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Friday, October 30 · 4 things
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Fri 30 · 8:30 p.m.
Victoria Halloween Bar Crawl — Halloween Friday, Fri, Oct 30
Halloween bar crawl through 4+ bars with one wristband and no cover charges. Friday, October 30, for ages 19+.
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Fri 30 · 9 p.m. · Lucky Bar
Devil's Night Reunion feat: SPACEBOOTS and Illvis Freshly
Devil's Night Reunion with SPACEBOOTS and Illvis Freshly at Lucky Bar, 19+, 9 PM, October 30.
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Until Sun 1
Legends of Halloween at Haunted Manor
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Until Sun Nov 15
EXPER¡MENTAL: A Group show dedicated to pushing artistic limits.
Ten Gage Gallery artists celebrate creative risk-taking in this group show exploring new artistic directions.
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Saturday, October 31 · 6 things
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Sat 31 · 8 p.m. · Crystal Garden
The Witching Hour: A Halloween Performance + Dance Party
Immersive 19+ Halloween performance and dance party with live DJs, costumes, and entertainment.
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Sat 31 · 8 p.m.
Victoria's Haunted Hop 2026: Halloween Bar Crawl (Saturday, Oct 31)
One wristband covers 4+ bars with no cover charge. A host and live map guide you and 800 costumed crawlers until 1 AM.
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Sat 31 · 8:30 p.m.
Victoria Halloween Bar Crawl — Halloween Saturday on Sat, Oct 31st
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Sat 31 · 9 p.m. · Artemis Whiskey Bar
Black & Gold Masquerade Halloween Party
Black and gold masquerade Halloween party with DJs Skyla J and Oz at an underground speakeasy. Ages 19+.
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Sat 31 · 9 p.m.
Nightmares on Tap
19+ Halloween party with DJs, dancing, costume contest, and spooky drinks at CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour.
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Sat 31 · 10 p.m. · Lucky Bar
Emo Night - Halloween Edition
Sunday
November 1 · 2 things
Monday
November 2 · 2 things
Thursday
November 5 · 3 things
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Thu 5 · 5:30 p.m. · 552 Johnson St
Mending Night: Embroidery
Free monthly mending workshop this month on embroidery. Supplies provided.
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Thu 5 · 7 p.m. · Swans Pub
Speed Dating | Ages 27-42 | Victoria
Speed dating for ages 27 to 42 at Swans Pub on November 5, 7 to 9 PM.
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Thu 5 to Mon Nov 9
Victoria International Wine Festival 2026
Friday November 6
8 things
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Fri Nov 6 to Sat Nov 7
Victoria International Wine Festival 2026
Victoria's all-inclusive wine festival lets you taste hundreds of world wines, meet producers, and explore featured regions.
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Fri Nov 6 · noon · Victoria Conference Centre
Trade Registration & Master Seminar
Wine industry professionals experience a South African white wine master class and trade tasting.
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Fri Nov 6 · 7 p.m. · The Mint
Smut Slam
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Fri Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m. · Royal Theatre
Dance Victoria presents Christos Papadopoulos - My Fierce Ignorant Step
Ten dancers weave voice and movement into an ecstatic soundscape rooted in Greek childhood memories, in the company's Canadian debut.
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Fri Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m. · Luxe Home Interiors
FURNISHING JAZZ w/ vibraphonist Nick Apivor & pianist Attila Fias
Jazz chamber concert with vibraphonist Nick Apivor and pianist Attila Fias.
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Fri Nov 6 · 8:45 p.m. · Capital Ballroom
Delhi 2 Dublin’s 20th Anniversary World Tour
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Fri Nov 6 · 10 p.m. · The Coda Club
Heather Ferguson Live at the Coda
Victoria favourite Heather Ferguson returns to The Coda for her fall show.
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Fri Nov 6 · 10 p.m. · Upstairs Entertainment Ltd
Upstairs Entertainment Present: Rumpus with Jessu + Kimbz
Rumpus with live drum set and custom light show, with Jessu and Kimbz on support.
Sunday November 8
2 things
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Sun Nov 8 · 3 p.m. · Swans Pub
Speed Dating | Ages 40+ | Victoria
Speed dating for singles aged 40+ with face-to-face conversations and chances to connect with others in your community.
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Sun Nov 8 · 5:30 p.m.
Gregory Gourdet & Corbin Mathany - Pacific Northwest Dinner Series
Gregory Gourdet and Corbin Mathany present an exclusive 5-course Pacific Northwest dinner with wine pairings.
