Festival events in Victoria
26 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Saturday, October 31
Carr House Howl-o-we'en Pet Parade — Sat, Oct 31Carr House Howl-o-we'en Pet Parade
2:00 PMCarr House National Historic SiteBy donation
Carr House is thrilled to be hosting our 6th annual Howl-o-we’en Pet Parade! Come celebrate the spooky season with your…
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Sunday, November 1
- Sun · Nov1Fungi Fest — Sun, Nov 1
Fungi Fest
10:00 AMRoyal BC Museum
The South Vancouver Island Mycological Society Annual Mushroom Show. A display of hundreds of identified macrofungi for…
Thursday, November 5
- Victoria International Wine Festival 2026 — Nov 5 – Nov 9
Victoria International Wine Festival 2026
7:00 PMVictoria Conference Centre
Friday, November 6
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?
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…
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…
Geodiversity Fest — Sat, Nov 7Geodiversity Fest
10:00 AMRoyal BC Museum
Join us for Geodiversity Fest – a free, fun-filled day celebrating the incredible ‘non-living’ parts of our planet.
- Sat · Nov7Diwali Show 2026 — Sat, Nov 7
Diwali Show 2026
6:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Farquhar Auditorium (JCC B115). The annual Diwali Show is one of the most beautiful and widely attended events of its…
Wednesday, November 11
- Wed · Nov11Music of Remembrance Carillon Recital — Wed, Nov 11
Music of Remembrance Carillon Recital
12:15 PMRoyal BC Museum
Following the Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony at the Cenotaph at the BC Legislature Buildings Square, stay to listen…
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…
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…
Saturday, November 14
Rejoice! A Baroque Celebration — Sat, Nov 14Rejoice! A Baroque Celebration
2:00 PMUnited Commons$11-$41
The Victoria Philharmonic Choir’s first concert of the season celebrates two great masters of the Baroque era – George…
- Peek Show 19 | Peek Fest 2026 — Sat, Nov 14
Peek Show 19 | Peek Fest 2026
8:00 PMIntrepid Theatre Club$6.73-$28.07
Intrepid Studio. Get ready for an electric evening of works-in-development at Peek Show 19 on November 14, 2026 at 7pm.
Sunday, November 15
Winter Craft Fair — Sun, Nov 15Winter Craft Fair
12:00 PMVictoria
Celebrate the season and shop local at our Winter Craft Fair! Discover a wonderful selection of handmade crafts…
Wednesday, November 18
Incoming Festival — Nov 18 – Nov 22Incoming Festival
Intrepid Theatre Club
Join us for the fourth year of Incoming Festival, a festival of brand new works from local and touring artists this…
Saturday, November 21
Victorian Christmas Craft Fair 2026 — Nov 21 – Nov 22Victorian Christmas Craft Fair 2026
Saanich Commonwealth Place$5
Folktoria: a Multicultural Celebration — Nov 21 – Nov 22Folktoria: a Multicultural Celebration
Royal BC Museum
Folktoria is a free festival celebrating nine years of bringing community together through multicultural music, dance…
- Sat · Nov21Destroyed Underground Film Fest — Sat, Nov 21
Destroyed Underground Film Fest
12:00 PMUniversity of Victoria$8-$11
Sunday, November 22
- Sun · Nov22Dvořák Symphony No. 9 — Sun, Nov 22
Dvořák Symphony No. 9
2:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Farquhar Auditorium (JCC B115). The GVYO kicks off its “Season of Symphonies” with arguably the most iconic masterwork…
Saturday, November 28
44th Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade — Sat, Nov 2844th Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade
5:30 PMVictoria
Annual Santa Claus Parade downtown Victoria supporting Mustard Seed Food Bank and local charities. Once again, we are…
Friday, December 4
- Fri · Dec4UVic Symphony Orchestra: Firebird — Fri, Dec 4
UVic Symphony Orchestra: Firebird
8:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Farquhar Auditorium (JCC B115). UViSO closes the fall in a blaze of orchestral color. From Dvořák’s whirling carnival…
Saturday, December 5
45th Annual Dickens Christmas Fair — Sat, Dec 545th Annual Dickens Christmas Fair
10:00 AMJames Bay Community Centre$3-$3.50
Step into Christmas at the 45th Annual Dickens Fair! Celebrating its 45th year, the Dickens Fair is one of Victoria’s…
Friday, January 1
New Year’s Day Celebration — Fri, Jan 1New Year’s Day Celebration
2:30 PMRoyal Theatre
Royal Theatre. Ring in the New Year with sparkling arias, choruses, and dances in Victoria’s most joyful musical…
Saturday, January 23
Latin Nights with Sal Ferreras & Adonis Puentes — Sat, Jan 23Latin Nights with Sal Ferreras & Adonis Puentes
7:30 PMRoyal Theatre
Royal Theatre. After their crowd-pleasing Symphony SPLASH! debut in 2025, percussionist Sal Ferreras, vocalist Adonis…