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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
    People walking downtown Victoria on the harbour, celebrating Canada Day.
    Holidays In Victoria
    Relax and celebrate with friends and family. There's no better place to find exciting holiday events, activities and festivals all year long than in Victoria.
    Signature Festivals & Celebrations
    With over 100 annual festivals, countless exciting events and diverse artistic and cultural communities, you'll always find something to celebrate in Victoria.
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    Exhibitions
    With several museums and art galleries, Victorians and visitors alike enjoy to exceptional shows, openings and exhibitions. Click to find out what's coming next.
    People participating in the Dragon Boat festival, all in boats paddling.
    Seasonal Events
    Having the mildest climate in Canada and a vibrant, diverse city means four full seasons of spectacular events. Find them here.
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