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Vancouver Island Events

A comprehensive list of events happening all over Vancouver Island from Victoria to Port Hardy. 

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Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival

🗓️ May 9, 2026 – May 17, 2026 📍 Topaz Park

A cultural festival featuring traditional Scottish heavy events, pipe bands, Highland dancing, and cultural showcases.

Luxton Fair

🗓️ May 14, 2026 – May 17, 2026 📍 1067-1019 Marwood Ave

A traditional country fair with fair food, rides, and games.

Colwood Music in the Park

🔄 Every Saturday 🗓️ May 23, 2026 – September 5, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Various parks across Colwood

A series of outdoor concerts featuring local bands performing in a relaxed, community setting.

The Oak Bay Tea Party

🗓️ June 5, 2026 – June 7, 2026 📍 Willows Park

A long-running community festival featuring beach-side activities, amusement rides, and family-friendly outdoor entertainment.

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Island FanCon

🗓️ June 5, 2026 – June 7, 2026 📍 City Centre Park, Langford

A pop culture convention featuring cosplay, artists, gaming, celebrity guests, and panels focused on comics, film, and fandom culture.

Village Block Party

🗓️ June 7, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 📍 Cook Street Village

A single-day street festival with local vendors, live music, food stalls, and family-friendly activities.

Victoria Jazz Fest

🗓️ June 19, 2026 – June 28, 2026 📍 Various locations around Victoria

A nine day celebration of jazz that is one of Victoria's biggest events of the year.

Summer Shakespeare Festival

🔄 Daily except Sunday 🗓️ June 22, 2026 – July 25, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Craigdarroch Castle and Lampson School

Open-air performances of Shakespeare plays with a casual atmosphere.

Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival

🗓️ June 24, 2026 – June 28, 2026 📍 Various venues across Victoria

A multi-day music festival focused on ska, reggae, and related genres, featuring both international touring acts and local performers.

Canada Day

🗓️ July 1, 2026 📍 Inner Harbour

Live music, food vendors, and fireworks over the harbor, come together to celebrate the birthday of our country.

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