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SUMMARY:NYE 2026 Ft: Fort Knox 5\, Koosh\, Mr. Moe\, Sarah Hannah\, Mr. B
DESCRIPTION:Wed. Dec. 31st8pm-4am\n$35 Early Supporter (limited)$50 AdvanceMore at the door.\nThe Downbeat Presents:\n—-NYE 2026—-\nFt:\n*********************\nFort Knox 5 (DC)\nKoosh\nMr. Moe\nSarah-Hannah\nMr.B\n*********************\nWe at The Downbeat are so happy with what the last year has brought. Feeling the love from our cities underground dance community has made this project feel not just right\, but inspirational. We have forged many collaborative partnerships- not to mention friendships built on a shared passion for building our community. Starting at 8pm and running to 4 am this will be the spot to leave it all on the dance floor. We can’t wait to ring in 2026 with you\, lose ourselves in the moment and look forward to sharing much more dance floor magic with you in the year to come. We have extra “early supporter” tier tickets for this\, but they won’t last. See you in the dance.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/nye-2026-ft-fort-knox-5-koosh-mr-moe-sarah-hannah-mr-b/
LOCATION:The Downbeat Event Centre\, 1325 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Live Performance,Music,Parties
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SUMMARY:Broadway in Victoria announces TINA – The Tina Turner Musical\, January 6-11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Broadway in Victoria announces the Victoria premiere of the award-winning Broadway musical TINA – The Tina Turner Musical\, on stage from January 6-11\, 2026\, at Victoria’s Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St). Lauded as “something everybody everywhere should come see” by New York Magazine\, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring true story of a woman who defied racism\, sexism\, and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n Roll. This smash-hit stage production celebrates Tina Turner’s incredible talent and triumphant rise from a small-town girl with a big voice to an international icon\, and features some of her biggest hits: “What’s Love Got to Do with It\,” “Proud Mary\,” “The Best\,” and “River Deep – Mountain High\,” and many more. Tickets and information: rmts.bc.ca
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/broadway-in-victoria-announces-tina-the-tina-turner-musical-january-6-11-2026/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Live at The Mint: Elbow Kiss\, Esther Forseth & Angela Begin
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beautiful night of original music written by singer-songwriters based between Victoria\, Edmonton and Montreal
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/live-at-the-mint-elbow-kiss-esther-forseth-angela-begin/
LOCATION:The Mint Victoria\, 1414 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:Art Battle Victoria - January
DESCRIPTION:Art Battle is live\, competitive painting like you’ve never seen before. In three fast-paced rounds\, artists battle the clock and each other to create their best work in just 20 minutes. \nAs they paint\, you’ll move around the easels\, witnessing the creative process up close. Grab a beverage\, cast your vote to help decide the winner\, and bid in a silent auction to take your favourite piece home.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/art-battle-victoria-january/
LOCATION:Capital Ballroom\, 858 Yates Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1L8
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Queer Open Stage
DESCRIPTION:Are you an 2SLGBTQIA+ performer? ✨✨\nDo you need a safer space to showcase your\ntalent\, find community\, and network\nwith other queer artists?\nBring your performance to our…\n~~~?️‍?QUEER OPEN STAGE!!! ?️‍?~~~\nMusic\, drag\, poetry\, dance\, comedy\, or magic\, ???\nif you can do it in 10 minutes or less – we want to see it!\nEach month there will be a featured performer:\nJanuary’s featured performer will be singer-songwriter Elbow Kiss!\n~About Elbow Kiss~\nElbow Kiss is an experimental folk project by Em Boreen (they/them)\, based in lekwungen territory (Victoria BC Canada). Elbow Kiss humbly draws inspiration from classic country and folk\, as well as modern folk\, indie and pop. Em plucks guitar\, harp\, and heart strings\, gently dredging up deep seeds of queer yearning\, nostalgia\, heartbreak. Love songs to ghosts. They also appear on vocals in local dream punk band\, Ghost Darling.\n~Preview Elbow Kiss~\nhttps://elbowkiss.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/elbow.kiss\nbio.site/elbowkiss. \n⌚Show up at 6:30 pm to sign up\, or e-mail for early sign-up.\nLight snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided! Yum ?\n(please review accessibility info for theDock below\, regardless of your needs)\nThis event is presented by the Victoria Downtown Residents Association (https://www.victoriadra.ca/)\, and is hosted by Sara Rose Hébert (they/them).\n? NOTE: Allies are welcome as audience members but performance spots are reserved for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.\nWe also need VOLUNTEERS! Just a bit of set up\, door\, and tear down. The more hands we have\, the lighter the workload for all of us! You can find more details by following the sign-up link below.\nHere’s a link to sign up:\nhttps://victoriadra.getcommunal.com/volunteer…/1310\nThis is a free event\, however\, we will be collecting donations to purchase items for the Lekwungen Community Toolshed\, so bring cash if you are able:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/CommunityToolShed/\nAccessibility details:\n-? Bus tickets available for those facing financial barriers to attending\n-?️Sensory corner (with fidgets\, and colouring supplies)\n-?Ear plugs available\n-?Elevator to 3rd floor\, even floor throughout 3rd floor\, no stairs\n-?Bathrooms gender friendly (single stalls)\n-?Reduced-scent space\n– Event space is carpeted\n-⛔No peanuts\n– Masks recommended (provided at door if forgotten)\nFor more accessibility and parking info\, email us at queeropenstagevic@gmail.com\nAbout your host:\nSara Rose (they/them) is a local queer\, neurodivergent singer-songwriter and vocal coach who is passionate about community and increasing accessibility.? ❤
