Festivals

Maybe you're a music lover. Maybe you're a wine and culinary aficionado. Or maybe you are looking for incredible experiences for your family.

Regardless of your particular tastes, there is a festival happening on Vancouver Island that offers exactly what you're looking for! From the Dragonboat Festival in Victoria to Duncan Summer Festival...and from Nanaimo's Bathtub Races and Maritime Festival to Campbell River's Salmon Fest, Vancouver Island has it all!

Simply browse the following list of festivals in order of date.

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Art Gallery Paint-In 1016

Sat. July 18th, 2026 Victoria

The Art Gallery Paint-In is the largest summer arts festival on Vancouver Island, bringing with artists together with 50,000+ visitors annually to experience art!

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40th Silly Boat Regatta

Sun. July 19th, 2026 Nanaimo

See if Silly Boats stay afloat at the 40th Silly Boat Regatta on Nanaimo's waterfront this summer!

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MLA George Anderson's Community Event

Mon. August 3rd, 2026 Nanaimo

Join MLA George Anderson for a free summer celebration featuring a BBQ, community booths, Disney•Pixar's Coco on the big screen, and a spectacular BC Day drone show!

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Nanaimo Blues Festival

Fri. August 7th, 2026 Nanaimo

Nanaimo Blues Festival offers 3 days of international and national blues, dancing, food trucks, artisans and more!

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Nanaimo Blues Festival

Sun. August 9th, 2026 Nanaimo

Nanaimo Blues Festival offers 3 days of international and national blues, dancing, food trucks, artisans and more!

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Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival

Sat. August 15th, 2026 Chemainus

Enjoy an unforgettable day featuring 100+ craft brews from over 30 BC breweries, along with local cider, refreshing non-alcoholic beverages, and an incredible lineup of 15+ food trucks and local eats

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