May 2 to August 1, 2026 Legacy Downtown | 630 Yates St. Lekwungen Territory آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water explores the artistic practice of Farheen Haq, an interdisciplinary artist born into an immigrant family with roots in Bihar, India, and Karachi, Pakistan, she now lives and works on lək̓ʷəŋən territory (Victoria, BC). Through her work, Haq returns to […]
Lynda and DK Lombardi present works in encaustic medium with texture and found treasures, plus contemporary figurative and wildlife paintings in vibrant colours. Gallery hours Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Opening Reception Saturday, June 27, 12-4pm DK Lombardi is an Artist Hermit and chicken wrangler residing on Vancouver Island. His artwork is […]
This concert was originally scheduled for June 25th but was postponed due to rain. Celebrate queer talent at our first FREE concert of the summer! This unofficial warm-up for the Pride Festival will take place in small but beautiful Cridge Park (beside the lawn bowling club at Blanshard Street and Belleville Street). The concert will […]
July 3–5 • Ship Point, Victoria, BC Get ready for another unforgettable summer celebration as i-Land Fest returns to downtown Victoria! From July 3–5, 2026, Ship Point will transform into a Caribbean cultural space filled with music, food, dance, and community spirit. What to Expect Live performances from local, national, and international artists Caribbean food […]
Canada’s Largest Pride Literary Event is happening Saturday, July 4th, 2026 Join us for a night of captivating Queer Literary Readings at the Victoria Conference Centre on Saturday, July 4, 2026 with doors opening at 6:30PM and the event taking place from 7:30-10:30PM. We are thrilled to welcome many great writers and speakers who will […]
Here’s what Friday night looks like: you walk into a cozy downtown studio, art supplies already laid out on the table, calm music playing. You pick a seat, settle in, and start creating. Some people follow a guided prompt or ask for assistance to get started. Some bring their own project. Some just doodle and […]
The 2026 Victoria Pride Parade starts on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 11 AM. This large, colourful parade—with as many as 140 entries and 80,000+ spectators—is one of our favourite moments of the year!
Join us on Sunday, July 12th, at MacDonald Park in James Bay (212 Niagara St, Victoria, BC) for an afternoon of Pride Festivities! The grounds will open at 11 AM, and there will be a quieter atmosphere. All vendors will be open and available for those who would like to enjoy the festival with less […]
Métis filmmaker Shane Belcourt shares the story of Louie Cameron and the Ojibway Warriors Society’s 38-day takeover of Anicinabe Park in Kenora, Ontario to fight against systemic racism and land theft. This gripping documentary includes rare archival footage, personal letters, and an unpublished manuscript that shares details of the little-known story of the Red Power movement in […]
You’re invited to our Block Party! Join us on July 18th from 5-11 pm for an evening of live entertainment, games, food, and fun. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Celebrate with us and connect with your community. We can’t wait to see you there! July 18 5-11 pm Free admission 716 Johnson Street
Brunch + show + strange – The Strange Hour, Victoria’s only 19 plus brunch variety show has got you covered. We have an amazing lineup for this Sunday, July 26th. TICKETS: https://skam.ca/the-strange-hour/ Dex Neily – Poet and performer who has represented Victoria nationally and internationally at seven spoken word festivals. @diydex Tich the Poet – […]