Let’s get weird at Fringe Fest, shall we? Whether you’re a goofball, opera lover, drag queen, or on a journey to understand autism, aging, or intrusive thoughts, there’s a show that’ll make you feel seen. Check out the full lineup, book your shows, and feel more alive at the Victoria Fringe Festival, 8/26–9/6!

Psst: Enter on both Do250 and Do604 to double your chances of winning a Fringe prize pack. You’re welcome!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Soberfest is back at Starlight Stadium this Saturday with Bif Naked, Fefe Dobson, Snak The Ripper and more! Celebrate sobriety, support your friends or start a new journey.

• Explore the Royal BC Museum after dark for tales on Ancient Egypt! This 19+ events is serving drinks, discovery, and mysteries from the crypt. Enter to win your way in and join the magic this Friday!*

• Food, fire & fierce flavours. Brewery & The Beast returns with top chefs, craft drinks, and serious culinary theatre. A foodie’s dream with music in the background.

• Calling all cider lovers! Merridale 8th Annual Cider Harvest Festival is back on 9/27 celebrating BC cide and all the magic of harvest season.

• Plus fresh announcements from Pony Gold, Culture Days, Fall Fairfield, OperaFest, Groove Kitchen, Tablao Flamenco and more!

CAMPING ON VANCOUVER ISLAND

Let’s be real: the camping pros planned their entire summer months ago, booked every campsite, and had their gear ready to go. We love that for you! For the rest of us fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants planners, our Camping Guide has some no-reservation spots worth arriving early for, plus a few places to bookmark for next year. Happy camping!

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Port Alberni’s Five Acre Shaker is pressing pause on their 2026 festival.

• David Foster Foundation raises 14.5M at their star-studded gala!

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