Fundy Fringe Festival
2025-08-19 16:00 - 2025-08-23 23:30 (America/Halifax) | The BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB, E2L 1K4, Canada
FUNDY FRINGE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 19-23, 2025

Get ready, Saint John! The 13th Fundy Fringe Festival is back, bringing five days of thrilling performances, bold creativity, and unforgettable fun to the uptown from August 19-23, 2025. With plenty of creative shows to explore – including drama, comedy, music and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Tickets are just $15 per show, so don’t miss your chance to dive into the unexpected!
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Eat It Anyway @ Fundy Fringe
2025-08-19 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-20 22:30 - 23:30, 2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-23 20:00 - 21:00 | Haven Music Hall, 201 Union Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1A9, Canada
A heartfelt musical comedy experience about food, healthcare, and existentialism.
⚠️Contains 1 swear word!⚠️
🌭Yes, there is a song about hotdogs🌭
Presented by national touring artist Tall Mark.

North of Union Summer Series: August 20
2025-08-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Saint John Arts Centre
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 / 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

11:30 to 12:00 – Saint John Stories with David Goss: Christmas in New Brunswick
12:15 to 1:00 – Loyalist Period Pops Concert with Tim Blackmore: Scottish, Irish, & English Airs

About the North of Union: Summer Series
Saint John Stories by David Goss will feature topics that will illustrate lesser known tales and incidents that are part of the rich tapestry of Saint John’s history; talk runs from 11:30- 12:00. Tim Blackmore will follow from 12:15-1:00 with a Loyalist Pops Concert on the distinctive square piano the early settlers imported into the colonies. Themes will include King and Country, Balls and Assemblies, Opera and Theatre, and Blackmore will offer commentary about the composers and music.
Admission is by freewill offering.

Happy hour - Let's Hummas
2025-08-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-24 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-26 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-27 14:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | LET’S HUMMUS, 44 water street, Saint john, E2L 1J9
Happy hour 2-5pm
enjoy any wrap and drink just for $9.99

Open Mic Night at O’Leary’s Pub
2025-08-20 20:00 - 2025-08-21 00:00, 2025-08-27 20:00 - 2025-08-28 00:00 | O’Leary’s Pub, 46 Princess Street, Saint John, E2L 1K2
Join us at O’Leary’s Pub for Open Mic Night, hosted by Brent Mason and Aaron Gunn, at Saint John’s oldest Irish pub! Whether you’re performing or just enjoying the local talent, spend the evening immersed in music, stories, and East Coast charm.
This weekly tradition has been bringing local artists together since 1992, promising surprises, laughs, and unforgettable performances. Grab a pint, soak in the atmosphere, and celebrate Saint John’s vibrant creative community.

Beer Bread's 5,6,7,10 Thursdays with Live Music
2025-08-21, 2025-08-28 | Beer Bread, 7 Market Square, Saint John, E2l 1e8
Every Thursday Beer Bread restaurant offers Happy Hour all-day & all-night!
$5 – 14oz Draught Beers
$6 – 6oz Wine (Red, White, Rosé)
$7 – BB Old Fashioned Cocktails
$10 – Small Bites (All our small plate appetizers will be featured for $10)
We also will be offering the music stylings of Jamie Wright from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Annual BIG book sale
2025-08-21 17:00 - 2025-09-24 13:00 | TD Station, 99 Station St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4X4, Canada
We are hosting our 20th Annual BIG Book Sale being held at TD Station from August 21st to 24th where we will offer 50 000+ quality used books for sale to the public. This will be our biggest event yet! Book donations and volunteers are needed, as well as event and table sponsors.

Sarahtonein at O’Leary’s Pub
2025-08-21 21:00 - 2025-08-22 00:00, 2025-08-28 21:00 - 2025-08-29 00:00 | O’Leary’s Pub, 46 Princess Street, Saint John, E2L 1K2
Thursdays just got a whole lot better! Sarahtonein is taking the stage with raw vocals and infectious energy, serving up a night full of music, laughs, and East Coast charm. Come for the tunes, stay for the good times—and don’t forget your pint!
19+ | No cover charge

Live JAZZ at the Gallery
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Galleries, 128 GERMAIN ST., SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
Every Friday, from 7 – 9, join us for an amazing evening of Jazz music and feel like you are in NYC ! Trinity Galleries brings you the best in visual and musical arts in Atlantic Canada.

The Saturday Bakery
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 | East Coast Bistro, 60 Prince William Street, Saint John, E2L 2B1
The Saturday Bakery is a pop-event that takes place weekly at East Coast Bistro.
Featuring a monthly menu of traditional French croissants, nostalgic sweets, loaves of sourdough and more, our items go on sale via our website Fridays at 4pm. Upon loading your cart, our system will prompt you to schedule a pick up time on Saturday between 10am and 2pm.
Walk-in orders are welcome for remaining inventory on Saturdays starting at 10am.
Sign up for our newsletter via our website to receive a weekly email reminding you to place your order.

Silent Book Club at Picaroons General Store
2025-08-24 11:30 - 13:30 | picaroons, 32 canterbury St., Saint John
At a Silent Book Club, there are no assigned readings, just book-loving people reading together in public. We start with a half-hour of socializing, then we spend an hour of silent reading. We take a photo of all our books, and then we spend the next half-hour socializing, go back to reading, or whatever you’d like.
It’s BYOBook! Bring a book, in any format and treat yourself to an uninterrupted hour of reading with fellow book lovers. Please RSVP at the link provided or email silentbookclub.sj@gmail.com

Artisans in the Atrium
2025-08-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Market Square Atrium, 1 Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Welcome back to the second annual Artisans in the Atrium!
Market Square hosts 30+ vendors from 9am-2pm featuring crafts, artwork, clothing, gifts and much more.
This market commences on August 27, 2025 and happens on busy cruise ship days. Check out our Facebook page (marketsquaresj) for more dates!

Artisans in the Atrium
2025-08-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Market Square Atrium, 1 Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Join 20+ vendors for a variety of handmade goodies, gifts and more! Welcoming all communities and tourists.
