We’re saying a sad farewell to Rifflandia who announced that they’re cancelling their festival, with no plans to return. Truly an end of era 💔 Moments like this remind us of how important it is to show up to our local scene. Here’s one way you can do that.

FernFest was also almost cancelled this year, but our family right here in Victoria brought it back to life with a new community-led chapter. This FREE festival is happening on Saturday with incredible local bands like TK The Artist, The Bankes Brothers and Chopping Spree! Come celebrate local music, support the people keeping this event alive, and show some love to Victoria’s creative community.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Toronto art-rock band The Darcys bring their soaring soundscapes to Victoria this November. If Local Natives, Atoms for Peace, or moody indie anthems are your thing, this is one show you won’t want to miss.

• Get ready for three unforgettable nights of global grooves, soul, funk, and high-energy live music as FUNK ’N SOUL IN THE TOWNSHIP takes over Bullen Park. Enter to win tickets!*

• One of Victoria’s most beloved summer traditions returns 8/8-9. Art & Music in the Gardens transforms the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific into a weekend-long celebration of local art, live music, food, flowers, and community.

• Getting married this summer? Passion & Performance is offering a free Wedding First Dance Workshop to one lucky couple. Make your special day even more memorable. Enter to win!*

• Plus fresh announcements from Red Bull, I-Land Fest, Caribbean Carnival Parade, RibFest, Brandon Woody and more!

FESTIVALS AROUND VICTORIA

Festival season is in full swing, and we added a bunch of new events to our guide this week. From celebrating Greek culture (and food), world-class jazz, Pride, and Caribbean culture, there’s an upcoming festival with your name on it. Here are just a few worth checking out:

• ART GALLERY PAINT-IN - 7/18 @ Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

• VICTORIA GREEK FEST - 8/28-30 @ Greek Hellenic Centre

• VANCOUVER ISLAND FEAST OF FIELDS - 8/30 @ Heritage Acres

• CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL - 9/4-6 @ The Maritime Museum of BC

• ESQUIMALT RIBFEST - 9/11-13 @ Bullen Park

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Vancouver and Victoria raised over $2M for BC Children’s Hospital with the Race For The Kids!

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