Music events on the island
32 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Thursday, October 29
- Evolve Presents: BURIED ALIVE - Grave Rave Halloween Thursday — Oct 29 – Oct 30
Evolve Presents: BURIED ALIVE - Grave Rave Halloween Thursday
9:30 PMEvolve NightClubFree-$11.98
Evolve NightClub, Skinner Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada. Get ready to rave all night at Evolve’s BURIED ALIVE Halloween…
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Friday, October 30
- Fri · Oct30Fridaymusic: Guitar — Fri, Oct 30
Fridaymusic: Guitar
12:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (MAC B125). Hit pause on your day and recharge with live music performed by UVic School of…
- Fri · Oct30Halloween Disco Dance Party — Fri, Oct 30
Halloween Disco Dance Party
5:00 PMSooke
October 30, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6715 Eustace Rd, Sooke
- Fri · Oct30Live Music at the Bayside — Fri, Oct 30
Live Music at the Bayside
5:30 PMThe Bayside Restaurant & Lounge
Bayside Restaurant & Lounge. Come and enjoy the best views in town while listening to local musicians. Every weekend at…
Music Bingo Halloween Takeover at Merridale Cidery & Distillery — Fri, Oct 30Music Bingo Halloween Takeover at Merridale Cidery & Distillery
6:00 PMMerridale Cidery & Distillery
Looking for a fun Halloween event in the Cowichan Valley? Join us on Friday, October 30, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a…
- Fri · Oct30Music Trivia — Fri, Oct 30
Music Trivia
6:00 PMThe Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub
The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub. Music Trivia Every Friday at 6:00 PM! Think you know your tunes? Test your music…
- Fri · Oct30Lighthouse Family Halloween Party — Fri, Oct 30
Lighthouse Family Halloween Party
6:00 PMLighthouse Community Centre
Calling all Lighthouse Country families! Join your neighbours on Friday, October 30, from 6 to 8 pm at the Lighthouse…
Ballet Victoria’s Ballet Rocks — Fri, Oct 30Ballet Victoria’s Ballet Rocks
7:00 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$39
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. Regular Adult $39 | Regular Senior $33 | Regular Student $20 | Regular Child $18…
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…
- Fri · Oct30HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER - Open Mic/Karaoke + DJ Spine Hair — Fri, Oct 30
HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER - Open Mic/Karaoke + DJ Spine Hair
8:00 PMThe Gate House Theatre
The Gate House Theatre, 1705 Campbell Way, Port Mcneill. 🎃 HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER AT THE GATEHOUSE THEATRE! 👻 Get ready…
- Fri · Oct30UVic Symphony Orchestra: Chiaroscuro — Fri, Oct 30
UVic Symphony Orchestra: Chiaroscuro
8:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Farquhar Auditorium (JCC B115). UViSO opens its season on the eve before Halloween with a journey from darkness into…
DJ Suski + Friends — Fri, Oct 30DJ Suski + Friends
9:00 PMTofino
Arts, Culture & Entertainment. Dates: October 30, 2026 | 9:00pm - Late
- Fri · Oct30BURNT with Angelica & The Challengers — Fri, Oct 30
BURNT with Angelica & The Challengers
9:30 PMWaverley Hotel$25
Rock, reggae, funk and gospel to fuel the first costume party of the season at The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. Box…
- HALLOWSEVE — Oct 30 – Oct 31
HALLOWSEVE
10:00 PMNanaimo$6.73-$22.73
LUX Nightclub, 240 Skinner Street, Nanaimo. Join us in person for HALLOWSEVE—a spooky night packed with eerie fun and…
Saturday, October 31
- Sat · Oct31Witches Dance Performance — Sat, Oct 31
Witches Dance Performance
1:30 PMParksville Community Park
- Sat · Oct31Violin Studio Recital — Sat, Oct 31
Violin Studio Recital
2:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (MAC B125). Showcasing UVic School of Music violin students from the studio of Ann…
- Sat · Oct31Karaoke at the Eagles Parksville — Sat, Oct 31
Karaoke at the Eagles Parksville
5:00 PMFraternal Order of Eagles Parksville
Fraternal Order of Eagles. Come join us for Saturday Night Karaoke at the Eagles! Sing your favourite songs, enjoy a…
Esquimalt Legion Halloween Dance — Sat, Oct 31Esquimalt Legion Halloween Dance
7:00 PMVictoria$15-$20
- Sat · Oct31Halloween Bash 2026: A Spooky Costume Party with Live Music — Sat, Oct 31
Halloween Bash 2026: A Spooky Costume Party with Live Music
7:00 PMVictoria$15
Trafalgar/Pro Patria Legion Branch 292, Dunedin Street. Get ready to shake all night with 3 bands and a costume contest!
