Festivals

Maybe you're a music lover. Maybe you're a wine and culinary aficionado. Or maybe you are looking for incredible experiences for your family.

Regardless of your particular tastes, there is a festival happening on Vancouver Island that offers exactly what you're looking for! From the Dragonboat Festival in Victoria to Duncan Summer Festival...and from Nanaimo's Bathtub Races and Maritime Festival to Campbell River's Salmon Fest, Vancouver Island has it all!

Simply browse the following list of festivals in order of date.

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TD JazzFest 2026: Miles Electric Band (Celebrating 100 Years of Miles Davis)

Fri. June 19th, 2026 Victoria

A high-energy tribute to Miles Davis’ electric era, featuring an all-star band reimagining the groundbreaking fusion sound that changed jazz forever.

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TD JazzFest 2026: An Evening with Pink Martini

Wed. June 24th, 2026 Victoria

Pink Martini returns to TD Victoria JazzFest with a new album in 2026!

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Nanaimo Blues Festival

Fri. August 7th, 2026 Nanaimo

Nanaimo Blues Festival offers 3 days of international and national blues, dancing, food trucks, artisans and more!

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Nanaimo Blues Festival

Sun. August 9th, 2026 Nanaimo

Nanaimo Blues Festival offers 3 days of international and national blues, dancing, food trucks, artisans and more!

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Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival

Sat. August 15th, 2026 Chemainus

Enjoy an unforgettable day featuring 100+ craft brews from over 30 BC breweries, along with local cider, refreshing non-alcoholic beverages, and an incredible lineup of 15+ food trucks and local eats

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