Tuesday November 10
1 thing
Wednesday November 11
2 things
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Wed Nov 11 · 12:15 p.m. · Royal BC Museum
Music of Remembrance Carillon Recital
Listen to Music of Remembrance played on the Netherlands Centennial Carillon following Remembrance Day ceremonies.
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Wed Nov 11 · 12:30 p.m. · Royal BC Museum
Remembrance Day Victoria's Children Choir
Victoria Children's Choir performs at the Royal BC Museum for Remembrance Day.
Thursday November 12
5 things
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Thu Nov 12 to Sun Nov 15
Bastion Square Winter Market
Open-air market in downtown Victoria with local artisans, makers, and food vendors each weekend.
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Thu Nov 12 · noon
Lunch & Learn: Pacific Wild
Lunch and Learn with Pacific Wild's wildlife campaigner discussing conservation efforts in British Columbia.
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Thu Nov 12 to Sat Nov 14
NeuzTec! Festival Pass 2026
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Thu Nov 12 · 7 p.m. · Greenhouse
NeuzTec! Loscil, Sarah Belle Reid, Ry Moran
Live electronic music and video performances by Loscil, Ry Moran and Sarah Belle Reid.
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Thu Nov 12 · 7:30 p.m. · Swans Pub
15FirstDates Victoria Speed Dating (Age 30-40)
Speed dating at Swans Pub for people aged 30 to 40.
Friday November 13
2 things
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Fri Nov 13 · 7 p.m. · Greenhouse
NeuzTec! Martin Messier, Matt Robertson
Cutting edge media art and sound design showcase with Martin Messier and Matt Robertson.
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Fri Nov 13 · 8 p.m. · The Mint
Hershawn Arora - The Short King Comedy Tour
"Hershawn Arora brings his Short King Comedy Tour to Victoria with stand-up about immigrant experiences and cultural identity."
Saturday November 14
7 things
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Sat Nov 14 to Sun Nov 15
SEEK Bespoke Market
Curated shopping for intentional, unique purchases.
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Sat Nov 14 · 11:30 a.m. · 1303 Broad St
Rebozo and closing ceremony- An educational workshop
Hands-on workshop on rebozo techniques for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.
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Sat Nov 14 · 2 p.m. · Greenhouse
NeuzTec! 11th Edition - Saturday Performances
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Sat Nov 14 · 2 p.m.
Rejoice! A Baroque Celebration
The Victoria Philharmonic Choir presents Baroque masterworks by Handel and Bach, conducted by Peter Butterfield.
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Sat Nov 14 · 7:30 p.m. · McPherson Playhouse
Backbeat Entertainment presents: Let's Go Surfin'
Beach Boys tribute theatre show with live music and visual effects
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Sat Nov 14 · 7:30 p.m. · 531 Pandora Ave
TransFigures - All trans burlesque show
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Sat Nov 14 · 8 p.m. · Intrepid Studio
Peek Show 19 | Peek Fest 2026
An evening of new works from performing artists at Impulse Theatre's Peek Show 19.
Sunday November 15
1 thing
Wednesday November 18
2 things
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Wed Nov 18 · 10 a.m. · Antechamber Room
Works & Services Café
Join City of Victoria staff to discuss the Works and Services Bylaw with members of the development community.
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Wed Nov 18 · 7 p.m. · Swans Pub
Speed Dating | Ages 24-39 | Victoria
Speed dating for singles aged 24 to 39 with conversation, connection, and a chance to match with someone.
Thursday November 19
2 things
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Thu Nov 19 · 6 p.m.
Mifflin Gibbs Day Performance with Story Theatre and the BC Black History Awareness Society
A performance celebrating Mifflin Gibbs, the first Black elected official in British Columbia.
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Thu Nov 19 · 8:30 p.m. · Swans Pub
15FirstDates Victoria Speed Dating (Age 20-30)
Speed dating for Victoria singles aged 20-30; meet up to 15 people on short dates.
Friday November 20
5 things
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Fri Nov 20 · 6:30 p.m. · Vinyl Envy
Chris Acker with Nikolai Shvietser (pedal steel) at Vinyl Envy
Chris Acker presents his album Overdrafted in an intimate all-ages show with pedal steel guitarist Nikolai Shveitser.
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Fri Nov 20 · 7 p.m. · Lucky Bar Victoria
Gun Street Ghouls Album Release at Lucky Bar with Blasé Blasé and Homestand
Gun Street Ghouls album release party with live music from three bands at Lucky Bar Victoria.
