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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 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.

Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival

🗓️ June 19, 2026 – June 21, 2026 📍 Laketown Ranch Music and Recreation Park

A camping and music festival featuring bluegrass, folk, and roots performers.

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.

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.