Arts & Culture

Creativity is key to a healthy, vibrant city.

Victoria is the regional centre for arts and culture. We aim to enhance our neighbourhoods, foster arts and culture, and work to create a city that is a natural draw for festivals and events. Learn how we support arts and culture in the Capital City here.

Create Victoria - Arts and Culture Master Plan

The City has developed Create Victoria, a five-year Arts and Culture Master Plan to guide our vision and role in supporting the local arts and culture, and identify initiatives to increase arts and cultural opportunities for the Capital City. Thank you to everyone who has provided input. Learn more.

Annual Grant Program

The Festival Investment Grant program provides support to organizations producing festivals and celebrations that will deliver significant economic impact, vitality and vibrancy within the City of Victoria, particularly the downtown core.

Arts Initiatives

• Public Art
• Artist in Residence
• Indigenous Artist in Residence
• City of Victoria Butler Book Prize
• Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate

Festivals and Events

• CityVibe - Your Guide to Festivals and Events
• Summer in the Square
• Cameron Bandshell at Beacon Hill Park
• Public Markets
• Canada Day Victoria

Special Events and Film Permits

• Apply for Special Event Permit
• Filming Permits
• Book an Outdoor Venue
• Centennial Square
• Cameron Bandshell (Beacon Hill Park)
• Other Performance Venues
• Advertise on Downtown Poster Cylinders

Historical Events

• Victoria 150

Event Feedback Form

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