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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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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.

Victoria Pride Week

🗓️ July 1, 2026 – July 12, 2026 📍 Various venues across Victoria such as the Inner Harbour and downtown core

A citywide celebration featuring vendors, live performances, community events, and culminating in the pride parade on July 12th.

i-Land Fest

🗓️ July 3, 2026 – July 5, 2026 📍 Ship Point

A Caribbean cultural festival with live music, good food and a parade on July 4th.

Phillips Backyard Music Festival

🗓️ July 10, 2026 – July 12, 2026 📍 2010 Government St

A multi-day music festival with indie, rock, and alternative acts hosted by a local brewery.

Art Gallery Paint-In

🗓️ July 18, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM 📍 Moss Street

The largest summer arts festival on Vancouver Island bringing in over 50,000 people annually.

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

🗓️ July 25, 2026 – July 26, 2026 📍 Fairway Gorge Paddling Club

A multi-day paddling festival with a wide variety of boat races.

Tour de Victoria

🗓️ August 15, 2026 📍 Begins at Government and Humbolt street

A large cycling event offering multiple route distances through Victoria. It is open to a wide range of riders from casual cyclists to experienced...more

Victoria Renaissance Faire

🗓️ August 15, 2026 – August 16, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 📍 Banfield Park

A medieval-themed festival with costumed performers, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and interactive experiences like sword fighting.

Greek Fest

🔄 Every Monday, Saturday, Sunday 🗓️ August 22, 2026 – August 29, 2026 📍 4648 Elk Lake Drive

A lively celebration of Greek culture with Greek food, music, dancing, and family-friendly activities.

Victoria Fringe Festival

🗓️ August 26, 2026 – September 6, 2026 📍 Various venues across downtown Victoria

A large theater festival featuring dozens of independent productions including comedy, drama, and experimental shows, with a mix of local and...more