We host a variety of events, including concerts, performances, film screenings, community events and more! Want to keep up to date with the day to day happenings at SJAC? Follow us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Planning an event? Visit our rentals page.

July 22nd, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. North of Union Summer Series - Sonatinas

Enjoy a history talk about Saint John with local historian and author, David Goss. Followed by a concert performed by Tim Blackmore of Early Music Studios. Theme is Sonatinas. Freewill offerings accepted, all are welcome.

July 25th - 26th, Intro to Book Binding workshop

Join Lindsay Jacquard and discover the art of handcrafted books in this hands-on bookbinding workshop! In this two-day intensive, participants will learn how to prepare pages and covers to stitching signatures and assembling a fully finished book. Create custom covers, work with bookbinding tools, and sew your pages using a classic stitch pattern. By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a beautifully bound, one-of-a-kind book they created from start to finish.

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July 28th, 6:00 pm. Oyster Tasting Pop-Up

The Saint John Arts Centre will be hosting an Oyster Cafe Pop-Up on Tuesday July 28, 2026 at 6:00PM in the Port Saint John Gallery. Attendees will indulge in a delicious oyster and non-alcoholic drink pairing—experience something completely unique and leaving with a new appreciation and knowledge about oysters.

The tasting will happen amongst Debbie Brady's exhibition A Closer Look: Glimpses of an Unseen World. A collection of complex macro-photographic images of oyster shells from around the world. Each piece is accompanied by the oyster shell that was used for the photograph along with a description about the piece itself.

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July 29th 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. North of Union Summer Series - 1776: Songs of the American Revolution

Enjoy a history talk about Saint John with local historian and author, David Goss. Followed by a concert performed by Tim Blackmore of Early Music Studios. Theme is 1776: Songs of the American Revolution. Freewill offerings accepted, all are welcome.

Each spring we look forward to hosting our annual “What’s in the Box?” fundraiser! Join us for an entertaining evening of delicious food, fine drink and an opportunity to support local artists. Funds from this event go towards our Artist’s Rights Fees program to support the artists who exhibit their work in the Saint John Arts Centre galleries.

During the event, you may have the chance to purchase a ‘mystery box’ containing a piece of original art. Each mystery artwork is generously donated by local professional artists. The demand for boxes is high, so attendees can choose to enter the draw for a chance to purchase a mystery box. Don’t fret if your ballot isn’t drawn - you can also support the artists directly by purchasing their work on display during the event.

Stay tuned for information about this annual event!