine and enjoy live music nights at O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub.
Winter Season
13 George Street, St. John’s
Mamma Mia
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Details
February 13 – 14, 2026
Holy Heart Theatre, 55 Bonaventure Ave, St. John’s
Songs From Broadway 10: A Decade of Dreams
Celebrate 10 years of performance in ‘Songs from Broadway 10: A Decade of Dreams’. Witness one of our biggest productions yet, as we perform dozens of your favorite Broadway numbers! 10 years of memories packed into 1 fantastic night, Songs from Broadway 10 is a celebration dedicated to every performer & audience member who has shared our love of Broadway over the years! Details
February 26 – 28, 2026
Holy Heart Theatre, 55 Bonaventure Ave, St. John’s
Humpday Market
Wednesdays | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
245 Freshwater Road, St. John’s
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR.
Lakecrest Independent School proudly presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR.—a high-energy, heartwarming story about a brilliant girl who uses courage, wit, and imagination to change her world. Inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic novel and the award-winning Broadway and West End musical, this production showcases the incredible talent of Lakecrest students. Details
March 12 – 13, 2026
Holy Heart Theatre, 55 Bonaventure Ave, St. John’s
Youth Talent Show
The City of St. John’s annual event to showcase talents of youth, ages 10 to 16 in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Details
Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2 p.m.
D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music, Memorial University
Home Sweet Home-i-cide
Murder, mystery and mayhem abound in our newest show, Home Sweet Home-i-cide. Someone has been found dead at the Foggy Memories retirement home and Mike, an orderly and aspiring true-crime podcast celebrity, is going to get to the bottom of it! Join us as they use every trick they can think of to confirm or deny the guilt of the Foggy Memories residents and staff…all while musical high-notes and hilarious hijinks ensues. Details
February 6 & 14, 2026
208 Gower Street, St. John’s
Trooper AND Kim Mitchell with Streetheart
Join Canadian Rock Icons Trooper AND Kim Mitchell with Streetheart at the Mary Brown’s Centre on February 5th.
February 5, 2026, 7 p.m.
Mary Brown’s Centre, St. John’s
Chillfest
This is a winter celebration that offers free family-friendly activities, including fun days, skating parties, swims, concerts, and more. Details
February 12 to 16, 2026
Around the City, St. John’s
2026 Montana’s Brier
The 2026 Montana’s BBQ Brier is heading back to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, February 27 – March 8 at the Mary Brown’s Centre.
February 27 – March 8, 2026
Mary Brown’s Centre, St. John’s
Tom Green
The multi-talented Canadian comedian, actor, director, and broadcaster graced the cover of Rolling Stone, hosted “Saturday Night Live,” commandeered the coveted guest-host chair on
“Late Night With David Letterman,” and conquered the World Wide Web with his free-wheeling wildly popular Internet talk show. Tom is often called the godfather of the podcasting revolution,
who inspired a generation of voices to find their platform. Details
March 18, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Holy Heart Theatre, 55 Bonaventure Ave, St. John’s
Attractions & Outdoor Adventures
Black Cat Pizzeria
While technically not a winter attraction, Black Cat Pizzeria was shortlisted for the 2024 edition of Canada’s Best New Restaurants. If you haven’t eaten there yet, try it this winter!
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13 Lemarchant Road, St. John’s
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Go Skating at The Loop
The Loop opens for the season when temperatures are consistently low enough to make and maintain the smooth ice surface. Access to The Loop is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Details
15 Bannerman Rd, St. John’s
Snowshoe the East Coast Trail
Experience the beautiful landscapes of the East Coast trails this winter. Grab your snowshoes or cross-country skies and hit the scenic trails with some friends. Hike past towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks and deep fjords.
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Go Sledding at Bowring Park
Bowring Park is often called the best place to go sledding in St. John’s. There are number hills that you can pick from around the park. Like any other park, you should make sure that it is safe to sled before going down the hill.
Details
305 Waterford Bridge Rd, St. John’s
Go sliding at Victoria Park
Enjoy a fun day outdoors when you take the family to the ‘sliding hill’ at Victoria Park. Back in 2017, the city added area lighting to the popular sliding hill, which allows for longer days in the park during the winter.
Details
34 Sudbury St, St. John’s
Go Sledding at Pippy Park
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70 Nagles Place, St. John’s
Snowshoe
Manuels River is the place to be whether you are planning for a wonderful winter date or a family’s day out. Choose between the Ocean Trail or the Canyon Trail, and explore the trails on snowshoes while watching winter wildlife.
7 Conception Bay Highway
White Hills Resort
Head out of the bustling city for a thrilling snow day. Just two hours from St. John’s, White Hills Resort is a popular location for skiing and snowboarding. Ride the ski lifts to the top and zip down the hills. Snowboarders will enjoy freestyling on the terrain park.
Details
100 White Hills Road, Clarenville
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Brew Bus Tour
The craft beer scene is growing quickly in Newfoundland. Taste what Newfoundland has been brewing up on this 6-hour tour. Stops on tour include the Dildo Brewery Company & Museum, Baccalieu Trail Brewing Co and Newfoundland Distillery Co.
Details
566 Water Street, St. John’s
Terra Nova National Park
The wilderness awaits you at Terra Nova National Park. This popular park is two and half hours from St. John’s but is worth the drive. The park is open for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. The trails are not groomed, so be prepared when heading out.
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Trans-Canada Hwy Glovertown, Traytown
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T’Railway Provincial Park
Stretching almost 900km from St. John’s to Port aux Basques along the main line of the old abandoned Canadian National railway, this is a popular trail for snowmobiling. The trail can also be used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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Mount Pearl Trailway System
Explore the over 60kms of trails that link all the neighbourhoods and parks in Mount Pearl. Grab your cross-country skis or your snowshoes and start exploring some of the longer trails. If you don’t have a lot of time, just put on your warmest boots and go for a leisurely walk on one of the shorter trails!
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Quidi Vidi Lake Trail
Watch the local waterfowl and seabirds that call Quidi Vidi Lake their home. The level 3.8km trail loops around the lake and is a great spot to go for a leisurely winter walk.
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Quidi Vidi Lake, St. John’s
Take a “Bird⋅The⋅Rock” Tour
You don’t have to be an avid birder to enjoy a tour with owner-operator Jared Clarke because he offers both custom bird and nature tours of ‘the rock’. Jared has extensive knowledge of local birds, nature, culture and history, so he can provide an array of experiences that will help make your tour memorable.
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Go Geo-Caching
Find hidden treasures and discover the many geocaches located around the city. All you need is a mobile app or a GPS device and a sense of adventure. Explore the fantastic winter wonderland outside your door with this fun activity.
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Explore Downtown St. John’s
There’s so much to do in St. John’s, even during the winter months. Go for a leisurely stroll and do some window shopping. When you get tired or cold, stop into a cafe for a hot drink or one of the many restaurants for a scrumptious meal.
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