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Festivals & Events

Victoria knows how to celebrate. Music, arts, food, and community: the festival calendar is packed from spring through fall.

40th Victoria Fringe & Greek Fest September 4 – 7, 2026 Updated September 3

Festival Season Peaks: Fringe, Greek Fest & Labour Day Weekend

This week in Victoria: the Victoria Fringe Festival continues its 40th anniversary run with dozens of shows across downtown venues through September 6. The Victoria Greek Fest returns for its extended Labour Day weekend run (Sept 4–7) at the Greek Hellenic Centre, joining the Classic Boat Festival in the Inner Harbour and the Saanich Fair at Stelly’s Cross Road for a packed long weekend. The Broadmead Saturday Night Car Meetup runs again Saturday, September 5, weather permitting, at Canadian Tire at the Broadmead Village Shopping Centre, 801 Royal Oak Drive. Then the fall festival season starts immediately: the Esquimalt RibFest brings smoky barbecue, 20+ local bands, and family activities to Bullen Park Friday through Sunday, September 11–13. Farmers markets round out the late-summer to early-fall calendar.

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Aug 26 – Sept 6

Victoria Fringe Festival (40th Year)

Celebrating 40 years of independent theatre across downtown venues. Over 35 shows including comedy, drama, improv, and experimental performances. A Victoria institution.

Sept 4–7

Victoria Greek Fest 2026

The 25th annual Greek Fest at the Greek Hellenic Centre. Traditional souvlaki, spanakopita, baklava, loukoumades, live entertainment, and dance groups. Free admission.

Sept 4–6

Classic Boat Festival

Vintage and classic wooden boats on display in the Inner Harbour over Labour Day weekend. Free, family-friendly waterfront event against the backdrop of the Empress Hotel.

Summer–Fall 2026

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Major Festivals

August 26 – September 6

Theatre

Victoria Fringe Festival

Victoria’s biggest theatre festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. Dozens of independent companies perform comedy, drama, and experimental work across venues throughout the city.

September 4–7 (extended run)

Festivals

Victoria Greek Fest

One of Victoria’s most popular cultural festivals. Traditional Greek cuisine, live music, dancing, and family-friendly festivities at the Greek Hellenic Centre in Saanich. Free admission.

September 4–6

Community

Classic Boat Festival

Vintage and classic wooden powerboats and sailboats on display in Victoria’s Inner Harbour over Labour Day weekend. A free, family-friendly waterfront event against the backdrop of the Empress Hotel.

September 27, 2026

Food & Drink

Merridale Cider Harvest Festival (8th Annual)

Merridale Cidery & Distillery, 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill (Cowichan Valley)

Merridale's eighth annual cider harvest festival pours samples from cider makers across BC alongside live music, orchard walks, and farm-crafted food from the cidery kitchen. Prepaid reservations are required, around $54 per person including a souvenir tasting glass. Harvest Season runs September 27 through October 31.

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September 27, 2026

Food & Drink

Brewery & the Beast Vancouver Island

Starlight Stadium, 1089 Langford Pkwy, Langford

Presented by Island Savings, Brewery & the Beast brings an all-inclusive food and drink experience to Starlight Stadium, with live-fire cooking from Victoria and Vancouver Island's top chefs and brewers. No drink tokens needed: beverages are poured all afternoon to keep you refreshed. VIP entry is from 1:00 PM. Tickets sell out fast.

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