Festival events on the island
55 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Wednesday, October 28
- Wed · Oct28Salt Spring Film Festival presents: Derek Vs Derek — Wed, Oct 28
Salt Spring Film Festival presents: Derek Vs Derek
7:30 PMArtSpring$16
ArtSpring – Theatre. On a country road in Devon, England, live two implacably opposed neighbouring farmers, both called…
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Thursday, October 29
Sidney Pride Halloween Drag Show (Main Show) — Thu, Oct 29Sidney Pride Halloween Drag Show (Main Show)
7:00 PMMary Winspear Centre$54.20
Join Sidney Pride as many of Victoria’s iconic queer legends hit the stage in a Halloween Drag Performance Spectacular…
- Sidney Pride Halloween Drag Show (After Show 18+) — Thu, Oct 29
Sidney Pride Halloween Drag Show (After Show 18+)
9:00 PMMary Winspear Centre$30.45
Join Sidney Pride as many of Victoria’s iconic queer legends hit the stage in a Halloween Drag Performance Spectacular…
Saturday, October 31
- Sat · Oct31Halloween Festival — Sat, Oct 31
Halloween Festival
10:00 AMPort Hardy
port🎃 Halloween Festival: A Spooktacular Good Time! 👻 Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches, and creatures of all…
- Sat · Oct3123rd World Craft Bazaar Parksville — Sat, Oct 31
23rd World Craft Bazaar Parksville
10:00 AMKnox United Church
Knox United Church. An international fair-trade marketplace featuring artisans and non-profit humanitarian groups active…
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…
- Sat · Oct31SS Forum Presents Terri Givens: How Worried Should We Be About the US Midterms? — Sat, Oct 31
SS Forum Presents Terri Givens: How Worried Should We Be About the US Midterms?
3:00 PMArtSpring$5-$25
ArtSpring – Theatre. On November 3, all 435 districts in the U.S. House of Representatives and 33 seats in the U.S.
Bourne to be Ozz — Sat, Oct 31Bourne to be Ozz
7:30 PMTidemark Theatre$48
Tidemark Theatre. Prepare for a night drenched in heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and the unmistakable spirit of metal’s…
- Sat · Oct31Vortex Vol. 3: Inferno — Sat, Oct 31
Vortex Vol. 3: Inferno
8:00 PMPort Alberni
The KCC (Kinsmen Community Centre). A night where the dance floor transforms into a blazing inferno of sound, light, and…
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…
- Tofino Getaway Packages with Victoria International Wine Festival — Nov 1 – Nov 3
Tofino Getaway Packages with Victoria International Wine Festival
12:00 PMDuffin Cove Oceanfront Lodging
Tom Cochrane Duo — Sun, Nov 1Tom Cochrane Duo
7:30 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$77.50-$88
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. The CPAC and Gee Dan Productions presents General tickets are on sale Friday, July 17…
Tuesday, November 3
Tom Cochrane — Tue, Nov 3Tom Cochrane
7:30 PMTidemark Theatre$120
There are arena shows… but every once in a while, you get the chance to experience Canadian music icon Tom Cochrane up…
Thursday, November 5
- Victoria International Wine Festival 2026 — Nov 5 – Nov 9
Victoria International Wine Festival 2026
7:00 PMVictoria Conference Centre
William Prince – SOLD OUT — Thu, Nov 5William Prince – SOLD OUT
7:30 PMMary Winspear Centre$68
An Acoustic Evening With William Prince: On Rolls The Wheel Tour William Prince brings his unmistakable voice and deeply…
- Thu · Nov5Vancouver Island One Act Play Festival — Thu, Nov 5
Vancouver Island One Act Play Festival
7:30 PMVillage Theatre
Friday, November 6
- Christmas Book & Gift Fair – Courtenay / Comox Valley — Fri, Nov 6
Christmas Book & Gift Fair – Courtenay / Comox Valley
9:00 AMComox Valley
Courtenay Fellowship Baptist Church.
