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Vancouver Island Events

There’s always something happening on Vancouver Island!

Whether you’re planning a summer getaway, a winter escape, or a longer stay on Vancouver Island, exploring local events is one of the best ways to connect with the culture, food, music, and coastal communities that make the Island so unique.

Browse upcoming events from Victoria to Port Hardy and start planning your next adventure with EMR Vacation Rentals.

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Colwood Music in the Park

🔄 Every Saturday 🗓️ May 23, 2026 – September 5, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Various parks across Colwood
FreeMusic Festivals Victoria

A series of outdoor concerts featuring local bands performing in a relaxed, community setting.

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Oak Bay Night Market

🔄 Second Wednesday of the month 🗓️ June 10, 2026 – September 9, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 2167 Oak Bay Ave
Shopping & Markets Victoria

An evening market series featuring artisan vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and local makers in an outdoor waterfront setting.

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Gorge Farmers Market

🗓️ June 15, 2026 – September 21, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 1070 Tillicum Road
FreeShopping & Markets Victoria

A community driven market featuring local crafts-people and food-trucks. They take the week of September 7 - 14 off.

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Commercial Street Night Market

🔄 Every Thursday 🗓️ June 18, 2026 – August 27, 2026 📍 Commercial Street, Downtown Nanaimo
FreeShopping & Markets Central Island

I night market that turns Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo into a free street party with 150 to choose from.

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Summer Shakespeare Festival

🔄 Daily except Sunday 🗓️ June 22, 2026 – July 25, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Craigdarroch Castle and Lampson School
Arts & Culture Victoria

Open-air performances of Shakespeare plays with a casual atmosphere.

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39 Days of July

🗓️ June 26, 2026 – August 3, 2026 📍 Downtown Duncan
Music Festivals South Island

A long-running summer arts festival with outdoor concerts, markets, art shows, street performances, and community events spread throughout downtown...more

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Campbell River Live Streets

🔄 Every Wednesday 🗓️ July 1, 2026 – August 19, 2026 📍 Campbell River
FreeMusic Festivals North Island

Starting with a Canada Day kickoff, Live Streets brings weekly, free, live music to the downtown core of Campbell River every Wednesday.

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Victoria Pride Week

🗓️ July 1, 2026 – July 12, 2026 📍 Various venues across Victoria such as the Inner Harbour and downtown core
Arts & CultureFamily-Friendly Events Victoria

A citywide celebration featuring vendors, live performances, community events, and culminating in the pride parade on July 12th.

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i-Land Fest

🗓️ July 3, 2026 – July 5, 2026 📍 Ship Point
Food & DrinkMusic Festivals Victoria

A Caribbean cultural festival with live music, good food and a parade on July 4th.

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Duncan Day Parade & Festival

🗓️ July 10, 2026 – July 11, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Duncan, BC
Family-Friendly EventsFree South Island

A community celebration with a parade, street vendors, live music, family activities, and local business showcases throughout downtown Duncan.

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