Vancouver Island Music, Dance or Theatre

Fri June 29, 2012 - Sun July 01, 2012

Welcome to our second annual bluegrass festival, located in Lighthouse Country, just north of Qualicum Beach, on the east side of Central Vancouver Island. Our location is a wonderful & huge facility with grassy fields, excellent & unlimited camping spots, lots of parking, playground for kids, & washroom facilities with hot showers. Outdoor Main Stage featuring great Bluegrass bands, workshops, Sunday morning gospel, slow pitch jam, food concessions, craft vendors, Kids Corner, festival souvenir table. Parking & camping available. Parking lot picking, open stage, 24 hour security, first aid & jamming all weekend! Call or visit the website for tickets.

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Fri July 06, 2012 - Sun July 08, 2012

3 days & nights of amazing roots & world music from across Canada & around the globe! 6 stages & over 75 concerts & workshops, on-site riverside camping, kids activities, eco-education areas, workshops, funky crafts, tasty foods & so much more. Please see our website for more details.

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Sat July 07, 2012 - Sun July 15, 2012

In an eleven-concert festival, a company of local, national & international artists create a music-village by the sea at The Rix Centre for Ocean Discoveries.

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Tue July 10, 2012 - Sat July 14, 2012

This year's headliners include Toots and the Maytals, The Pietasters, Katchafire Leroy 'Heptone' Sibbles, Ahdam Shaikh, and much more!

Ska Fest brings fans the best ska, reggae, dancehall, dub, rock, jazz and latin music from across the world. It the largest and longest running festival of its kind in North America! For the full line up, schedule, tickets, and more info, please go to our website.

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Sat July 14, 2012 - Sat July 14, 2012

Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza & Festival is a one day event held in downtown Chemainus. Some of the bands featured are Runaway Train, The Clover Point Drifters, The June Bugs, Bluegrass Fever, The Maple Mountain Boys and more! Admission is by donation. Rain or shine, bring your folding chairs to Wheelhouse Park for a wonderful music event.

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Fri July 20, 2012 - Sun July 22, 2012

The Kulth Festival located on the Coombs Rodeo Grounds is an all ages festival. The name was borrowed from the Coast Salish peoples, who called Mount Arrowsmith 'Kulth-Ka-Choolth' meaning 'jagged face.' Visit the website for tickets, accommodations and schedule of events including Kids Zone; listen to the mp3 player to sample some of the amazing artists showcased at this exciting event!

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Thu August 02, 2012 - Sun August 05, 2012

Join us for the 34th Annual Coombs Country Bluegrass Festival. Bluegrass fans will be pickin' n' grinnin' all weekend long. Great jam sessions & fun for the family. See website for performers & admission fees. Free camping included with admission.

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Thu August 02, 2012 - Sat August 11, 2012

The Hornby Festival has grown into an acclaimed 10-day event. Our programming includes classical, jazz, world beat and traditional genres of music, modern dance, childrens' programming, theatre and spoken word. Join us for Festival 2012 as we continue to bring leading and innovative world class artists to our stages.

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Sun August 05, 2012 - Sun August 05, 2012

Victoria Symphony Splash is an annual Victoria Symphony event that takes place on a floating stage moored in Victoria's Inner Harbour. It includes musical entertainment, food, souvenirs and the evening's highlight: a live performance by the Victoria Symphony. Many people arrive early to ensure they have a good view of the barge for the orchestra performance at 7:30 pm. Kayakers & canoeists can moor their craft near the barge to listen to the music from the water. Donations accepted to support the Victoria Symphony.

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Thu August 23, 2012 - Sun September 02, 2012

With more than 200 performances over 11 days, the Victoria Fringe is Vancouver Island's biggest annual theatre event. It's casual, cheap and accessible - a great way to see a lot of cool live theatre from around the world.

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