Greater Victoria · Vancouver Island
Events in Greater Victoria.
Markets, festivals, live music and community events in Greater Victoria — every one verified with its organizer before it’s published.
What’s coming up in Greater Victoria — 10 verified events on the calendar. Markets, festivals, live music and community events across the region, each checked with its organizer before it’s published. Filter by type or pick a date below, and see the full Greater Victoria guide for places to eat and things to do while you’re there.
August 2026
August 2, 2026
Greater Victoria Live Music
Victoria Symphony Splash
A free, iconic Victoria summer tradition — the Victoria Symphony performs on a floating barge in the Inner Harbour, capped by fireworks.
August 22, 2026 to August 23, 2026
Greater Victoria Fairs & Exhibitions
Sooke Fall Fair
A classic community agricultural fair at Fred Milne Park in Sooke, with home-craft and produce exhibits, livestock, food, music and family fun.
August 26, 2026 to September 6, 2026
Greater Victoria Festivals
Victoria Fringe Festival
Roughly two weeks of uncensored, affordable independent theatre at venues across downtown Victoria, presented by Intrepid Theatre.
September 2026
September 4, 2026 to September 5, 2026
Greater Victoria Food & Drink
Great Canadian Beer Festival
Canada's original craft beer festival — 90+ breweries and 200+ beers pouring at Victoria's Topaz Park.
September 5, 2026 to September 7, 2026
Greater Victoria Fairs & Exhibitions
Saanich Fair
Celebrate Labour Day weekend at the 158th Saanich Fair, September 5 to 7, 2026, at the Saanich Fairgrounds in Saanichton. Running since 1868, the fair brings livestock and horticulture exhibits, competitions in dozens of categories, amusement rides, food vendors and live entertainment.
October 2026
October 11, 2026
Greater Victoria Sports & Outdoors
Royal Victoria Marathon
One of Canada's premier oceanside road races — marathon, half, 8K, 5K and kids' run through Victoria on Thanksgiving weekend.
October 24, 2026
Greater Victoria
Art of the Cocktail
Victoria's premier cocktail and spirits tasting at Crystal Garden, with 40-plus exhibitors, seminars and small bites. A 19+ fundraiser for the Victoria Film Festival.
December 2026
December 1, 2026 to January 6, 2027
Greater Victoria
Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens transformed for the holidays — thousands of lights, the Twelve Days of Christmas displays, carollers and an outdoor skating rink.
December 6, 2026
Greater Victoria Community
Sidney Sparkles Holiday Parade
Sidney's beloved holiday parade of illuminated floats, community groups and Santa along Beacon Avenue. Free and family-friendly, expected Sunday, December 6, 2026.