Festival

Lonnie Powell and Jordan Illington, producers of the Day of the Dog. (Lia Crowe)

Who let the dogs out? Day of the Dog party returns to Victoria

Annual event returns Aug. 12

  • Aug 1, 2023

 

In its second year, Function Festival returns to Victoria with international and local musicians, a kids’ zone, a BIPOC vendor village, food vendors, a 19+ VIP section and a barber shop. (Courtesy Function Festival)

Victoria Function Festival Aug. 19 an eclectic mix of entertainment

Victoria’s first BIPOC festival back for a second year

  • Jul 24, 2023

 

B-Movie Festival offers free movies under the stars. (Courtesy VFF)

B-Movie Festival a must-see freebie experience

Free films under the stars courtesy of the Victoria Film Festival

  • Jul 21, 2023

 

Taken at Wonderment 2021 in Banfield Park with LongWalkShortDock's equipment in foreground. (David Bodrug)

Wonderment Festival Aug. 4-7 showcases marriage between tech & art

Wonderment artistic director, David Bodrug, is confident the 2023 edition of the…

  • Jun 29, 2023
Taken at Wonderment 2021 in Banfield Park with LongWalkShortDock's equipment in foreground. (David Bodrug)
Originally from Kitamaat Village, B.C. and currently based in Vancouver, Snotty Nose Rez Kids are a First Nations hip hop duo composed of Haisla rappers Darren "Young D" Metz and Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce. They are performing at Tilt! July 8. (Kaylee Smoke)

Here’s why Tilt!, Phillips Backyard, is Phillips largest production to date

The three day event will see live music from DJ Pee .Wee, Bahamas, Lord Huron and more

Originally from Kitamaat Village, B.C. and currently based in Vancouver, Snotty Nose Rez Kids are a First Nations hip hop duo composed of Haisla rappers Darren "Young D" Metz and Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce. They are performing at Tilt! July 8. (Kaylee Smoke)
Claire Yoo (left), president of the Victoria Korean Canadian Women's Association, joins Heejae Shin, Sugene Song and Kyoung Soon Won at the association's booth at Folktoria in Centennial Square. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)

Every culture has its lullabies – Folktoria June 3 and 4 in Victoria

More than 65 groups are represented, showcasing dance, food, clothing and more

  • May 15, 2023
Claire Yoo (left), president of the Victoria Korean Canadian Women's Association, joins Heejae Shin, Sugene Song and Kyoung Soon Won at the association's booth at Folktoria in Centennial Square. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)
Pulcherie Mboussi organizes AfriCa Fest to help newcomers feel at home. (Kazakiz)

‘A space for me to feel at home’: AfriCa Fest set for May in Victoria

AfriCa Fest’s Pulcherie Mboussi uses dance, music and food to bring together small but diverse African community

Pulcherie Mboussi organizes AfriCa Fest to help newcomers feel at home. (Kazakiz)
Dancers Amadou and Emilie enjoying kizomba. (ALCES)

Kizomba is about more than the dance

Fourth annual Kizomba Festival is a fun way to learn what’s behind a new rhythm

  • Mar 22, 2023
Dancers Amadou and Emilie enjoying kizomba. (ALCES)
Victoria Beer Week will see the return of popular events, like beer and pizza night, along with new additions to the lineup. (File photo courtesy Victoria Beer Society)
Victoria Beer Week will see the return of popular events, like beer and pizza night, along with new additions to the lineup. (File photo courtesy Victoria Beer Society)
Victoria Festival of Authors handout photo

Calling all book lovers

Victoria Festival of Authors returns with a stellar lineup

  • Sep 26, 2022
Victoria Festival of Authors handout photo
Performers engage in a friendship dance at a previous One Wave Gathering event. This year’s events get underway Sept. 9. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Peoples’ Partnership)

One Wave Gathering celebrates Indigenous culture across Greater Victoria

14th annual event inspired by themes of healing and resurgence

Performers engage in a friendship dance at a previous One Wave Gathering event. This year’s events get underway Sept. 9. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Peoples’ Partnership)
Maddie, played by Melanie Rose Wilson (right) and Cher, played by Arabella Costello, in a scene from the upcoming Telefilm Talent to Watch feature film All-in Madonna, which premieres virtually at the Whistler Film Festival on Dec. 9. (Courtesy Blue Lake Films Ltd).

Saanich director’s first feature virtually premieres at Whistler Film Festival

All-in Madonna, directed by Arnold Lim, streams is available through Dec. 31

Maddie, played by Melanie Rose Wilson (right) and Cher, played by Arabella Costello, in a scene from the upcoming Telefilm Talent to Watch feature film All-in Madonna, which premieres virtually at the Whistler Film Festival on Dec. 9. (Courtesy Blue Lake Films Ltd).
The SkeenaWild Conservation Trust is taking its 11th annual film festival online this year. (Courtesy of SkeenaWild Film Festival)

Thursday night online film festival displays beauty of northern B.C.

Residents can tune in and vote on their favourite films on Nov. 12

The SkeenaWild Conservation Trust is taking its 11th annual film festival online this year. (Courtesy of SkeenaWild Film Festival)
SKAMpede goes live in July

SKAMpede goes live in July

Beloved annual event returns with changes, pre-registration online

  • Jul 9, 2020
SKAMpede goes live in July
Large crowds at The 39 Days of July came out to listen to the music of young performers in 2019. This year, due to COVID-19, performances will be available online only. (Lexi Bainas/file)

Duncan’s 39 Days of July transitions to online shows for 2020

Traditionally, the 39 Days of July has consisted of a series of outdoor musical events

Large crowds at The 39 Days of July came out to listen to the music of young performers in 2019. This year, due to COVID-19, performances will be available online only. (Lexi Bainas/file)
The 2020 editions of Laketown Shakedown and Sunfest have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Citizen file)
The 2020 editions of Laketown Shakedown and Sunfest have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Citizen file)
March (or drive) into the Harbour City this month!

March (or drive) into the Harbour City this month!

From Festival Nanaimo’s 40-plus events to waterfront sights and sounds, mid-Island city has it all

  • Mar 2, 2020
March (or drive) into the Harbour City this month!
Vic Film Fest: Fresh perspectives for 2020

Vic Film Fest: Fresh perspectives for 2020

New head programmer Kinga Binkowska brings new ideas, international experience to bear

Vic Film Fest: Fresh perspectives for 2020
British character actor Bill Nighy, who co-stars with Annette Bening in Hope Gap, screening at the 2020 Victoria Film Festival, will be in town for a post-screening conversation on stage Feb. 8 at The Vic Theatre. Film still courtesy Screen Media Films

Famed character actor Bill Nighy to be part of 2020 Victoria Film Festival

Nighy to chat with CTV’s Richard Crouse after Feb. 8 screening of the film Hope Gap

  • Jan 10, 2020
British character actor Bill Nighy, who co-stars with Annette Bening in Hope Gap, screening at the 2020 Victoria Film Festival, will be in town for a post-screening conversation on stage Feb. 8 at The Vic Theatre. Film still courtesy Screen Media Films
Discover your inner self at Intuitive Arts Festival

Discover your inner self at Intuitive Arts Festival

More than 40 exhibitors, various workshops on tap this weekend at Da Vinci Centre

Discover your inner self at Intuitive Arts Festival