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Fri Nov 20 · 7 p.m. · Upstairs Entertainment Ltd
Upstairs Entertainment Presents - Surf Hat
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Fri Nov 20 · 7:30 p.m. · Royal Theatre
Amanda Marshall - The Dirty Thirty Tour
Amanda Marshall brings The Dirty Thirty Tour. With hits including Birmingham and Believe In You, she's a 14-time JUNO nominee and award winner.
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Fri Nov 20 · 7:30 p.m. · McPherson Playhouse
Comedy Tour: HUNGRY FOR LAUGHS
All-star comedy tour supporting local charities across Canada.
Saturday November 21
2 things
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Sat Nov 21 · 10 a.m. · Royal BC Museum
Folktoria
A free celebration of multicultural music, dance, food, crafts and heritage from over 35 community organizations.
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Sat Nov 21 · 7:30 p.m. · Royal Theatre
MacMaster & Leahy Celtic Family Christmas
Celtic Family Christmas with Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy and their world class family band.
Sunday November 22
2 things
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Sun Nov 22 · 7 p.m. · Swans Pub
Speed Dating | Ages 40+ | Victoria
Speed dating for ages 40+: rotating conversations and the chance to connect at Swans Pub.
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Sun Nov 22 · 7:30 p.m. · Vinyl Envy
True Mountain Laurel @ Vinyl Envy
Sam Lynch and Haley Blais perform as True Mountain Laurel at Vinyl Envy on November 22
Wednesday November 25
3 things
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Wed Nov 25 · 12:30 p.m. · Fairmont Empress
Experience Ravensview - A Guardians Tour
Guided tour of Ravensview treatment centre for first responders, military members and veterans.
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Wed Nov 25 · 6 p.m.
Homewood Ravensview Guardians - Connection Social
Connection and networking event for first responders, military members, veterans, and healthcare professionals.
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Wed Nov 25 · 7:30 p.m.
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Thursday November 26
1 thing
Friday November 27
3 things
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Fri Nov 27 · 3 p.m.
Behind the Scenes Collection Tour
Intimate behind-the-scenes tour of the Maritime Museum of BC's collections facility housing 35,000 artefacts and archives.
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Fri Nov 27 · 7 p.m. · Royal Theatre
Dance Victoria presents Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Nutcracker
Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Nutcracker with a Canadian twist, featuring hockey, Mounties, polar bears and reindeer.
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Fri Nov 27 · 8 p.m.
This Show Could Have Been an E-mail
Saturday November 28
2 things
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Sat Nov 28 to Sun Nov 29
Dry Needling for Acupuncturists - Level 1
Professional training in dry needling techniques for acupuncturists, covering history, theory, and 20+ treatment areas.
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Sat Nov 28 to Sun Nov 29
Bastion Christmas Village
First annual Christmas Village at Bastion Square with vendors, lights, music, and festive food.
Thursday December 3
2 things
Saturday December 5
2 things
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Sat Dec 5 to Sun Dec 6
Winter Village
New holiday tradition with ice skating, local makers market, and German-style food at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
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Sat Dec 5 · 10:30 p.m. · Lucky Bar
Bass Coast & CMCT Present: Shub & Handsome Tiger
Indigenous electronic music with Shub and Handsome Tiger at Lucky Bar.
Thursday December 10
1 thing
Friday December 11
2 things
Saturday December 12
2 things
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Sat Dec 12 · 2 p.m. · Royal BC Museum
Music at the Museum- Pandora Chorus
The Pandora Chorus performs free indie pop rock in the museum's main lobby.
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Sat Dec 12 · 2 p.m. · McPherson Playhouse
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
A festive musical celebration featuring singing and dancing with Beatles classics, jazz and holiday favourites.
Sunday December 13
1 thing
Tuesday December 15
1 thing
Thursday December 17
1 thing
Friday December 18
1 thing
Sunday December 20
1 thing
Thursday January 7
1 thing
Saturday January 9
1 thing
Tuesday January 12
1 thing
Sunday January 17
1 thing
Thursday January 21
1 thing
Thursday January 28
1 thing
Friday January 29
1 thing
Friday March 5
1 thing
Tuesday March 16
1 thing
Wednesday April 7
2 things
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Wed Apr 7 · 4 p.m. · Victoria Conference Centre
Culinaire 2027 - Vip Experience
Taste Vancouver Island's best restaurants in one celebration, with exclusive VIP previews and early event access.
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Wed Apr 7 · 5 p.m. · Victoria Conference Centre
Culinaire 2027 - Main Event
Taste creations from local restaurants and purveyors while meeting chefs and makers.