Music events on the island

34 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen. Dates and times come from the organisers — where one hasn’t published a start time, we say so rather than guess.

See what’s on near you This weekend

Friday, September 25

Fri, Sep 25
Brent Butt – Sold Out
Mary Winspear Centre$60
Born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, BRENT BUTT discovered early that being funny was a good way to get attention. Brent honed…
Brent Butt – Sold Out — Fri, Sep 25
Fri, Sep 25
Orion Lecture Series: Starting a Collective: Working with Composers and Building a Musical Life

12:30 PMUniversity of Victoria

MacLaurin (MAC) B-Wing, Rm. B120. Join members of Thin Edge New Music Collective — our Orion Series in Fine Arts guest…

Fri, Sep 25

UVSS Night Market

4:00 PMUniversity of Victoria

Student Union Building (SUB). Join local vendors and food trucks for a night of festivities and live music! Looking for…

Fri, Sep 25

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…

Fri, Sep 25

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, Sep 25

Monsters of Rock Arena Tour

7:00 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$58

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. Rock or Bust presents General tickets for this event will be on sale on July 14, 2026…

Fri, Sep 25

An Evening for Music and Reconciliation

7:00 PMVictoria

Victoria. Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Fri, Sep 25

Kluxen & Pouliot – Dvořák’s New World Symphony & Sibelius Violin Concerto

7:30 PMUniversity of Victoria

Farquhar at UVic. Heino Eller’s Dawn captures both the first light of day and the awakening of Estonian national…

Fri, Sep 25

Shari Ulrich and the Unfaithful Servants

7:30 PMArtSpring$25-$40

ArtSpring – Theatre. Two of Canada’s finest—Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants—share the stage for a night of…

Fri, Sep 25

MOONDANCE: The Van Morrison Songbook

7:30 PMSid Williams Theatre$55

Sid Williams Theatre, Courtenay. Concert Venue Sid Williams Theatre Accessibility Information.

Fri, Sep 25

AKASHAH & Dubversified Culture Present: MAGNOLIA - Floral & Feral Rave

9:00 PMThe Downbeat Event Centre$28.07-$38.74

The Downbeat event centre.

Saturday, September 26

Sat, Sep 26
Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants
Mary Winspear Centre$54.20
Two of Canada’s finest—Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants—share the stage for a night of unforgettable acoustic…
Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
Sooke Country Market at Woodside Farm
10:00 AMWoodside Farm
Event Schedule: April 18, 2026 - October 10, 2026 Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturday, October 3…
Sooke Country Market at Woodside Farm — Sat, Sep 26
Sep 26 – Sep 27
ISSAMBA’s Culture Days Festival
11:00 AMInner Harbour
Ship Point Inner Harbour. Celebrate culture, community, music, dance, food and creativity at ISSAMBA’s Culture Days…
ISSAMBA’s Culture Days Festival — Sep 26 – Sep 27
Sat, Sep 26
Community Fundraiser Dinner For Cops For Cancer Tour De Rock
5:00 PMTofino
Eat & Drink, Fundraiser, Kid and Family-Friendly. Listed as: September 26, 2026 | 5:00pm
Community Fundraiser Dinner For Cops For Cancer Tour De Rock — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
Andrew Michael Blues Band at The Queen's Nanaimo
6:30 PMThe Queen's$20
The Queen's.
Andrew Michael Blues Band at The Queen's Nanaimo — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
The Heels
7:30 PMSid Williams Theatre$60
Sid Williams Theatre, Courtenay. Live music - Country Venue Sid Williams Theatre Accessibilit.
The Heels — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
Orion Series in Fine Arts presents: Thin Edge New Music Collective
7:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (MAC B125). The Orion Series in Fine Arts presents Thin Edge New Music Collective : a mere…
Orion Series in Fine Arts presents: Thin Edge New Music Collective — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
The New Acoustic Masters: Freeman, de Groot, Bachand & Linthicum
7:30 PMChristian Science Church$40.54
Christian Science Church.
The New Acoustic Masters: Freeman, de Groot, Bachand & Linthicum — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
The New Acoustic Masters
7:30 PMChristian Science Church$40.25
Christian Science Church. Times: 7:30 pm
The New Acoustic Masters — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
Cowichan Symphony Society: Christian Kluxen and Blake Pouliot with Victoria Symphony
7:30 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$75
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. Cowichan Symphony Society presents Single Student/Child: $20 Subscriptions available…
Cowichan Symphony Society: Christian Kluxen and Blake Pouliot with Victoria Symphony — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
Love Can Build A Bridge: The Judds/Wynonna Experience
7:30 PMTidemark Theatre$53
Tidemark Theatre. Love Can Build a Bridge is a heartfelt tribute celebrating the timeless music, harmonies, and spirit…
Love Can Build A Bridge: The Judds/Wynonna Experience — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
An Evening with Chris Botti - Victoria Jazz Society
7:30 PMRoyal Theatre$70-$115
Royal Theatre. Times: 7:30 pm
An Evening with Chris Botti - Victoria Jazz Society — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
Paul Black Solo, blues-rock @Char's
7:30 PMChar's Landing
Char's Landing.
Paul Black Solo, blues-rock @Char's — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
Blow at High Dough: The Music of The Tragically Hip
8:00 PMRod & Gun Bar and Grill$30
Got Pop? Concerts & The Rod & Gun Pub presents Blow at High Dough: The Music of The Tragically Hip. Saturday September…
Blow at High Dough: The Music of The Tragically Hip — Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
Blue Moon Dance - Sound Factory
8:00 PMCampbell River
Blue Moon Dance - Sound Factory — Sat, Sep 26
Sep 26 – Sep 27
Paws on the Dance Floor
8:00 PMVictoria$30
622 Admirals Rd. Times: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Paws on the Dance Floor — Sep 26 – Sep 27

