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Festivals & Events

With over 100 annual festivals, countless exciting events, and diverse artistic, cultural and ethnic communities—not to mention superb scenery and ideal weather—Victoria is a centre of celebration year-round.

Celebrate First Nations heritage at the Indigenous Cultural Festival or join us to ring in Canada’s birthday. Bask in the sun and sounds at Symphony Splash, or savour the best of local food and drink at Victoria Beer Week or Dine Around & Stay in Town, plus hundreds more.

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Dec 6 - Apr 1, 2023

VEC Speakeasy

Victoria Event Centre

Dec 16 - Apr 16, 2023

Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Royal BC Museum

Royal BC Museum

Mar 31, 2023

Dandy Lion Sessions

Victoria Event Centre

Mar 30, 2023

Discover Jazz in James Bay

Church of Truth (Wednesdays), The Oswego Hotel (Thursdays)

Apr 1, 2023

Historic House Tour at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum

Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum

Apr 15, 2023

Martyn Joseph

First Metropolitan United Church

Feb 4 - Jun 2, 2023

Market Collective presents the "Meet the Makers" Series at The Bay Centre

The Bay Centre

Jan 30 - Mar 31, 2023

Salish Sea Exhibit

Tillicum Mall, lower level

Apr 21, 2023

Easter Luncheon

Cook Street Village Activity & Wellness Centre

May 28, 2023

MS Walk

Cadboro Bay - Gyro Park

May 7, 2023

Hike for Hospice

Fisherman's Wharf Park

Jun 24, 2023

Bacon Beer and Bourbon Festival

Starlight Stadium

Jun 2 - Jun 11, 2023

Ocean Week Victoria

TBD

May 27, 2023

Sealion Medieval Market Demo

HERITAGE ACRES

Mar 30 - Apr 9, 2023

Kaleidoscope Theatre presents OZ

Langham Court Theatre

Apr 1, 2023

Tour Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens

Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens

Apr 17, 2023

The Mary Winspear Centre Presents: Jill Barber

Mary Winspear Centre

May 18 - May 28, 2023

AfriCa Fest

May 23, 2023

2023 Tourism Showcase

Victoria Conference Centre

Sep 24 - Sep 30, 2023

Victoria International Wine Fest

Crystal Gardens

Jun 3, 2023

Royal Canadian Navy Bike Ride

École John Stubbs Memorial School

Apr 2, 2023

Sunday Classical Music

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Apr 29, 2023

Spring Psychic Fair

Church of Truth

Nov 4 - Nov 5, 2023

Intuitive Arts Festival

Da Vinci Centre

Apr 28 - Apr 30, 2023

SPAC 70th Anniversary Spring Show

Mary Winspear Centre

May 13 - May 14, 2023

Hills to Shore Artists Studio Tour

various locations in Saanich

Mar 25 - Mar 30, 2023

Victoria Sketch Club 114th Annual Art Show & Sale

Glenlyon-Norfolk School

Apr 1 - Oct 29, 2023

Symbiosis

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Oct 2, 2023

Hejaz Entertainment Presents Pavlo in Concert – The Santorini Tour

Mary Winspear Centre

Apr 22 - Apr 23, 2023

Red Ride Out with South Island SUP

Victoria and South Island Beaches

Apr 7 - Apr 10, 2023

The Grand Pacific's Open Chess Tournament

Hotel Grand Pacific

May 27, 2023

South Island SUP Challenge

Thetis Lake Park - Main Beach

Jun 22 - Jul 2, 2023

TD Victoria International JazzFest 2023

Various Locations

Mar 31, 2023

SingYourJoy presents Celebrate!

First Metropolitan United Church

Mar 4 - Apr 9, 2023

Folded Earth Art Opening by Tracy McMenemy

Fortune Gallery

Mar 1 - Mar 31, 2023

Sharon Wareing - Solo Art Show at the Delta

Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

Mar 4 - Mar 31, 2023

WEST COAST TUG PROJECT by Christina Morrison

The Inn At Laurel Point

Nov 10 - Nov 12, 2023

Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis

Mary Winspear Centre

Apr 7, 2023

Broken Rhythms Presents 'Chiaro:Scuro'

The Metro Studio Theatre

Mar 25 - Apr 1, 2023

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Kimberly Kiel

The Avenue Gallery

May 13 - May 25, 2023

Ilinca Ghibu "Exhibition of New Paintings"

West End Gallery

Apr 1, 2023

Spring Market

North Douglas Church

Apr 14 - Apr 16, 2023

Sculpture Splash!

