Things to do · St John's
Things to do in St John'sSt John's
What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.
Key facts
- Picks
- 12
- With set times
- 0
- Categories
- 5
- Checked
- From guide data
Tonight
What is on now and later today in St John's, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to St John's time.
Checking the time in St John's…
None of the picks for St John's have set times in our data yet; see the lists below.
Plan tonight
Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.
Working out tonight from the St John's clock…
This weekend
Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in St John's, plus festivals that usually fall this month.
Working out the dates…
Nightlife & bars
Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.
No fixed closing rule for visitors, but town is quiet after dark: the evening scene is at the beach hotels and at set events. A rum shop on a side street is a local, male-dominated place; go with a local or a group if you are unsure.
Rum shops (generic, confirm locally)
EveningLateSmall neighbourhood bars with rum and beer. Cheapest drinks in town; cash only, plain surroundings.
- When
- Until Varies
Redcliffe Quay courtyard bars
EveningLateCafés with evening drinks. The most comfortable place to sit with a rum punch in town.
- When
- Until Early evening (check)
Beach bars at Dickenson Bay
EveningLateOpen-air bars. The main night scene, and a taxi ride from town.
- When
- Until Late (check)
Beer
Wadadli (local lager) and imported beer · Any bar, shop or supermarket
- When
- Until Varies
Juice and soft drinks
Fresh fruit juice, coconut water, ginger beer · Market stalls and cafés
- When
- Until Day hours
Live music & shows
Concerts, jazz, circus and theater that work without the local language.
Rest day
Shops, museum and government offices close; Shirley Heights party.
- When
- Every Sunday
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Sport & fitness
Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.
Cricket match or practice
Local club cricket is played year-round when the weather allows; ask a taxi driver or your hotel.
- When
- Match days (check)
- Price
- Varies
- Where
- St John's and the north
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Classes & workshops
Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.
Rum distillery or tasting visit
IndoorAntigua makes its own rum; some distilleries and shops run tastings. Confirm the operator and opening days.
- When
- Day hours
- Price
- EC$30-90 (check)
- Where
- Outside centre (check operator)
Rum tasting tour
A short, cool indoor stop with local rum.
- Price
- US$30-90 (check)
- Booking
- Which distillery, tasting size and transport.
Rainy day
Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
IndoorThe best indoor stop in town.
Heritage Quay
IndoorCovered arcades for a longer wet spell.
Redcliffe Quay courtyard cafés
AfternoonIndoorRoofed seating for lunch.
Rum distillery or tasting visit
Classes & workshopsIndoorAntigua makes its own rum; some distilleries and shops run tastings. Confirm the operator and opening days.
- When
- Day hours
- Price
- EC$30-90 (check)
- Where
- Outside centre (check operator)
How this page is built
Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change
The rest are drawn from this guide’s own St John's lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.
“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to St John's time (America/Antigua) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.