Author: Royal Scot

Date:   September 6^th to 7^th
Location:  Royal Athletic Park at 1014 Caledonia Ave
Websites: https://victoriabeersociety.com/great-canadian-beer-fest/

Join the 27^th annual celebration at Canada’s oldest beer festival. Over 90 breweries will be attending this year’s festival everyone should be able to find their favorite brew.  

Date:   August 21^st to September 1^st
Location:  Multiple stages throughout Victoria
Websites: https://intrepidtheatre.com/festivals/fringe-festival/

For 33^rd years he Fringe Theatre Festival has taken over downtown Victoria each summer. This 12-day long event features performances from around the world with a variety of eclectic acts.  See the website for a full show schedule.

Date:   August 9^th to 11^th
Location:  Ship’s Point Main Stage at 812 Wharf St.
Websites: https://victoriadragonboat.com/

This annual event attracts racers from across British Columbia will race in Canada’s only working harbour. This festival will include a paddlers’ village, expanded food services, activities and entertainment.

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Date:   August 4^th starting at 1:00pm – 7:00pm w/main performance 7:30pm
Location:  Victoria Inner Harbour at 700 Government St.  
Websites: https://victoriasymphony.ca/community/splash/

“Tens of thousands of people will take to Victoria’s Inner Harbour for the 30th annual Victoria Symphony Splash. From a floating stage in the Inner Harbour, the VS orchestra and special guests will perform, ending with a grand finale performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture – with fireworks of course!”

Date:   June 21^st to 30^th
Location:  Various Victoria Downtown Locations: Main Stage City Hall at 1 Centennial Square
Websites: https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest

TD Victoria International Jazz Festival is a ten day event with both local Canadian artist and international artist. Presented and produced by Victoria Jazz Society, this festival is one of the longest running multi-day professional music festival serving audiences on Vancouver Island.

Date:   June 22^nd & 23^rd  @ 11:00am – 6:00pm
Location:  Royal BC Museum outdoor stage at 675 Belleville St.
Websites: https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/106226/victoria-indigenous-cultural-festival

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day weekend for the 6^th year running enjoy and learn from British Columbia’s Indigenous community members. Our host nations are Songhees and Esquimalt Nations will start out each day with performances. Indigenous artisans will be on-site with their goods for sale, including special artisan demonstrations on their creative process. Also stay around to sample the culinary talents of the Songhees Nation with various traditional items available.

Date:   June 16, Sunday, 11:00 am- 6:00 pm
Location:  Douglas St. from Pandora St. to Belleville St.
Websites: https://www.carfreeyyj.ca/

Enjoy Father’s day with the whole community at this annual outdoor festival. Over nine city blocks, the  celebration includes five stages with live entertainment, a 4,000 square foot park, multiple all-ages licensed food and beverage areas, a 19+ Beer Garden, more than 400 local artists and makers as well as activations created by local businesses and organizations. Car Free YYJ is also honoured to host the First Peoples’ Festival which presents a complete day of programming, vendors and food in celebration of Canada’s First Peoples’ culture.

Date:  May 31^st @ 6pm – 8pm; June 1^st @ 7am – 9pm & June 2^nd @ 7am – 7pm
Location:  Willows Beach at Esplanade
Websites: http://www.oakbayteaparty.com/

For the 57^th year running the Oak Bay Tea Party has been entertaining all while benefiting service organizations and projects within the community. Don’t miss the popular parade, air show and bathtub races. See the website for the full schedule.