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…
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…
Bourne to be Ozz — Fri, Nov 6Bourne to be Ozz
7:30 PMMary Winspear Centre$54.60
Prepare for a night drenched in heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and the unmistakable spirit of metal’s earliest…
Saturday, November 7
First Chance Christmas Craft Fair — Nov 7 – Nov 8First Chance Christmas Craft Fair
Mary Winspear Centre
First & Last Chance are two distinctive Christmas Craft Shows featuring an array of works of over 80+ artists, artisans…
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…
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…
Tuesday, November 10
The Bros. Landreth – SOLD OUT — Tue, Nov 10The Bros. Landreth – SOLD OUT
7:30 PMMary Winspear Centre$45.15
The Bros. Landreth Tumbling Wild Tour With Madeleine Roger The Bros. Landreth are two-time JUNO Award winners from…
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…
Thursday, November 12
Tofino Adventure Film Festival 2026 — Nov 12 – Nov 20Tofino Adventure Film Festival 2026
8:00 PMBest Western Plus Tin Wis Resort
Film Screening, Arts, Culture & Entertainment. Dates: November 12-14 & 20, 2026 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday, November 13
- Fri · Nov13The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley — Nov 13 – Dec 23
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley
Chemainus Theatre Festival
Runs November 13 – December 23. November 13 – December 23 By: Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon When The Wickhams…
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…
- Pac Rim Comedy Festival - Best of BC — Fri, Nov 13
Pac Rim Comedy Festival - Best of BC
8:00 PMThe MAQ Hotel$35
The MAQ Pub. Opening night of The Pac Rim Comedy Festival in Tofino on Friday, November 13th at The Maq!
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…
- Pac Rim Comedy Festival - BC’s Best — Sat, Nov 14
Pac Rim Comedy Festival - BC’s Best
7:00 PMTofino
Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Club. Vancouver Island All-Stars hit The ANAF in Ucluelet for a fantastic show to close…
- 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…
- Sun · Nov15OK, DOPE Presents Faris Hytiaa Live at Rod & Gun — Sun, Nov 15
OK, DOPE Presents Faris Hytiaa Live at Rod & Gun
9:00 PMRod & Gun Bar and Grill$35
OK, DOPE Stand-up comedy tour comes back to the Rod & Gun! Come see the hilarious Faris Hytiaa! (JFL, Winnipeg Comedy…
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…
Walk Like A Man — Wed, Nov 18Walk Like A Man
7:00 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$67
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. Paquette Entertainment presents Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie…
- Wed · Nov18Salt Spring Film Festival presents: Steal This Story, Please! — Wed, Nov 18
Salt Spring Film Festival presents: Steal This Story, Please!
7:30 PMArtSpring$16
ArtSpring – Theatre. Fiercely independent journalist Amy Goodman has spent three decades holding the powerful to…
Friday, November 20
- Fri · Nov20Winterfest Craft Fair — Nov 20 – Nov 22
Winterfest Craft Fair
9:00 AMQualicum Beach Civic Centre
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Join us at the winter-themed craft fair for a day of festive fun! Delight in the hairy…
- Fri · Nov20Moonlight & Magic 2026: Elf Yourself! — Fri, Nov 20
Moonlight & Magic 2026: Elf Yourself!
5:00 PMCourtenay
Downtown Courtenay's evening holiday celebration, with this year's theme Elf Yourself! Shops and streets light up for…
Saturday, November 21
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar — Sat, Nov 21Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar
Mary Winspear Centre
Discover a wonderful selection of handmade crafts, including quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, Christmas ornaments…
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…
Victorian Christmas Craft Fair 2026 — Nov 21 – Nov 22Victorian Christmas Craft Fair 2026
Saanich Commonwealth Place$5
- Sat · Nov21Destroyed Underground Film Fest — Sat, Nov 21
Destroyed Underground Film Fest
12:00 PMUniversity of Victoria$8-$11
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