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    Home > See & Do > Festivals & Events > Signature Festivals & Celebrations

    Signature Festivals & Celebrations

    Victoria likes to celebrate and we have dozens of annual festivals to prove it.

    Enjoy the smooth sounds of the TD Victoria International Jazz Festival in June, find great family fun at the Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival in July or sip spirited creations at the Art of the Cocktail festival in October. Victoria is full of life all year long.

    TD Victoria International JazzFest
    TD Victoria International JazzFest

    The TD Victoria International JazzFest is a ten-day music festival featuring the jazz, blues and world music of many acclaimed musicians.
    Victoria Pride Week

    Victoria Pride Week empowers those who are - or think they may be - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, intersex, and all friends and allies to celebrate learning and empowerment!
    A crowd of people waving Canadian flags.
    Canada Day Victoria
    Ring in Canada's birthday! Find fun and family-friendly events and live performances throughout Greater Victoria and the surrounding region on Canada Day, July 1.
    Symphony Splash
    Symphony Splash

    On Sunday, August 4, 2019, tens of thousands of people will take to Victoria’s Inner Harbour for the 30th annual Victoria Symphony Splash. A must-see event!
    Dine Around

    Easily Victoria’s most anticipated foodie event, Dine Around & Stay in Town 2020 takes place from January 17 to February 2, 2020.

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    Victoria Day

    Celebrated every year on the last Monday before May 25, Victoria Day is a Canadian public holiday in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday. There is lots going on in Victoria all weekend long. 
    Indigenous Cultural Festival
    Celebrate local Indigenous cultures from British Columbia and see more than 25 performers on the main stage over three days June 21-23, plus artisans, culinary talents and more!
    Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival

    Join us for our 20th annual Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival welcoming a staggeringly diverse lineup full of the finest grooves and rhythms from around the globe.