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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Bad Stoic at the Victoria Fringe
Thu. September 3rd, 2026 - Sun. September 6th, 2026 VictoriaAward-winning storyteller Andrew Bailey premieres Bad Stoic at the 2026 Victoria Fringe Festival. A new parent, Bailey trains to be a better, more stoic person. It turns out to be a terrible mistake.
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Salish Coast Music Festival
Thu. September 3rd, 2026 - Mon. September 7th, 2026 ParksvilleLaunched in 2024, the Salish Coast Music Festival is a celebration of local music and storytelling talent in and around Oceanside, Vancouver Island.
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Tablao Flamenco in Performance
Thu. September 3rd, 2026 ErringtonA spellbinding evening of raw emotion, showcasing world-class musicianship, thunderous footwork, and the intimate, improvised passion of a traditional Andalusian showcase.
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The Raven and the Duke/ String Fever
Fri. September 4th, 2026 ParksvilleA brilliant, boundary-pushing web of acoustic music, blending soaring violin with swing, gypsy jazz, folk, and North American roots traditions for a completely mesmerizing listening experience.
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Claire Coupland Trio at the Parksville Museum
Sat. September 5th, 2026 ParksvilleA captivating blend of modern West Coast folk, jazz-inflected progressions, and roots-rock, anchored by intricate fingerpicking and a pure, room-silencing voice that cuts straight to the heart.
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Axé Capoeira Performance at the Parksville Museum
Sun. September 6th, 2026 ParksvilleAn explosive, high-energy fusion of Afro-Brazilian martial arts, acrobatics, and live traditional rhythm, showcasing the vibrant, community-driven spirit of Brazil.
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The Southern Residents in Concert at the Errington Hall
Sun. September 6th, 2026 ErringtonA tidal wave of hard-driving, traditional bluegrass energy, blending lightning-fast picking, soaring harmonies, and a deep respect for the genre's roots by this 2026 Juno and CFMA nominated band.</
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The Bills in Concert at the Salish Coast Music Festival
Mon. September 7th, 2026 ParksvilleFestival closers, The Bills bring a high-energy acoustic cocktail of global folk, bluegrass, and jazz, delivered with virtuosic musicianship and infectious, genre-bending charm.
Click for More >>2026 Mid-Autumn Festival
Fri. September 18th, 2026 - Sat. September 19th, 2026 NanaimoNanaimo will be aglow with a thousand lanterns for our 3rd annual Mid-Autumn Festival. Join us for FIREWORKS, traditional festivities, family fun, & moonlit magic at this unique cultural celebration!
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Brewery & the Beast
Sun. September 27th, 2026 LangfordA Premium all Inclusive Food & Beverage Experience
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