Royal St. John’s Regatta Announces 2026 Regatta Eve Concert
July 31st, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee, in partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is pleased to announce the details of the Regatta Eve Concert taking place on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026. Details of the concert are as follows:
5:30pm – 9pm
The Bandstand, The Boulevard, Quidi Vidi Lake, St. John’s, NL
Admission: Free. All Ages.
“I am thrilled to invite everyone to take in the 2026 Regatta Eve Concert, made possible through the generous support of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Keith White, President of the Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee. “The concert has become a cherished part of Regatta Week, bringing our community together to celebrate outstanding local musical talent while building excitement for race day. It’s an evening that showcases the very best of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture, community spirit, and hospitality.”
This year’s free Regatta Eve concert lineup is as follows:
5:30pm – 6:30pm Carolina East
6:45pm – 7:45pm Celtic Connection
8pm – 9pm The Navigators
The Regatta Eve Shuttle, operated free of charge by Gulliver’s Bus, will operate its ‘load and go’ service between Confederation Building and the Dominion on Kings Bridge Road between 5pm – 9:30pm. Accessible buses will be available.
The Royal St. John’s Regatta is the oldest continuing organized sporting event in North America, with 2026 marking the organizations’ 208th anniversary. More information about the Royal St. John’s Regatta, including details regarding operations, learn to row programs, learn to coxswain programs, and resources on how to establish a rowing team can be found at www.stjohnsregatta.com
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Media Contact:
Keith White
President, Royal St. John’s Regatta
T: (709) 693-2722
