Art events in Victoria
103 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Wednesday, October 28
- Wed · Oct28WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia — Oct 28 – Oct 31
WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia
10:00 AMLegacy Art Gallery
WARA-WARA brings together 21 artists and four collectives from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, whose work has been shaped by the…
- Wed · Oct28Exhibition: DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed — Oct 28 – Oct 31
Exhibition: DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed
10:00 AMLegacy Art Gallery
Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC with…
- Unwind & Create: A Late Morning Art Journalling Workshop | Victoria, BC — Wed, Oct 28
Unwind & Create: A Late Morning Art Journalling Workshop | Victoria, BC
11:00 AMHanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio$55
Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling. A midweek creative reset in downtown Victoria, BC. Leave with your very own art…
- Wed · Oct28Halloween Open House Workshop in the Farallon BOOook Arts Lab — Wed, Oct 28
Halloween Open House Workshop in the Farallon BOOook Arts Lab
11:00 AMUniversity of Victoria
We are hosting an open house print workshop, where everyone is welcome to come print a spooky, scary, fun little print…
- Wed · Oct28Physics & Astronomy Seminar (In-Person - Elliott 160): Dr. Nassim Bozorgnia, University of Alberta — Wed, Oct 28
Physics & Astronomy Seminar (In-Person - Elliott 160): Dr. Nassim Bozorgnia, University of Alberta
1:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Elliott (ELL) 160. “The LMC-perturbed dark matter landscape ” The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) can significantly perturb…
- Wed · Oct28Living Artists, Living Art Lecture Series Presents: Shary Boyle — Wed, Oct 28
Living Artists, Living Art Lecture Series Presents: Shary Boyle
5:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
David Turpin Building (DTB). Living Artists, Living Art Seminar Series presents Orion Guest Shary Boyle Date: Wednesday…
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Thursday, October 29
- Thu · Oct29Magic at the Museum — Thu, Oct 29
Magic at the Museum
6:00 PMRoyal BC Museum$30
Magic at the Museum brings close-up magic to the historic parlour of Helmcken House for an enchanting evening of wonder.
- Found in Translation — Thu, Oct 29
Found in Translation
7:00 PMBaumann Centre$5-$25
Pacific Opera Victoria & Baumann Centre. An evening of music, language, and connection.
Friday, October 30
- Fri · Oct30FYF - DIY Tarot Card — Fri, Oct 30
FYF - DIY Tarot Card
12:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC). Looking to meet people, discover campus resources, or simply take a break between classes?
- Fri · Oct30ASC Halloween Craft Night & Costume Making — Fri, Oct 30
ASC Halloween Craft Night & Costume Making
3:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
DSB C128. Event organized by Anthropology Student Council (ASC)
Spirited Away – The Music of Studio Ghibli — Fri, Oct 30Spirited Away – The Music of Studio Ghibli
7:30 PMRoyal Theatre
Royal Theatre. Enter the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli through the magical music of Joe Hisaishi, the composer…
- The Phantom of the Opera with Live Organ Accompaniment by David Briggs — Fri, Oct 30
The Phantom of the Opera with Live Organ Accompaniment by David Briggs
7:30 PMChrist Church Cathedral$11.98-$33.28
Christ Church Cathedral Victoria. Experience the 1925 silent film like never before, in the beautiful surroundings of…
Tower of Song — Fri, Oct 30Tower of Song
7:30 PMRoyal Theatre$49
“I said to Hank Williams, how lonely does it get? When Leonard Cohen sang these words, the Tower of Song was a metaphor…
Garden City Improv presents: David Lynch Improvised — Oct 30 – Oct 31Garden City Improv presents: David Lynch Improvised
8:30 PMTheatre SKAM$25
THIS HALLOWEEN — DAVID LYNCH: IMPROVISED Garden City Improv is bringing you two very special nights of eerie improv…
Garden City Improv with Becky Johnson: Halloween Edition! — Fri, Oct 30Garden City Improv with Becky Johnson: Halloween Edition!
8:30 PMTheatre SKAM$25
Theatre SKAM. FRIDAY October 30! Spooky, live improv comedy with Canadian Comedy Award winner Becky Johnson (Baroness…
Saturday, October 31
- Sat · Oct31Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - What We Do in the Shadows! — Sat, Oct 31
Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - What We Do in the Shadows!
3:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Come watch a classic movie in the comfort of the student lounge! Relax and take in the movie in a comfy chair, or use it…
- Nightmares on Tap — Oct 31 – Nov 1
Nightmares on Tap
9:00 PMVictoria$6.99-$29.36
CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour. Ready for a frightfully good time? DJs, dancing, killer costumes, & wicked drinks…
Monday, November 2
Passion And Performance Victoria Donation Days – Adult Dance Classes by Donation (19+) — Nov 2 – Nov 7Passion And Performance Victoria Donation Days – Adult Dance Classes by Donation (19+)
8:00 AMVictoria
Passion and Performance Victoria. Bring a friend, try something new, and enjoy a full week of adult only classes while…
Tuesday, November 3
- Tue · Nov3Haa huupa lunch series: Sm Łoodm ‘Nüüsm Mique’l Dangeli — Tue, Nov 3
Haa huupa lunch series: Sm Łoodm ‘Nüüsm Mique’l Dangeli
12:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Fine Arts (FIA) room 106. The latest in the ongoing Haa huupa lunch series (hosted by Fine Arts Indigenous Resurgence…
- Tue · Nov3Disability, Indigeneity, and Art: A Conversation with bailey macabre & Eliza Chandler — Tue, Nov 3
Disability, Indigeneity, and Art: A Conversation with bailey macabre & Eliza Chandler
3:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Clearihue (CLE) C305 Critical Humanities Commons. How can art open up new ways of thinking about disability…
Wednesday, November 4
Offsite Artist Talk: Peter Morin and Leah Decter — Wed, Nov 4Offsite Artist Talk: Peter Morin and Leah Decter
University of Victoria
All are welcome to enjoy an Artist Talk by Peter Morin and Leah Decter, presented as part of UVic Visual Arts’ Living…
Friday, November 6
Art for Wellness: HEARTFELT HOLIDAY PAPER QUILTS — Fri, Nov 6Art for Wellness: HEARTFELT HOLIDAY PAPER QUILTS
10:00 AMCarr House National Historic Site$40
Relax, learn and enjoy the joyful process of cut and paste little paper quilts. Make meaningful, beautiful holiday cards…
47th ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRS — Nov 6 – Nov 847th ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRS
11:00 AMVictoria$7
One of Vancouver Islands most popular fairs showcasing over 125 exhibitors from all over BC! Crafts, gourmet food, fine…
- Fri · Nov6FYF - Diwali Celebration — Fri, Nov 6
FYF - Diwali Celebration
12:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC). Looking to meet people, discover campus resources, or simply take a break between classes?
Emily Carr Inspired Art Class: MEANINGFUL MEMORY BOXES" (Intergenerational) — Fri, Nov 6Emily Carr Inspired Art Class: MEANINGFUL MEMORY BOXES" (Intergenerational)
1:00 PMCarr House National Historic Site$40
Learn how to capture the magical moments and memories of your life by making special decorated boxes for yourself and…
AGGV - Winter Exhibition Celebration — Fri, Nov 6AGGV - Winter Exhibition Celebration
5:00 PMArt Gallery of Greater Victoria
Join us as we celebrate the launch of a new season of exhibitions at the Gallery! Free event. Everyone is welcome. Image…
Victoria’s Stand Up Comedy Show of The Year! — Fri, Nov 6Victoria’s Stand Up Comedy Show of The Year!
7:00 PMVictoria$30
To Be Announced Nov 4th, 2026. The West Coast Speakeasy is proud to present Victoria’s Stand Up Comedy Event of The Year…
Dance Victoria presents Christos Papadopoulos - My Fierce Ignorant Step — Nov 6 – Nov 7Dance Victoria presents Christos Papadopoulos - My Fierce Ignorant Step
7:30 PMRoyal Theatre$35+
Artistic Director and choreographer Christos Papadopoulos is a leading figure in Greek contemporary dance. The recent…
Saturday, November 7
18th Annual Intuitive Arts Festival — Nov 7 – Nov 818th Annual Intuitive Arts Festival
Da Vinci Centre$14-$25
Journey within to find your truth, love and empowerment. The Intuitive Arts Festival offers you the opportunity to…
Pacific Rim Pottery Show and Sale — Sat, Nov 7Pacific Rim Pottery Show and Sale
10:00 AMVictoria
Knox Presbyterian Church. Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sat · Nov7Annual Rock Bay Square Arts & Industry Open House — Sat, Nov 7
Annual Rock Bay Square Arts & Industry Open House
10:00 AMVictoria
Rock Bay Square, 2614 Bridge Street. More than 30 artists and makers at Rock Bay Square open their studios for this…
Swan Lake Silver Swans' Winter Craft Sale — Nov 7 – Nov 8Swan Lake Silver Swans' Winter Craft Sale
11:00 AMSwan Lake Christmas Hill Nature SanctuaryBy donation
Join us for the Silver Swans’ Winter Craft Sale at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary! Featuring beautiful sewn handcrafts by…
Paint in Paradise with Debra Thomlinson — Sat, Nov 7Paint in Paradise with Debra Thomlinson
