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What’s happening in Saint John & area this week

There’s a ton happening in Saint John & area this week – you can check out the full calendar on our events page – but here are a few of our upcoming favourites:

The Saint John Women’s Show 2026

📅 September 11 & 12
📍 Saint John Trade & Convention Centre

Discover a weekend dedicated to empowerment, wellness, shopping, and connection at the Women’s Show 2026. With more than 70 vendors, interactive experiences, wellness sessions, live entertainment, and inspiring guest speakers, it’s one of the region’s most anticipated annual events.

This year’s headliner is Alicia McCarvell, the popular Canadian content creator known for her candid and empowering conversations about confidence, body image, relationships, and self-worth. Due to popular demand, a limited number of Keynote-Only Passes are now available.

Whether you’re attending for the shopping, the experiences, the speakers, or a girls’ weekend with friends, the Women’s Show offers something for everyone.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕗 Doors: 7:15 p.m. | Bell Time: 8:00 p.m.
📍 AREA 506 Container Village, Saint John
🎟️ Tickets: $30

NORTH PRO Canadian Wrestling returns to the Saint John waterfront with Mist & Mayhem, an action-packed night of live professional wrestling at AREA 506 Container Village. Expect big personalities, intense matchups, and nonstop excitement as some of Atlantic Canada’s top wrestling talent hits the ring.

Whether you’re a longtime wrestling fan or just looking for a fun night out, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of live entertainment. Get your tickets now and experience the mayhem live at AREA 506. 💥🤼‍♂️🏆

26th Annual Saint John Cardiac Walk

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Market Square Atrium, Saint John
🕣 Registration: 8:30 a.m. | Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.

Join hundreds of participants for the 25th Annual Saint John Cardiac Rehab Walk, a community event dedicated to supporting the Cardiac Health and Wellness Program at the New Brunswick Heart Centre.

Over the past 25 years, the walk has raised more than $650,000 to help provide equipment, education, and professional development that strengthen cardiac care across New Brunswick. The program helps individuals recover from heart disease and cardiac surgery, regain their strength, and return to the activities and people that matter most.

Participants can choose between 5-kilometre and 10-kilometre routes along Harbour Passage, while enjoying a morning of community spirit, refreshments, prizes, and fundraising for a meaningful cause.

Whether you walk, donate, fundraise, or cheer from the sidelines, every step helps improve cardiac care for New Brunswickers.

Free registration. Complimentary event T-shirt included.

❤️ Walk. Support. Strengthen cardiac care.

Thane Dunn’s New ELVIS in Concert

📅 September 12, 2026
📍 Imperial Theatre, Saint John
💲 Admission: $54.75

Experience the music, energy, and excitement of Elvis Presley as award-winning tribute artist Thane Dunn returns to the Imperial Theatre with his all-new Ultimate Elvis in Concert Experience.

A two-time World Champion Elvis tribute artist, Dunn is renowned for his authentic vocals, electrifying stage presence, and remarkable attention to detail. Backed by a powerhouse live band inspired by Elvis’s legendary TCB Band, the show recreates the unforgettable concert atmosphere that made the King of Rock and Roll a global icon.

Audiences can expect classic hits, stunning replica jumpsuits, high-energy performances, and a concert experience that captures the spirit of Elvis’s greatest live shows.

Whether you’re a lifelong Elvis fan or discovering the King’s music for the first time, this tribute promises an entertaining evening of timeless music and nostalgia for all ages. 🎙️🎸👑

L’Arche Saint John Building Community Gala

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕔 Reception: 5 p.m. | Dinner: 6 p.m.
📍 Delta Hotels by Marriott Saint John

Celebrate the power of inclusion at Building Community 2026, L’Arche Saint John’s signature fundraising gala. This inspiring evening brings together community leaders, businesses, and supporters from across New Brunswick to help create opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities to live, work, create, and belong.

This year’s featured guest is Madison Tevlin, the acclaimed Canadian actress, content creator, and advocate for inclusion and Down syndrome. Known for her award-winning Assume That I Can campaign, Tevlin has become an international voice for accessibility, representation, and belonging.

Guests will enjoy a reception, three-course dinner, silent auction, and an evening of inspiration and celebration hosted by Emily Rodger, executive coach, television host, and community advocate.

Come From Away

📅 September 16 to 20, 2026
📍 Imperial Theatre, Saint John

Come From Away returns to New Brunswick with an all-New Brunswick cast, including Broadway performer Tony LePage. Based on the remarkable true story of the days following September 11, this award-winning musical tells how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland welcomed thousands of stranded airline passengers and turned strangers into family. Filled with humour, heart, and unforgettable music, Come From Away is a moving celebration of kindness, resilience, and community.

Presented by Saint John Theatre Company and Rogue Productions, this East Coast production showcases exceptional local talent while bringing one of Canada’s most beloved musicals back to the stage.

Funny, uplifting, and deeply inspiring, Come From Away is a must-see theatrical experience that reminds audiences of the extraordinary power of compassion in challenging times. 🎭❤️✈️

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