VICTORIA, BC FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS IN AUGUST
AUGUST IN VICTORIA IS PERFECT! DAYS ARE WARM AND LONG, NIGHTS ARE COOL AND MELLOW! ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN GOING ON!
EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE GOING AHEAD AS ‘NORMAL’ BUT PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK THE OFFICIAL EVENT WEBSITE IN CASE COVID REARS IT’S UGLY HEAD AGAIN!!
MUSIC BY THE SEA
Victoria Concerts - August 1 to 5, 2022 Location: Victoria International Marina Buy Tickets for Victoria - https://ci.ovationtix.com/36331/production/1120658 An intimate musical experience in breathtaking settings! Join us for Music by
HARBOUR BLUES ‘N ROOTS FESTIVAL
AUGUST 25 - 28, 2022 The Vancouver Island Blues Bash features local, international, and regional blues and R&B artists/groups in both free to the public and ticketed performances on the
DRAGON BOAT RACES
AUGUST 6 & 7, 2022 On August 6-7, 2022, we’re launching the Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival on the Gorge Waterway along Victoria’s spectacular harbour system. This exciting weekend of
ARTS & MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
AUGUST 6 & 7, 2022 THE GARDENS AT HCP Now in its 26 year Arts & Music in the Gardens is one of the most well-loved festivals in Victoria, BC.
PET-A-PALOOZA
AUGUST 13+14 2022 SAT - 10:00 - 4:00 SUN - 11:00 - 4:00 BULLEN PARK, 1140 LYALL ST, ESQUIMAL THE WEST COAST’S LARGEST OUTDOOR PET FESTIVAL IS COMING BACK! THIS
FRINGE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 24 - SEPT 4, 2022 ON-LINE AND METRO STUDIO With the easing of restrictions, the Victoria Fringe returned with new dates and new ways to Fringe in 2021. Running
PHILLIPS BACKYARD MUSIC FESTIVAL
May 14, 2022 To August 14, 2022 2010 Government Street Phillips will be hosting three separate two-day festivals in their Backyard, GLITTERBOMBER (May 14th and 15th), TILT! (July 9th and 10th), and IMPLOSION EXPLOSION (August 13th and 14th).
THE BIG RIG SHOW
JULY 30 - AUG 1, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: HERITAGE ACRES Come and see the Big Rig trucks in the front field Entrance CLICK HERE FOR MORE
COLWOOD BEACH FOOD DAYS
MAY 6 - AUGUST 28, 2022 Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, head to the Lagoon Beach along Ocean Boulevard in Colwood for eats from your favourite local food trucks in the
JUNIOR NATURE SKETCH
Saturdays - July 13, August 3, August 6 Who: Ages 5 to 13 Where: Online Time: Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am PST Junior Nature Sketch: Raptors Among Us Look to the skies and see the amazing raptors
ON-GOING EVENTS
This is for long-term events that may span several months or more!
SIDNEY THURSDAY NITE MARKET
SIDNEY THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET THURSDAY night - 5:30 to 8:30 pm June 2nd to September 1st, 2022 Outside at the
ARTSEA FALL TOUR
VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF 2022 Short films featuring local arts and cultural practitioners. Experience a virtual studio
PUBLIC MARKET AT BASTION SQUARE
MAY 1 - SEPT 25, 2022 Sundays: 11 AM - 4:00 PM A unique and exciting place to shop for