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Vancouver Island Events

There’s always something happening on Vancouver Island!

Whether you’re planning a summer getaway, a winter escape, or a longer stay on Vancouver Island, exploring local events is one of the best ways to connect with the culture, food, music, and coastal communities that make the Island so unique.

Browse upcoming events from Victoria to Port Hardy and start planning your next adventure with EMR Vacation Rentals.

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Colwood Music in the Park

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

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

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The Oak Bay Tea Party

🗓️ June 5, 2026 – June 7, 2026 📍 Willows Park
Family-Friendly EventsFood & DrinkFreeMusic Festivals Victoria

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
Arts & CultureShopping & Markets Victoria

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

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World Ocean Day Festival

🗓️ June 6, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Maritime Heritage Centre @621 Island Highway
Family-Friendly EventsFood & DrinkFree North Island

Free admission to the Maritime Heritage Center grants you accesses to a collection of vendors selling ocean and nautical themed crafts, merchandise,...more

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Vic West Fest

🗓️ June 6, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 521 Craigflower Road
Music Festivals Victoria

Vic West Fest is a free, all-ages outdoor festival that celebrates the diverse culture, creativity, and community spirit of Victoria West.

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Sooke Secret Garden Tour

🗓️ June 6, 2026 – June 7, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Multiple gardens and studios around Sooke
Family-Friendly Events Sooke

A self-guided garden tour giving visitors access to private coastal and rural gardens across the Sooke region while supporting local community...more

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Village Block Party

🗓️ June 7, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 📍 Cook Street Village
Family-Friendly Events Victoria

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

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Oak Bay Night Market

🔄 Second Wednesday of the month 🗓️ June 10, 2026 – September 9, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 2167 Oak Bay Ave
Shopping & Markets Victoria

An evening market series featuring artisan vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and local makers in an outdoor waterfront setting.

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Gorge Farmers Market

🗓️ June 15, 2026 – September 21, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 1070 Tillicum Road
FreeShopping & Markets Victoria

A community driven market featuring local crafts-people and food-trucks. They take the week of September 7 - 14 off.

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Commercial Street Night Market

🔄 Every Thursday 🗓️ June 18, 2026 – August 27, 2026 📍 Commercial Street, Downtown Nanaimo
FreeShopping & Markets Central Island

I night market that turns Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo into a free street party with 150 to choose from.

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