Victoria Events
Victoria is host to many fantastic concerts, events and festivals.
Annual Events in Victoria
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Royal BC Museum - Showcases travelling exhibits from around the world.
Moss Street Market (Saturday’s from May – October)
Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival (May)
Scottish and Celtic sports, arts, culture and music- fun for the whole family!
Victoria Day Parade (May) - Victoria’s largest parade. Fun and free!
Swiftsure International Yacht Race (May)
Come down to the Inner Harbour and get caught up in the excitement!
Oak Bay Tea Party (June)
Family fun in Victoria’s most British neighbourhood.
TD Victoria International Jazz Fest (June)
Fantastic musicians from around the world perform jazz, blues and world beats.
Jumpship (June)
The world's best freestyle mountain bikers compete in the Inner Harbour aboard a floating barge.
Butchart Gardens Fireworks Show (every Saturday evening July – September)
Victoria Pride Day (July)
Pride Parade, festival and many other entertaining events.
Inner Harbour Canada Day Celebrations (July 1)
Come join in on the waterfront festivities and celebrate Canada with live music and fireworks!
Ska Fest (July)
Get in on Victoria’s lively music scene and rock out to the ultimate in ska, reggae, Latin and rocksteady.
TD Art Gallery Paint-In (July)
Over 100 artists take to the street to showcase their talents. The event includes free admission to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, a food and beverage garden and live music.
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine (July)
International Buskers Festival (July)
Capital Festival – BC Day Celebration (August)
Prominent musicians and emerging BC artists take to the stage at St. Ann’s Academy to celebrate BC’s rich cultural history.
Victoria Symphony Splash (August)
Experience a concert event like no other when the Victoria Symphony and special guests perform from a floating stage in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The show’s grand finale features the performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and a massive fireworks and cannon display. Not to be missed!
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival (August)
Cheer on your team and take part in the festivities down at the waterfront.
Victoria Fringe Fest (August)
Performance art, comedy, dance, drama and improv from around the world.
Great Canadian Beer Festival (September)
GoodLife Fitness Marathon (October)
Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas (December – January)
Magical light displays, 12 Days of Christmas, carolers and outdoor skating.
