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Year of The Arts

Year of The Arts

Year of the Arts 2024 is a celebration of Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich arts and cultural sector. Come together with fellow artists, enthusiasts and communities as we foster a sense of belonging through the language of art. From performances, workshops, exhibits and new works to community projects that bring people together, Year of the Arts …

Confederation 75

2024 marks the 75th year of the province’s Confederation with Canada. Newfoundland and Labrador’s entry into Canada on April 1, 1949 was the latest chapter of our unique political evolution from colony to Dominion to province of Canada. Arguably the most studied aspect of Newfoundland and Labrador’s political history, Confederation is a milestone that, even …

Grand Slam of Curling

The Grand Slam of Curling is ready to rock St. John’s! Curling’s biggest stars are set to take the ice at Mary Brown’s Centre for the KIOTI National from Nov. 26 – Dec. 1, 2024. The 2024 KIOTI National will feature the top 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams in the world. The field will …

St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival

Join us for the 35th annual St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival, running October 22-26, 2024–a unique cultural event that exhibits outstanding films and highlights our filmmakers, province, and industry. The festival celebrates films written or directed by women and gender-diverse artists year-round and hosts a signature five-day international festival and film industry forum. As …

International Summer Series

Following an incredibly successful event in 2023, the International Summer Series is expanding to five cities across Atlantic Canada in July. The first match of the series will be played at King George V Park in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador on Sunday, July 14 (1 p.m. kickoff). The Halifax Wanderers team will face Ipswich …

Made in Canada: Sustainable Fibre Arts Conference 2024

The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador through the provincial Year of the Arts initiative has the pleasure to announce the Made in Canada: Sustainable Fibre Arts Conference 2024. The Conference is taking place from September 19 to 23, 2024, in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Sustainability is …

Atlantic Dance Gathering

| April 8, 2024 | The Atlantic Dance Gathering is an opportunity for dance artists and industry professionals from the Atlantic provinces to come together to build and strengthen relationships. Participants come together to collectively consider the conditions of dance ecologies in the Atlantic region and to understand what lies next. This three-day event runs …

2024 Churchill Park Music Festival

The Churchill Park Music Festival is a five-night music festival held over two weekends in August at Churchill Park in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Festival will be held on August 9-10 and August 16-18, 2024, with the headlining acts being Nickelback, Pitbull, Shania Twain, with other local and national acts. The Festival is …

Summer on George Street

It’s a busy summer on George Street!   George Street Festival The George Street Festival is a flagship event of summer in Newfoundland and Labrador. Located in the center of the historic downtown St. John’s, this is a homegrown celebration of music, entertainment and culture. From August 1-7, enjoy an unforgettable experience with a great …

HarbourVOICES! International Choral Festival

HarbourVOICES! International Festival of Collective Singing Traditions is imagined as a six-day ocean wave of singing, songs, stories, and sharing. HarbourVOICES! features exciting performing events, as well as innovative workshops, presentations, musical/cultural exchanges, collaborative choir/group gatherings/performances, and so much more! HarbourVOICES! festival’s focus is on celebrating diversity and inclusion through the sharing and experiencing of …