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The Choirs YYJ
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Live Music
Pop Choir
Cameron Bandshell
Free Event
The City hosts summer concerts at the Cameron Bandshell that run Saturday-Sunday in June and Friday-Monday from July-Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Robin Hood by Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke
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Festivals and Events
Baumann Centre
Ticketed Event
Step into Sherwood Forest with Pacific Opera Victoria’s Youth Summer Performance Program as they present Robin Hood, a lively 55-minute opera by Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke.
Featuring local performers aged 8–18 alongside professional artists, this spirited retelling is full of adventure, humour, and heart. For tickets and details, visit their website.
Featuring local performers aged 8–18 alongside professional artists, this spirited retelling is full of adventure, humour, and heart. For tickets and details, visit their website.
Elise Boeur & Adam Iredale-Gray
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Live Music
Traditional Fiddle
Cameron Bandshell
Free Event
The City hosts summer concerts at the Cameron Bandshell that run Saturday-Sunday in June and Friday-Monday from July-Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Latin Dance - Salsa
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Drop-in Activity
Ship Point
Free Event
Everyone welcome, no partner or dance experience is necessary. One 1.5-hour lesson, followed by a 30-min social dance. Taught by Victoria Latin Dance Association.
Marina Avros
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Live Music
Indie Folk
Ship Point
Free Event
The City hosts lunchtime concerts at Ship Point on Mondays and Tuesdays from June to Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Slim Sandy & Willa Mae
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Live Music
Ship Point
Free Event
The City's featured buskers perform at Ship Point Tuesday-Thursday from 4-5pm
Shark Bite Spite
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Live Music
Indie Rock
Ship Point
Free Event
The City hosts evening concerts at Ship Point that run Tuesdays-Thursdays from June-Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Ballroom in the Square
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Drop-in Activity
Centennial Square
Free Event
Join the Victoria Ballroom Dance Society for an hour-long beginner dance lesson followed by social dancing. Everyone welcome: no partner or dance experience is necessary. Feel free to come and enjoy the music if you aren’t interested in dancing.
Pop Up Opera 2026
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Festivals and Events
Downtown Victoria
Free Event
Pop Up Opera brings live music beyond the theatre and into the heart of our communities. Throughout the summer, Pacific Opera Victoria singers appear in parks, plazas, markets, and public spaces across the Capital Region, creating unexpected moments of beauty and connection Visit event website to learn more.
Pop Up Opera 2026
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Festivals and Events
Free Event
Pop Up Opera brings live music beyond the theatre and into the heart of our communities. Throughout the summer, Pacific Opera Victoria singers appear in parks, plazas, markets, and public spaces across the Capital Region, creating unexpected moments of beauty and connection Visit event website to learn more.
Bastion Square Market
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Markets
Bastion Square
Free Event
Lelolai FAM
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Kids Concerts
Cameron Bandshell
Free Event
Children’s music and entertainers in the park. Wednesdays | July-August
TFA Fitness
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Drop-in Activity
Ship Point
Free Event
Drop-in fitness classes with The Fitness Academy. A limited supply of mats will be available. Bring your own mat if you can and a reusable water bottle.
Oaklands Sunset Market
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Markets
Oaklands Community Centre
Free Event
Garden City Harmony
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Drop-in Activity
Cameron Bandshell
Free Event
A drop in choir for everyone. Sing indie, pop, rock and folk songs in simple two, three or four-part harmony. All you need is a desire to sing with others.
Steel Cut Oats
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Live Music
Indie Pop
Ship Point
Free Event
The City hosts evening concerts at Ship Point that run Tuesdays-Thursdays from June-Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Eventide - Curated by Ready, Set, Sound
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Live Music
Centennial Square
Free Event
Ready, Set, Sound presents: Concrete Vehicles, Savy, Small Pleasures, Fembite.
CFUV 101.9 FM and the City of Victoria showcase Victoria’s independent music scene with an all-ages, free concert series including a food and licenced beverage area.
CFUV 101.9 FM and the City of Victoria showcase Victoria’s independent music scene with an all-ages, free concert series including a food and licenced beverage area.
Symphony in the Summer Festival
Festivals and Events
Christ Church Cathedral
Ticketed Event
This event takes place at various locations. Visit event website to learn more.
Bastion Square Market
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Markets
Bastion Square
Free Event
Douglas and Yeats
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Live Music
Folk Rock
Fort Common
Free Event
The City hosts summer concerts at The Fort Common that run at lunchtime on Thursdays, from June-August. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.