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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FUSION: Maasai meets Contemporary Dance with Fernando Anuang'a
Thu. January 23rd, 2025 NanaimoThis workshop explores the Maasai body-wave and its connection between rhythmic breathing voices and undulating torso movements with Kenyan dance artist, Fernando Anuang'a. For all experience levels.
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Sharing is Caring: A public conversation between Maasai dance artist, Fernando Anuang'a (Kenya) and local vocalist, poet, Sonnet L'Abbé
Fri. January 24th, 2025 NanaimoSharing is Caring, an annual event featuring the guest artists of AFRICAN CONNECTIONS, in public dialogue. Join Sonnet L'Abbé & Maasai dance artist, Fernando Anuang'a as they discuss life & art.
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Lunar New Year Fair | 農曆新年市集
Sat. February 1st, 2025 VictoriaJoin us in celebrating the Lunar New Year! The event will feature writing spring couplets, paper-cutting, New Year paintings, and complimentary festive food. All are welcome.
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Pacific Baroque Festival 2025: Peace, Friendship and Joy – Home
Tue. February 18th, 2025 VictoriaOpening concert of Pacific Baroque Festival 2025 featuring organist Aaron James (Toronto) performing works written for intimate spaces on St Barnabas Church's exquisite Brombaugh organ.
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Pacific Baroque Festival 2025: Peace, Friendship and Joy – Abroad
Wed. February 19th, 2025 VictoriaSecond concert of Pacific Baroque Festival 2025 featuring organist Aaron James (Toronto) performing works written for the grand cathedrals of Europe on Christ Church Cathedral's renowned Wolff organ.
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Pacific Baroque Festival 2025: Peace, Friendship and Joy – Peace
Thu. February 20th, 2025 VictoriaAcclaimed soprano Dorothee Mields (Germany) and the ensemble La Modestine will explore heartfelt works inspired by the 30 Years War.
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Fair & Entertainment
Fri. February 21st, 2025 - Sat. February 22nd, 2025 Victoria2 Day Event SIP N SHOP with the Cavaleros Performing Live on Stage with Beacon Brewery serving up their fantastic selection of crafted beer. Vintage,Retro,TIKI,Clothing,Toys,Video Games,Collectibles
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Pacific Baroque Festival 2025: Peace, Friendship and Joy – Friendship
Fri. February 21st, 2025 VictoriaFeaturing acclaimed Germans soprano Dorothee Mields, this concert focuses on the music of three musical friends from Hamburg in Johannes Voorhout’s painting Allegory of Friendship
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Pacific Baroque Festival 2025: Peace, Friendship and Joy – Joy
Sat. February 22nd, 2025 VictoriaGerman soprano Dorothee Mields' final appearance at Pacific Baroque Festival 2025 with a special program of J.S. Bach that she crafted herself.
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Faerie & Fantasy Faire: Wings & Whimsy
Sat. April 12th, 2025 SidneyJoin the Faerie & Fantasy Faire for a day of magic, whimsy, and wonder. Experience enchanting performances, workshops, and a vibrant market!
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Silly Boat Regatta
Sun. July 20th, 2025 Nanaimo10,000 People! One Place! One Purpose! Supporting the Nanaimo Child Development Centre and the children they serve. Join our amazing sponsors and the teams at Silly Boat!
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