Music, Dance or Theatre

Tue July 09, 2013 - Sat July 13, 2013

Kicking off the 12th Annual Victoria Ska Festival will be a mystery band on Tuesday, July 5th at Ship Point (Inner Harbour), Victoria, BC. This will be the first of 3 FREE outdoor shows proudly presented by the Victoria BC Ska Society. Tickets on sale online and in Victoria at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records, The Reef and Strathcona Hotel; Vancouver ticket locations: Zulu Records, High Life Records, Redcat Records and Scratch Records. Show locations vary, please check website for more information.

Fri July 12, 2013 - Sun July 14, 2013

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.

Sat July 13, 2013 - Sun July 14, 2013

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 7:30 pm Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 2:00pm Tickets from $35 to $50, plus tax and service charges Victoria welcomes hundreds of performers from around the world for the Pacific Tattoo, a musical extravaganza that provides exhilarating entertainment for the entire family. A tightly woven, full production spectacle of music and movement, Pacific Tattoo2013 features marching bands, drill teams, massed pipes and drums, singers, dancers, and special skills demonstrations to honour police and fire fighting services. The Pacific Tattoo is the only annual international military tattoo on the west coast of North America.

Sat July 13, 2013 - Sun July 14, 2013

Rock the Shores is coming back to the West Shore & this year it's expanding to a 2-day event. Bands slated to play over the course of 2 days are Weezer, Sam Roberts Band, City & Colour, Matthew Good, The Sheepdogs, 54-40, Mother Mother, Awolnation Jimmy Eat World, Vince Vaccaro & more. Tickets go on sale March 22, 2013.

Sun July 14, 2013 - Sun July 14, 2013

Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra. Annual Pops in the Park Concert. Bring lawn chaires or blankets and enjoy fare from on-site vendors or bring your own picnic. Free summer fun for the whole family.

Fri July 19, 2013 - Sun July 21, 2013

This Annual Island Folk Festival, once again to be held on the beautiful grounds at Providence Farm in Duncan on July 19-21, 2013. The festival opens at 5:00 pm on Friday & closes on Sunday at 5:00 pm. The Cowichan Folk Guild will be presenting 3 days of culturally diverse music from some of the top artists from around the World. Over 50 talented acts & 150 musical participants will be featured.

Sat July 27, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza & Festival is a one day event held in downtown Chemainus. Some of the bands featured are Highrise Lonesome, 5 on A String, Drifters, The Hub City Ramblers, Bluegrass Fever, The Maple Mountain Boys and more! Saturday admission prices at a 'suggested $15 ($10 on Sunday). Rain or shine, bring your folding chairs to Wheelhouse Park for a wonderful music event.

Sun July 28, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Local & out of town musicians. Admission $15 advance tickets or $20 at the door (may change without notice).

Thu August 01, 2013 - Sun August 04, 2013

Join us for the 35th Annual Coombs Country Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy some of the finest bluegrass on the contintent. Watch or partake in some of the best parkin' lot pickin' you've ever seen. Slow pitch jams, instrument raffle and numerous workshops on how to play bluegrass or your instrument. Performers this year include The Foggy Hogtown Boys, Mark Phillips & 3rd Generation, 5 On A String, Just Us, The Backroom Boys, The Barley Brothers, Blue Toques, Moonshiners, Riverside Bluegrass Band.

Check our website for more information on tickets and camping.

Thu August 01, 2013 - Sat August 10, 2013

Established in 1982, this festival has grown into an acclaimed 10 day event. Artisans and musicians from across Canada take part in the festival. Our programming includes classical, jazz, world beat and traditional genres of music, modern dance, children's programming, theatre and spoken word.