Sunday, September 27

Sun, Sep 27
Kluxen & Pouliot
2:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Farquhar Auditorium (JCC B115). Heino Eller’s Dawn captures both the first light of day and the awakening of Estonian…
Kluxen & Pouliot — Sun, Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27
Knox presents The Blue Hearts
3:00 PMKnox United Church$25
Knox United Church. Join us on Sunday, September 27th for a great afternoon of blues/jazz music with Big Hank & The Blue…
Knox presents The Blue Hearts — Sun, Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27
Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs and Stories of Pacific Canada
4:00 PMParksville Museum$28.07
Parksville Museum. Experience BC history through music and story with Bruce Coughlan, the singing storyteller behind…
Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs and Stories of Pacific Canada — Sun, Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27
Belle Plaine
7:00 PMTidemark Theatre$30
Willow Point Lions Hall. Enigmatic singer-songwriter Belle Plaine hails from the heart of the Canadian Prairies. She…
Belle Plaine — Sun, Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27
Open Mic NIght!
7:00 PMThe Gate House Theatre
The Gate House Theatre, 1705 Campbell Way, Port Mcneill. Step into the spotlight or sit back and enjoy an evening of…
Open Mic NIght! — Sun, Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27
DAN MANGAN (SOLD OUT)
7:30 PMArtSpring$10-$50
ArtSpring – Theatre. Few artists capture the beauty, humour, and complexity of modern life quite like Dan Mangan – and…
DAN MANGAN (SOLD OUT) — Sun, Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27
A Night of Latin American Folk
8:00 PMUniversity of VictoriaPay what you can
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (MAC B125). The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures is proud to announce “A…
A Night of Latin American Folk — Sun, Sep 27

Friday, September 25

Brent Butt – Sold Out

Orion Lecture Series: Starting a Collective: Working with Composers and Building a Musical Life

UVSS Night Market

Live Music at the Bayside

Music Trivia

Monsters of Rock Arena Tour

An Evening for Music and Reconciliation

Kluxen & Pouliot – Dvořák’s New World Symphony & Sibelius Violin Concerto

Shari Ulrich and the Unfaithful Servants

MOONDANCE: The Van Morrison Songbook

AKASHAH & Dubversified Culture Present: MAGNOLIA - Floral & Feral Rave

Saturday, September 26

Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants

Sooke Country Market at Woodside Farm

ISSAMBA’s Culture Days Festival

Community Fundraiser Dinner For Cops For Cancer Tour De Rock

Andrew Michael Blues Band at The Queen's Nanaimo

The Heels

Orion Series in Fine Arts presents: Thin Edge New Music Collective

The New Acoustic Masters: Freeman, de Groot, Bachand & Linthicum

The New Acoustic Masters

Cowichan Symphony Society: Christian Kluxen and Blake Pouliot with Victoria Symphony

Love Can Build A Bridge: The Judds/Wynonna Experience

An Evening with Chris Botti - Victoria Jazz Society

Paul Black Solo, blues-rock @Char's

Blow at High Dough: The Music of The Tragically Hip

Blue Moon Dance - Sound Factory

Paws on the Dance Floor

Sunday, September 27

Kluxen & Pouliot

Knox presents The Blue Hearts

Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs and Stories of Pacific Canada

Belle Plaine

Open Mic NIght!

DAN MANGAN (SOLD OUT)

A Night of Latin American Folk

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