
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.

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.
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Awakening Chinatown Festival
As the oldest Chinatown in Canada and one of the most architecturally intact in North America, Victoria’s Chinatown remains a testament to the resilience and contributions of Chinese Canadians. The streets will come alive with the sights and sounds of Chinese Canadian culture on Sunday, May 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for Awakening Chinatown. This celebration marks the last Sunday of Asian Heritage Month with a day filled of performances, cultural experiences, and community engagement, taking place on and around lower Fisgard Street in the heart of Chinatown.
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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.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a time for us to come together and reflect on the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples in Canada.
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Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival
Join us for our annual Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival welcoming a staggeringly diverse lineup full of the finest grooves and rhythms from around the globe.
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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.
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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!
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Northwest Deuce Days
Experience the spirit of Northwest Deuce Days in Victoria, where classic hot rods and contemporary flair come together in a celebration unlike any other. Stroll through the city as hundreds of vintage cars line the streets. Join us for a one-of-a-kind gathering that captures Victoria’s unique blend of tradition, creativity, and trailblazing style.
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Symphony in the Summer Festival
The Victoria Symphony returns with a 10-day summer music festival at some of downtown Victoria's most iconic and beautiful locations, including Symphony Splash, a free to attend event on Victoria's stunning Inner Harbour, and it's music to our ears!
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Rifflandia
Returning for 2022 on September 11-14! Welcoming artists to its many stages, including some of the biggest musical acts in the world, alongside new, developing and local talent.
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Intention: a wellness getaway in Victoria
Start your year centered, on a wellness getaway in Victoria. Immerse yourself in unique experiences like speaker series, cooking classes, and guided workouts that nurture both mind and body. Embrace the beauty of a city like nowhere else, and recommit to your wellness journey in a place that inspires mindful living and connection to the natural world.
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Dine Around and Stay in Town
Easily Victoria’s most anticipated foodie event, Dine Around & Stay in Town 2022 takes place from January 20 to February 6, 2022.
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