This beautiful sunny weather has us looking ahead to the summer and getting way too excited. Whether you love pickles, country music, Scottish Heritage, wine, sandcastles or something entirely different - there is a festival on Vancouver Island that will brighten up your summer. Start planning… it’s going to be a good one!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• We’re currently wait for Snotty Nose Rez Kids to drop tickets in Victoria… but in the mean time you can see them across the island and even on Salt Spring for their West Coat Tour this April and May!

• The 163rd Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival is back with blaring bagpipes on 5/9 at Centennial Square. Don your tartan and have a dram!

• If you like Paramore you’ll like Tess Anderson. Catch the Vancouver rockers with Elli Hart and Andison Hills on 5/1 at Encore. Bring your angst.

• Add a little spice to your life with dance classes at Passion & Performance Arts Co. Classes for any level including burlesque, ballet, hip-hop ands sultry slow burn. Yes, it going to get steamy.*

• Celebrate local music at the Zone Band Of The Month Showcase on 4/24 at the Wicket Hall. Low Alamode, Bluejay Friese, Idle Lane and Blush.

SUMMER MARKETS

Sustainable fashion, local makers, witches markets, farmers markets and so much more. Get ready for wholesome, whole-grain and organic fun at markets and fairs around the city. We’ll be updated this list weekly so you can be in the know.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Cowichan’s Brandon Isaak is up for 5 Canadian Blues Music Awards - congrats!

• Congrats to the finalists of the Sooke Music & Art Festival Battle of the Bands: Alick Mac, Three Sailing Wait, Cat Wells Blues Band and 14 Flamingos!

• Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival has been cancelled this year :( 

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