Whether you celebrated Canada Day, skipped the whole thing, or just enjoyed a midweek reset, we’ve got plenty of ways to keep the good vibes rolling. Happy July (aka festival season). First up…

Ready to eat your weight in jerk chicken? I-Land Fest takes over the city from 7/1–5 with Caribbean music, dance, art, and incredible food, and we're sending one lucky winner to a 19+ event of their choice!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Breakout West is about to take over the city from 9/30-8/4 showcasing emerging talent from across Western Canada. See acts like Art d’Ecco, TK The Artist, Grace Clark and many more. Musicians, you don’t want to miss this!

• SKAMpede is back from 7/10–12, transforming the Galloping Goose into an outdoor stage for clowning, dance, theatre, and more. Enter to win tickets and merch!*

• Victoria’s psychdelic sweethearts Astrocolor celebrate the 10th anniversary of KNKX on 9/12 at The Coda. Swirling saxophone incoming!

• Cool off the fun way this summer. Enter to win a 4-pack of tickets to Big Splash Waterpark for a day of waterslides, lazy rivers, and sunshine!*

• Plus fresh announcements from Leeroy Stagger, Salsa Festival, Butchart Gardens, Classic Boat Festival and more!

BEST EVENTS IN JULY

We’re about to roll into another absolutely stacked month of festivals, concerts, and can't-miss events. PTO? Great. A mysterious cough? That’s between you and your boss. Here are just a few worth clearing your calendar for:

• PHILLIPS BACKYARD MUSIC FESTIVAL - 7/10-12 @ Phillips Backyard

• BC CRABFEST - 7/18 @ Ship Point

• ART GALLERY PAINT-IN - 7/18 @ Moss Street

• RED BULL LOG DRIVERS - 7/18 @ Victoria’s Inner Harbour

• SUNFEST - 7/30-8/2 @ Laketown Ranch

• FILBERG FESTIVAL - 7/31-8/2 @ Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park

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Not sure what festivals you’re hitting up this summer? Take a peruse and enjoy some time off! ☀️

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