A crowd watches a concert at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, BC
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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.

A bronze statue of Queen Victoria in Victoria, BC

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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A dragon dance featuring a red dragon performs at the Awakening Chinatown Festival in Canada's oldest Chinatown in Victoria, BC

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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A fiddler and a bass player take the stage at the Victoria International Jazz Fest in Victoria, BC

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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An Indigenous Person at a celebration in Victoria, BC

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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A sunset performance at Ship Point on the Inner Harbour at Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival in Victoria, BC

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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A group of people wave Canadian flags during Canada Day celebrations in Victoria, BC

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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Yellow Harbour Ferries flying pride flags on Victoria, BC's Inner Harbour

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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A row of Deuce Coups parked in front of the BC Parliament Buildings during Northwest Deuce Days in Victoria, BC

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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A performer sings on stage in front of a crowd at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, BC

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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A woman takes a sunset soak in the mineral pools at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, BC

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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A tray of seafood bites at the Dine Around and Stay in Town Gala in Victoria, BC

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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Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.