St. John's Festivals
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What is going on in St. John's, Atlantic Canada? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in St. John's, it is listed here.
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May 27 to Jun 24
Opera on the Avalon is an exciting new performance program for young, gifted classical singers and pianists. The program is based in historic St. John's, Newfoundland, North America's oldest and most beautiful city. It offers promising young singers an opportunity to immerse themselves in an intensive program of opera and song repertoire with distinguished faculty. Up to 75 talented singers and pianists will be chosen for this three week festival.
Opera on the Avalon participants will participate in an intensive curriculum of rehearsals, dramatic preparation, song repertory, diction and movement classes, body mapping, private music coachings, and master classes taught by resident artist-faculty and guest artists.
On Stage:
Mozart Requiem: June 8th and 9th at the Anglican Cathedral. 8pm.
Puccini's Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi
June 20-23 at the Holy Heart Theatre, 8pm.
June 23 Matinee, 2pm. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
June 24th at the Garrick, Bonavista, 2pm.
Performance time is 2 hours and 15 minutes with one intermission. All performances will be sung in Italian with projected English subtitles.
Opera on the Avalon Recitals:
Opera on the Avalon annual aria recital series at D.F. Cook Recital Hall are one of the most beloved summer traditions in the city.
Please join us for intimate evenings of art and song in performance by the artists of Opera on the Avalon. Our popular recital series features some of the greatest tunes ever written for the operatic voice, performed by the next generation of opera’s greatest stars.
Concerts are at 8pm and are held at D.F. Cook Recital Hall at the Memorial University School of Music.
Opera Aria Recital 1: Friday, June 1, 8pm - D.F. Cook Recital Hall.
Opera Aria Recital 2: Saturday, June 2, 8pm - D.F. Cook Recital Hall.
Opera Aria Recital 3: Friday, June 15, Lunchtime - Downtown.
Opera on the Avalon is an exciting new performance program for young, gifted classical singers and pianists. The program is based in historic St. John's, Newfoundland, North America's oldest and most beautiful city. It offers promising young singers an opportunity to immerse themselves in an intensive program of opera and song repertoire with distinguished faculty. Up to 75 talented singers and pianists will be chosen for this three week festival.
Opera on the Avalon participants will participate in an intensive curriculum of rehearsals, dramatic preparation, song repertory, diction and movement classes, body mapping, private music coachings, and master classes taught by resident artist-faculty and guest artists.
On Stage:
Mozart Requiem: June 8th and 9th at the Anglican Cathedral. 8pm.
Puccini's Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi
June 20-23 at the Holy Heart Theatre, 8pm.
June 23 Matinee, 2pm. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
June 24th at the Garrick, Bonavista, 2pm.
Performance time is 2 hours and 15 minutes with one intermission. All performances will be sung in Italian with projected English subtitles.
Opera on the Avalon Recitals:
Opera on the Avalon annual aria recital series at D.F. Cook Recital Hall are one of the most beloved summer traditions in the city.
Please join us for intimate evenings of art and song in performance by the artists of Opera on the Avalon. Our popular recital series features some of the greatest tunes ever written for the operatic voice, performed by the next generation of opera’s greatest stars.
Concerts are at 8pm and are held at D.F. Cook Recital Hall at the Memorial University School of Music.
Opera Aria Recital 1: Friday, June 1, 8pm - D.F. Cook Recital Hall.
Opera Aria Recital 2: Saturday, June 2, 8pm - D.F. Cook Recital Hall.
Opera Aria Recital 3: Friday, June 15, Lunchtime - Downtown.
- Memorial University of Newfoundland Address: . St. John's NL CAN A1B 3Y1
Jun 21 to Jun 24
A line-up of regional and visiting comedic talent, open-mic acts and a Gala finale performance are offered at this annual festival. Past acts have included the Trailer Park Boys, Shaun Majumder and the cast of This Hour has 22 Minutes.
A line-up of regional and visiting comedic talent, open-mic acts and a Gala finale performance are offered at this annual festival. Past acts have included the Trailer Park Boys, Shaun Majumder and the cast of This Hour has 22 Minutes.
- Delta Hotel & Conference Centre St. John's Address: 120 New Gower Street St. John's NL CAN A1C 6K4
Jul 09 to Jul 15
Every two years some of Newfoundland's best performers converge on St. John's for the Sound Symposium music festival. The event showcases the talents of artists in a variety of genres and offers events as varies as a symphony performance on the harbour, an improv night and African drum and dance ensembles.
Every two years some of Newfoundland's best performers converge on St. John's for the Sound Symposium music festival. The event showcases the talents of artists in a variety of genres and offers events as varies as a symphony performance on the harbour, an improv night and African drum and dance ensembles.
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The Annual Newfoundland and Labrador is taking place at Bannerman Park, St. John’s. Canada’s second-oldest folk festival is spread out over 3 exciting days and is attended by thousands of loyal supporters and visitors. Whether you are looking to sing, dance, hear a Newfoundland traditional story or just sit back and enjoy the music, this event is not to be missed. It is the coming together of community and culture to celebrate a distinct brand of music and tradition.
The Annual Newfoundland and Labrador is taking place at Bannerman Park, St. John’s. Canada’s second-oldest folk festival is spread out over 3 exciting days and is attended by thousands of loyal supporters and visitors. Whether you are looking to sing, dance, hear a Newfoundland traditional story or just sit back and enjoy the music, this event is not to be missed. It is the coming together of community and culture to celebrate a distinct brand of music and tradition.
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Established in 2001, the Tuckamore Festival presents chamber music to the masses and provides mentoring for young artists. The event includes evening performances as well as a free lunch hour concert series and student recitals.
Established in 2001, the Tuckamore Festival presents chamber music to the masses and provides mentoring for young artists. The event includes evening performances as well as a free lunch hour concert series and student recitals.
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Billed as North America's most easterly Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare By The Sea's line-up includes performances of a selection the Bard's classic tales. Performances will be held at Harbourside Park, Topsail Beach Amphitheatre, Signal Hill National Historic Site and at St. John’s Cabot Theatre in Bowring Park.
Billed as North America's most easterly Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare By The Sea's line-up includes performances of a selection the Bard's classic tales. Performances will be held at Harbourside Park, Topsail Beach Amphitheatre, Signal Hill National Historic Site and at St. John’s Cabot Theatre in Bowring Park.
- Bowring Park Address: Waterford Bridge Road and Cowan Avenue St. John's NL Canada
- Topsail Beach Address: Conception Bay South St. John's NL Canada
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Highlights of this annual Francophone cultural event include live music, a visual arts contests, a kite creation and flying day and theatrical performances. All events occur at the Centre Scolaire et Communautaire des Grands-Vents.
Highlights of this annual Francophone cultural event include live music, a visual arts contests, a kite creation and flying day and theatrical performances. All events occur at the Centre Scolaire et Communautaire des Grands-Vents.
- Centre Scolaire & Communautaire des Grands-Vents Address: 65 Ridge Rd., Suite 245. St. John's NL CAN A1B 4P5