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/queer-open-stage/
LOCATION:The Dock Victoria – Coworking Centre for Social Impact\, 722 Cormorant Street\, Suite 300\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 3G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Community Event,Live Performance,Theatre
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SUMMARY:HERALD STREET BREW WORKS 5TH ANNIVERSARY
DESCRIPTION:ENTERTAINMENT STARTS AT 2 P.M. AND GOES UNTIL CLOSE.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/herald-street-brew-works-5th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Herald St Brew Works\, 506 Herald Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Food & Drink,Live Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:The Strange Hour: A Brunch Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:The Strange Hour is BACK for its second season with more strangeness than ever! \nThe Strange Hour is Victoria’s ONLY 19+ brunch variety show featuring presenters and performers across genres. Think wrestlers\, chefs\, drag\, beer experts\, burlesque\, people making music with bugs…anything and everything happens at The Strange Hour. \nOur January 25th show is going to be a humdinger of an event\, featuring… \n– Seán – a 10-minute consideration of life\, death\, & afterlives in the digital age.\n– Rebound Dance Collective – dance + science.\n– Phoenix HellFire – Burlesque celebrating the chaos and ecstasy within us all.\n– Sustainable Fox – Sustainability\, saving the world one plastic ramekin at a time. \nPLUS VENDORS!!!\n– Pizza for Breakfast Designs – Jewelry\n– Iris Moore – Painting / Sketches \nWhere?: Theatre SKAM Satellite Studio (849 Fort Street)\nWhen?: Sunday\, January 25th – Doors 10AM – Show 11AM-1PM (W/ short intermission)\nCost?: $25 regular\, $35 pay-it-forward\, $15 accessible (if price is a barrier\, please reach out!) \nAlso\, featuring The Strange Table: run by Victoria Supply\, a new Strange Hour feature / place to make new friends\, craft\, or learn a new skill. Each Strange Hour will feature a new activity / skill building session. \nDrinks by Driftwood available for purchase\, as well as baked goods and onigiris by Good Filling Sankaku. Come early\, make some crafts\, and eat some brunch\, while hanging out in the newly redesigned Strange Lounge. \nOn the Lands and Waterways of the Songhees and Xwsepsum Peoples. Wheelchair accessible. Relaxed performance (house will never fully go dark\, unlimited in/out\, whatever your body needs!). \nHosted by Victoria’s one and only\, Keith Sonic and the greatest lil’ theatre companies\, Theatre SKAM and Spec Theatre.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/the-strange-hour-a-brunch-variety-show-3/
LOCATION:SKAM Satellite Studio\, 849 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Cultural Event,Live Performance,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Monique Gray Smith\, in conversation with Robin Ducharme
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Monique Gray Smith’s new book\, Sharing the Light: Stories and Reflections ! A collection which inspires gratitude\, love\, joy\, and hope in navigating life in a changing\, challenging world. \nMonique Gray Smith weaves together short stories\, poignant reflections\, and thoughtful questions that invite readers to pause and reconnect with their inner light. And as an Indigenous author\, Monique brings her cultural wisdom and unique perspective to each offering. \nThe event will be moderated by Robin Ducharme\, founder and CEO of Real Love Ready. \nWhere: Munro’s Books – 1108 Government St \nWhen: Thursday\, January 29th from 7-8:30pm (doors at 6:30) \nHow: This event is free to attend
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/book-launch-monique-gray-smith-in-conversation-with-robin-ducharme/
LOCATION:Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, v8W1Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Indigenous,Literary,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Canadian Steam: A Music & Comedy Show with Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks
DESCRIPTION:The cast of Canadian Steam has rocked stages at Just for Laughs\, picked up Canadian Comedy Awards\, and performed with Second City -appearing on CBC’s The Debaters\, Netflix\, and Amazon Prime. Now they’re bringing you a comedy show that’s 100% Canadian and 1000% ridiculous! \nCanadian Steam: They’re Polite\, But Not Tonight.\nIt’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets Magic Mike Great White North Style! \nThis flannel-fueled night of music and comedy features:\nHilarious improvised songs\nDangerously enthusiastic dance numbers\nExciting audience interaction and crowdwork\nThe perfect amount of jaw-dropping “eh”-rotica!\nAnd plenty of Cheeky Canadian charm \nFrom the creators at The Comedy Department – winners of the 2024 & 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award\, this laugh-out-loud sexy spectacle has been delighting audiences everywhere. Check out these rave reviews! .\n5-STAR REVIEWS! \nThese flannel-clad heartthrobs have been officially dispatched by the Ministry of Sexy™ (yes\, that’s totally a thing) to prove that Canada isn’t just nice – it’s devastatingly funny. BUT here’s the twist: YOU decide if they’ve earned the Official Stamp of Sexy at the end of the night. Your cheers\, your laughter\, your votes hold the power. \nIf not? They’ll be politely asked to hang up their plaid and retreat quietly to their log cabins in shame. Armed with maple syrup\, silky-funny serenades\, some of the most averagely sexy bods this side of the Rockies\, these lumberjacks are on a government-sanctioned mission to bring the funny and the heat -one Timbit-loving town at a time. \nSo whether you’re out with your crew\, celebrating something big\, or just craving a night of maple-drenched mayhem -Canadian Steam is the comedy experience you didn’t even know was included in your healthcare. \nGrab your tickets now -before the Ministry pulls the plug on their sexy mission. Find out more!\nWEBSITE
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/canadian-steam-a-music-comedy-show-with-mildly-sexy-lumberjacks/
LOCATION:McPherson Playhouse\, 3 Centennial Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Performance
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