Art events on the island
58 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
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 AMVictoriaBy donation
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Tuesday, November 3
- Tue · Nov3The Magic of Nature presented by Thomas Hyslop — Nov 3 – Nov 30
The Magic of Nature presented by Thomas Hyslop
10:00 AMArtSpring
ArtSpring – Lobby. Thomas Hyslop is a local artist, aged 12 years old. His photography originates from curiosity and…
Wednesday, November 4
West Coast Fibre Art Retreat 2026 — Nov 4 – Nov 6West Coast Fibre Art Retreat 2026
Tofino
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Eat & Drink, Education, Speakers & Workshops. Dates: November 4 - 6, 2026 | Event time…
Thursday, November 5
Craigdarroch Castle - Murder on Paper Street — Nov 5 – Nov 14Craigdarroch Castle - Murder on Paper Street
7:00 PMCraigdarroch Castle$38
When a body turns up at Craigdarroch Castle it’s up to a vintage cast of colourful cliché characters to discover who did…
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…
- Fri · Nov6Pro D Art Camp With Megan Riera — Fri, Nov 6
Pro D Art Camp With Megan Riera
10:00 AMOld School House Arts Centre$40
The Old School House Arts Centre. Join Megan, of The Gathered Isle, for a morning of colourful and creative fun! All…
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…
- Art After Hours: Alto Deep Vibe ft. Samuel Kjell Smith — Fri, Nov 6
Art After Hours: Alto Deep Vibe ft. Samuel Kjell Smith
4:30 PMPacific Arts Market
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…
- "Paint Your Pet" special event! ART Night is back with Peggy's Kitchen — Fri, Nov 6
"Paint Your Pet" special event! ART Night is back with Peggy's Kitchen
7:00 PMSeven Hills Golf & Country Club$10-$65
Seven Hills Golf & Country Club. You don't want to miss this one. Join us for a very special event and learn to paint a…
Bee Gees Revisited: The Tribute Show — Fri, Nov 6Bee Gees Revisited: The Tribute Show
7:30 PMSid Williams Theatre$61
VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present the most outstanding Bee Gees Tribute show.Bee Gees Revisited is the ultimate…
Completely Creedence Band — Fri, Nov 6Completely Creedence Band
7:30 PMTidemark Theatre$48
Tidemark Theatre. COMPLETELY CREEDENCE BAND is a dynamic tribute to the iconic American rock band CCR (Creedence…
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…
Ron James: The Noise Between Our Ears — Fri, Nov 6Ron James: The Noise Between Our Ears
7:30 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$86.25
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. Shantero Productions presents Canada’s #1 stand-up road warrior Ron James, is in the…
- Fri · Nov6Eagle Eyes | “THE” Eagles Tribute — Fri, Nov 6
Eagle Eyes | “THE” Eagles Tribute
7:30 PMArtSpring$25-$45
ArtSpring – Theatre. Step into the golden age of California rock with Eagle Eyes, a tribute to one of the most legendary…
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
First Chance Christmas Craft Fair — Nov 7 – Nov 8First Chance Christmas Craft Fair
10:00 AMMary Winspear Centre
- Sat · Nov7Art Gems - Watercolour Sketching with Dian Micheline — Sat, Nov 7
Art Gems - Watercolour Sketching with Dian Micheline
10:00 AMMcMillan Arts Centre$125
MAC School. Art Gems are a multi-faceted, hand picked selection of special workshops providing a unique experience under…
- 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…
- Layered Prints: A Gelli-Plate Experience — Sat, Nov 7
Layered Prints: A Gelli-Plate Experience
11:00 AMPacific Arts Market
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…
- Sat · Nov7Winter Wreath Workshop — Sat, Nov 7
Winter Wreath Workshop
12:30 PMThe Truffle Farm Inc.$95
The Truffle Farm Activity Barn. Annual Winter wreath workshop It’s time for our annual Winter Wreath Workshop. Gather in…
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 · Nov7Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - The 39 Steps — Sat, Nov 7
Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - The 39 Steps
2:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
- Sat · Nov7The Conference of the Birds — Sat, Nov 7
The Conference of the Birds
2:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
The Men in Black Performing the Songs of Johnny Cash — Sat, Nov 7The Men in Black Performing the Songs of Johnny Cash
7:00 PMSid Williams Theatre$52.90
The Men in Black honor and celebrate the musical legacy of Johnny Cash by playing all of the songs that one would expect…
- Sat · Nov7Practical Magic 2 - Movie Night (Sponsored by Carson Crystals) — Sat, Nov 7
Practical Magic 2 - Movie Night (Sponsored by Carson Crystals)
7:00 PMThe Gate House Theatre$15
Dino Archie’s Comedy Extravaganza — Sat, Nov 7Dino Archie’s Comedy Extravaganza
7:30 PMTidemark Theatre$63
Long Live the Low Road One night. Four acclaimed comedians. One unforgettable show. Headlined by Dino Archie, this…
Ridge by the Fugitives — Sat, Nov 7Ridge by the Fugitives
7:30 PMMary Winspear Centre$45
Often called “the battle that made Canada”, Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. In RIDGE, Brendan…
Concert of Remembrance — Sat, Nov 7Concert of Remembrance
7:30 PMVictoriaPay what you can
The Canadian College of Performing Arts' annual Concert of Remembrance is a theatrical reflection that honours sacrifice…
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Getting Tiddley: Navy Uniforms from Cap to Boot — May 1 – Nov 14Getting Tiddley: Navy Uniforms from Cap to Boot
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Step into the boots of a recruit and explore the evolution of the Royal Canadian Navy through the uniforms worn by those…
Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life | Royal BC Museum — Jun 5 – Jan 3Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life | Royal BC Museum
10:00 AMRoyal BC Museum
Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life is an immersive exhibition exploring ancient Egyptian rituals, beliefs and artistry.
Go Fish — Jul 10 – Jan 10Go Fish
Royal BC Museum
GO FISH is a 14-minute immersive video installation viewed across three screens, inviting visitors to experience the…
Island in the Middle of Everywhere — Jul 10 – Jan 10Island in the Middle of Everywhere
Royal BC Museum
The Island in the Middle of Everywhere is a photography and video exhibit that journeys to Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Island…
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…
Rockland Garden Walls Tour — Oct 7 – Dec 30Rockland Garden Walls Tour
Craigdarroch Castle
Explore Victoria’s historic Rockland neighbourhood through its most overlooked treasures, the stone garden walls that…
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…
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…
Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour — Oct 23 – Jan 2Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour
2:00 PMVictoria$25
Explore Emily Carr’s world on a two-hour guided walk through historic James Bay, Victoria. We’ll visit 12 related…
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…
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…
Métis Month — Nov 1 – Nov 30Métis Month
Port Hardy
November is Métis Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, cultures, traditions, and contributions of…
- Wed · Oct28WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia — Oct 28 – Dec 5
WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia
10:00 AMLegacy Art Gallery
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