Gorge Park Pavilion

Jul 15, 2023

Art Gallery Paint-In 2023

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

May 13, 2023

Mother's Day Musical Garden Tour

Multiple venues in the Greater Victoria area

Apr 2, 2023

Life Stories: a musical revue

Metro Studio Theatre

Apr 27, 2023

Union Zindabad! South Asian Canadian Labour History in British Columbia

James Bay New Horizons

Apr 22 - Apr 23, 2023

Bloom Art Show 2023

the historic pendray house

Mar 28 - Apr 16, 2023

WILD B.C. Downtown! A free diftwood sculpture art exhibit

Gage Gallery

Apr 3, 2023

Ukulele Strumalong

The Fernwood Inn

Bannockburn Farm

May 13 - May 14, 2023

Mother's Day Garden Tea and Tour at Bannockburn Farm

Bannockburn Farm Heritage Site

Apr 23 - Apr 24, 2023

Ballet Edmonton: Music in Motion

Royal Theatre

Apr 2 - Apr 10, 2023

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Carolyn Houg

The Avenue Gallery

Apr 14, 2023

Victoria Chamber Orchestra

First Metropolitan Church

Apr 15, 2023

April Fools HaHa! Comedy Show

Sports View Lounge Oak Bay Recreation Centre

May 11, 2023

Opening Reception: VEN-us separated | intersected | connected

Gage Gallery Arts Collective

Apr 28, 2023

Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life Festival: Celebrate Youth

Alix Goolden Performance Hall

Apr 29, 2023

Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life Festival: Joy of Life Concert

Alix Goolden Performance Hall

Apr 19, 2023

Arbutus Singers 25th Anniversary Concert

Victoria Conservatory of Music, Alix Goolden Performance Hall

Apr 27, 2023

Spring Recital at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Apr 12 - May 28, 2023

Avis Rasmussen at Victoria Arts Council Gallery

Victoria Arts Council Gallery

Apr 5, 2023

Diabetes Technology Info Session at Marriott Victoria

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

May 5, 2023

Lift Off! The Launch of Victoria Beer Week

Market Square

Apr 1, 2023

Funk 'n Blues: Auntie Kate plus South Island Rhythm Kings

Hermann's Upstairs

May 5, 2023

Ballet Victoria's "Peter Pan"

The Royal Theatre

Apr 23, 2023

Welcome to the Family Tour - A Fundraiser for the Da Vinci Centre

Da Vinci Centre

Apr 11 - Apr 18, 2023

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Derek Kasper

The Avenue Gallery

May 12 - May 13, 2023

Spring Market at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Mar 31, 2023

Kevin & Islay: Improv for Weirdos

Paul Phillips Hall

May 5 - May 13, 2023

Victoria Beer Week

Locations vary, please see website

Mar 31, 2023

UVic Wind Symphony: Dreams and Celebrations

The Farquhar at UVIC

May 6 - Oct 7, 2023

James Bay Market

Corner of Menzies & Superior St

Apr 22, 2023

Cheese and Wine Pairing Party at L'Apéro

L'Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro

Apr 29, 2023

Cheese Tasting 101

L'Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro

May 6, 2023

Cheese Board Mastering

L'Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro

May 6, 2023

Victoria Guitar Show 2023

Victoria Conference Center Pre-function Room 1

Jun 3, 2023

Champ Promotions - Round 3

Victoria Conference Centre

Apr 21, 2023

Victoria Baroque: Handel Chandos Anthems

Church of St John the Divine

Apr 13, 2023

COWBOY Presents: The Rodeo at Sherwood

Sherwood

Jun 3 - Jun 4, 2023

Folktoria

Centennial Square

Apr 21, 2023

Victoria Baroque: Handel's Chandos Anthems

St. John the Divine Anglican Church

Apr 7 - Apr 10, 2023

Children's Bunny Hunt at The Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens

Apr 19 - Apr 26, 2023

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Marianne Meyer

The Avenue Gallery

May 18 - Jul 23, 2023

Beauty And The Beast Cocktail Experience: Victoria

Sonora Bar & Grill

May 6, 2023

Victoria Guitar show Music Evening

Victoria Conference Center Theater