Festival events on the island
6 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Thursday, October 22
Middle Aged Boy Band — Thu, Oct 22Middle Aged Boy Band
7:00 PMMary Winspear Centre$55.65-$58.80
The cast of Middle Aged Boy Band have picked up Canadian Comedy Awards, performed with Second City, and appeared on…
Friday, October 23
2026 i-Land Fest Tabanca Fete — Oct 23 – Oct 242026 i-Land Fest Tabanca Fete
6:00 PMUkrainian Cultural Centre$15-$25
In Caribbean culture, the word “Tabanca” is a term originating in Trinidad & Tobago that describes that deep feeling of…
The Improvisers — Fri, Oct 23The Improvisers
7:30 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$39
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. Senior $33 | Student $18 Recommended 18+ THE IMPROVISERS, some of Canada’s best…
Saturday, October 24
Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival 2026 — Sat, Oct 24Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival 2026
7:00 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$16
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. The Vancouver Horror Show (VHS) Film Festival is back in Cowichan this year! Get into…
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Victoria Festival of Authors 2026 — Oct 12 – Oct 18Victoria Festival of Authors 2026
Langham Court Theatre$5-$30
With a week of events and authors including American Book Award Winner and Booker Prize shortlisted author Ruth Ozeky…
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Antimatter [media art] Festival — Oct 15 – Oct 25Antimatter [media art] Festival
6:00 PMVictoria
19th annual festival of screenings, installations and online programs: 10 days of the finest moving image art from…