The ultimate wine festival! Wine, ciders, and cocktails str presented by more than 50 local & national providers in this classy, fun night. With 'Best Dressed' and 'Most Popular Cocktail' competitions, as well as a Roarin' Twenties theme (complete with a speakeasy-style venue) that will transport you back to Prohibition, this is a night you won't forget - as long as you don't overindulge.
Canada's top chocolatiers come together to serve up some delectable delights - truffles, pastries, drinks, and anything else you can put chocolate in or on! It's not just a tasting either. Dive into the art of chocolate making and cultivation in demos and live talks, too. The first tasting session is already booked out, so make sure to grab tickets fast!
The Island's famous Wine Festival returns for another year! Dinners, tastings, seminars & workshops and, of course, lots of wine! This is always a sell-out event, so make sure to get your tickets fast!
One of Rolling Stone's 50 best comics of all time is making his way to Victoria! Regularly winning-awards and hosting record-setting shows around the world, this is a special opportunity to see an all-time comedian that will have you in stitches by the end of the night. Package a VIP Meet & Greet for an extra $150 to add an extra cherry on top!
Skate into the holiday season with the return of Stars on Ice! A beautiful display of figure skating from Olympic and World medalists, this year's show is set to be an especially good one - and it's coming here to us at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre! Ticket sales start on September 27th, 2024.
The 19th annual Victoria Whisky Festival is coming up, and it's always a sell-out event! People come from all over the world for Ticket purchases for out of town attendees opens on November 15th, and November 17th for Victoria residents.
The Victoria Film Festival has been going for more than three decades! The festival always manages to pull together a talented pool of directors and producers and an epic set of films, not to mention workshops, film installations, and networking opportunities within the world of film at the Opening Gala!
Okay, maybe this one is a little outside Victoria, but it's well worth the journey! The event lasts the whole weekend (camping available!) and is highlighted by beverage gardens and amazing artists - the 2024 lineup was headlined by Gwen Stefani, Busta Rhymes, and bbno$, and the 2025 lineup may be even better!
The Ska Fest is a staple of the Victoria summer - you can buy tickets to individuals or splurge for full festival passes (make sure to get them early!). There's always a stacked lineup of ska and reggae artists from around Canada and beyond, and the vibes are unbeatable.
A multi-day festival that attracts jazz and classical artists & fans from across the world, this is one of Victoria's classier and lively festivals. The JazzFest takes place over 10 days with performances spanning multiple genres (jazz, blues, funk, world), workshops, and tons of great vibes! There's a reason this all-ages festival has gone on more than 40 years.
Running over two weekends throughout the summer, Phillips Backyard is one of the can't-misses of a classic summer in Vic! 2024 performances from Jungle, Saint Motel, Noah Cyrus and more packed the place completely and have us SO stoked for what they'll come up with in 2025!
A huge festival to celebrate Caribbean culture! The two day event cracks off with a colourful parade and is followed by lively days filled with live music from reggae & ska artists, performances of all kinds, unique cultural foods, and games!
If you're a fan of classical and opera, then this event from the Victoria Symphony is for you! A variety of free and ticketed concerts cover classics from Mozart, Salieri, Mendelssohn, and many more! I attended an opera performance set in the stunning Butchart Gardens during the 2024 event and was blown away with the quality. Worth every penny!
A celebration of local Chinese culture & history, the Dragon Boat Festival is a can't-miss! Intense boat races, food trucks aplenty, and live music for the entire weekend of the event - plus it's right in the middle of August, so the weather is always stunning!
The Fringe Theatre Festival has been going on for more than three decades, and for good reason! This festival has a bit of everything going on over several days - theatre, comedy, magic, live music, and more! All live. This is always a huge event for the arts community in Victoria, with performers travelling from all over Canada to perform! This is always a sell-out event, so get your tickets early!
Running over two weekends throughout the summer, Phillips Backyard is one of the can't-misses of a classic summer in Vic! 2024 performances from Jungle, Saint Motel, Noah Cyrus and more packed the place completely and have us SO stoked for what they'll come up with in 2025!
A beer garden on steroids, and with history! The GCBF was Canada's first ever craft beer festival - today, craft breweries come from all over the country and put together more than 200 craft beers & ciders for you to try. There's also a ton of food from local vendors and entertainment, a real jack-of-all-trades sort of event with fellow beer lovers.
A combo of mouth-watering meat dishes and craft brews from the Island's finest! Event tickets include unlimited access to chef's creations and beverages, not to mention all the live music you can enjoy while you sip & munch! So try not to overindulge ;)
Taste some delicious ribs and food from tons of other local food vendors, enjoy craft brews and ciders, listen to live music, AND support charities - all at the same time!
Whether you're new to the city or a season veteran, Rifflandia is an epic time in Victoria. The Island's biggest festival is headlined by epic artists every single year and pays a ton of attention the small details - entertainment, food, location, merch, vibes - it's all perfect. So don't sleep on Rifflandia! Friend, family, and kid passes all available to make attendance easy for everyone!