1:00 PMVictoria Butterfly Gardens$50
Join local wildlife artist Debra Thomlinson for Paint in Paradise, a relaxing two-hour watercolour workshop inspired by…
- Sat · Nov7The Conference of the Birds — Sat, Nov 7
The Conference of the Birds
1:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. Experience The Conference of the Birds, a captivating afternoon of Persian music, poetry…
- Sat · Nov7Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - The 39 Steps — Sat, Nov 7
Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - The 39 Steps
3:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Come watch a classic movie in the comfort of the student lounge! Relax and take in the movie in a comfy chair, or use it…
Sunday, November 8
Season Special: Kluxen – Ray Chen Plays Mendelssohn — Sun, Nov 8Season Special: Kluxen – Ray Chen Plays Mendelssohn
2:30 PMRoyal Theatre
Royal Theatre. Superstar violinist Ray Chen—one of the most celebrated classical artists on the world stage—makes his…
Monday, November 9
An Evening with Red Dirt Skinners — Mon, Nov 9An Evening with Red Dirt Skinners
7:00 PMLangham Court Theatre$39.50
Roots Music Canada describe the Red Dirt Skinners as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music.” The award-winning duo blends folk…
Thursday, November 12
- Thu · Nov12Exchange 101 — Thu, Nov 12
Exchange 101
10:00 AMUniversity of Victoria
Are you interested in going on international exchange? Come to our Exchange 101 Information Session at the UVic Welcome…
Friday, November 13
Atomic Christmas Vintage Fair and Makers Market — Nov 13 – Nov 14Atomic Christmas Vintage Fair and Makers Market
5:00 PMDa Vinci Centre$5
Friday night November 13th 5pm-9pm Multiple Vendors and a live performance by The Atomic Cocktail Trio. Saturday…
- International Flamenco Day – Fundraiser Show & Silent Auction — Fri, Nov 13
International Flamenco Day – Fundraiser Show & Silent Auction
6:00 PMLangham Court Theatre$22.63-$38.61
Langham Court Theatre. 6:00-9:30pm Nov. 13th. An unforgettable evening of flamenco music, dance, and fashion, showcasing…
Hershawn Arora – The Short King Comedy Tour — Fri, Nov 13Hershawn Arora – The Short King Comedy Tour
7:00 PMThe Mint Victoria$20
The Mint Victoria. Hershawn Arora (@rapsandlaughs) brings his high-energy stand-up to Victoria as part of his nationwide…
Running for a while
DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed — Sep 16 – Dec 5DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed
Legacy Art Gallery
Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC with…
The Belfry Theatre presents: Blind Date — Oct 2 – Dec 20The Belfry Theatre presents: Blind Date
Belfry TheatrePay what you can
Mimi, a saucy French clown, is waiting for a blind date in an elegant café. When she’s stood up, she turns to the…
On the Road Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints — Oct 3 – Apr 4On the Road Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
On the Road: Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints invites viewers to journey through the landscapes and scenes…
the x is where our paths cross — Oct 10 – May 2the x is where our paths cross
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
the x is where our paths cross is an exhibition centered in the performance work of hosting and guesting through…
Rocky Horror Picture Show 2026 — Oct 17 – Oct 31Rocky Horror Picture Show 2026
The Vic Theatre$20
Join us at The Vic Theatre for the first – and still the greatest – interactive movie experience: The Rocky Horror…
A Well Clayed Table at Colwood's Goldfinch Arts Centre — Oct 23 – Nov 16A Well Clayed Table at Colwood's Goldfinch Arts Centre
Goldfinch Arts Centre
Step into A Well Clayed Table, a celebration of artistry, craftsmanship, and community. Discover beautifully crafted…
EXPER¡MENTAL: A Group show dedicated to pushing artistic limits. — Oct 27 – Nov 15EXPER¡MENTAL: A Group show dedicated to pushing artistic limits.
Gage Gallery
Join 10 Gage artists as they push through their boundaries and explore the space(s) beyond their usual artistic…
The Belfry Theatre - Betrayal — Oct 27 – Nov 22The Belfry Theatre - Betrayal
Belfry TheatrePay what you can
Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter is renowned for his distinctive dramatic style: economy of language, potent pauses, and…
- Sun · Oct25آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water — Oct 25 – Oct 28
آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water
Legacy Art Gallery
UVic Legacy Art Gallery. آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water explores the artistic practice of Farheen Haq , an…
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