Celebrate the beauty of Japan right here in Victoria - the Japanese Culture Fair returns to Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion on 8/23 with food, music, art, and performances all day.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Big guitars, bigger voices - Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival is coming up soon from 8/22-24! Three days of soul, blues, funk, and roots under the open sky.

• Indie-rock darlings Hotel Mira return to Capital Ballroom on 12/5 with sharp hooks, jangly guitars, and the kind of singalongs you don’t forget.

• This September, Rifflandia takes over Victoria with stacked headliners, food, art, and so much more. And you could win a 4-pack of VIP tickets. You and three friends, side-stage flexing with drinks in hand.*

• Ska & Reggae Fest presents a brass-heavy night with My Son the Hurricane, Apex Breaks, and Mo Moshiri on 9/28 at Lucky Bar! Wall-to-wall grooves.

• Plus fresh announcements from Fredie Dredd, Dallas Smith, Rosedrive, Demayä, The Steadies, Summer Slugfest, Fringe Fest and more!

DOLOCAL: SUPPORT LOCAL BANDS!

Victoria’s music scene is more than just festival headliners — it’s open mic nights at Logan’s, buskers on Government, and basement shows you hear about through a friend’s friend. Meet the artists making it happen.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Missed out on Phillips Backyard Music Festival? Check out the review and photos from Rocktographers!

• Check out the photos from the fiery return of Nickelback at Laketown Amphitheatre!

FEATURED

Still need more ideas for the weekend? Hit up the Summer Block Party!