- Sat · Oct31Halloween Dance — Sat, Oct 31
Halloween Dance
7:00 PMQualicum and District Curling Club$20
Qualicum Curling Centre. Don't miss our spooky AND fun Halloween Dance – Saturday, October 31st from 7 to 11 pm. Dance…
Groove Kitchen's Halloween Grave Rave — Sat, Oct 31Groove Kitchen's Halloween Grave Rave
7:30 PMHermann’s Jazz Club$29.36
IT’S HALLOWEEN SO GRAB YOUR CREEPIEST COSTUMES AND FREAK THE FUNK OUT WITH US!! Dance in your pants?? EXORCISE IT!! The…
- Recovery House: Rave Beyond the Grave — Sat, Oct 31
Recovery House: Rave Beyond the Grave
7:30 PMEastern Star Hall$17.40-$33.40
Eastern Star Hall. This Halloween, we’re turning up the music, bringing out the costumes and dancing **Beyond the…
- The Witching Hour: A Halloween Performance + Dance Party [Victoria] — Oct 31 – Nov 1
The Witching Hour: A Halloween Performance + Dance Party [Victoria]
8:00 PMVictoria Conference Centre$43.93-$853.34
Victoria Conference Centre - Crystal Garden. Passion & Performance presents....The Witching Hour. Lose yourself in a…
- BOOS & BOOGIE: Halloween Bash at SIP! — Oct 31 – Nov 1
BOOS & BOOGIE: Halloween Bash at SIP!
8:00 PMNanaimo
SIP, 601 Bruce Avenue #106, Nanaimo. Join us for BOOS & BOOGIE—a Halloween night packed with killer tunes, spooky…
- Sat · Oct31Persian Halloween Party — Sat, Oct 31
Persian Halloween Party
8:00 PMVictoria$17.38-$22.72
Victoria Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara Street. Halloween is arriving and we got the party for you with the best Persian DJ…
- 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…
- Sat · Oct31Halloween Party at The Rod & Gun — Sat, Oct 31
Halloween Party at The Rod & Gun
9:00 PMRod & Gun Bar and Grill$5
Join us Saturday October 31st for the Rod & Gun Halloween Party. Featuring DJ Smoothie 9 - late.
- Sat · Oct31Nightmare on the Island: A Halloween Costume Party — Oct 31 – Nov 1
Nightmare on the Island: A Halloween Costume Party
10:00 PMUkrainian Cultural Centre$17.31-$20
Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas Street. Nightmare on the Island takes over Halloween night with hip-hop…
Sunday, November 1
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…
TULUA — Sun, Nov 1TULUA
4:30 PMArtSpring$10-$45
ArtSpring – Theatre. Young but traditional—Tulua have been described by the Irish Independent as “one of the hottest…
Take it to the Limit – The Music & Legacy of the Eagles — Sun, Nov 1Take it to the Limit – The Music & Legacy of the Eagles
7:00 PMMcPherson Playhouse$64-$74
McPherson Playhouse. Experience the magic as “Take It To The Limit” brings to life your favorite Eagles hits, including…
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…