TGIF, Victoria!
Ring in the near-weekend (if you haven’t already started) with events such as the Victoria Symphony Summer Festival, a Pacific FC game and a grunge band show.
Plus, enjoy the classic Fridays at the Station summer event in Langford—it’s a community favourite for a reason and always features something special!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, August 2nd:
Victoria Symphony Summer Festival Events
There are two highlighted Victoria Symphony events as a part of their Summer Festival that are happening this Friday.
First, there’s a free pop-up concert being offered at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park at 5 p.m. Bring a blanket and/or chair and soak in the music!
Second, Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 will take place inside the Christ Church Cathedral at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $58 and can be purchased here.
- Where:
- Free show: Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park, 100 Cook Street
- Ticketed show: Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Avenue
- When: Friday, August 2nd
- Free show: 5 p.m.
- Ticketed show: 7:30 p.m.
Pacific FC Soccer Game
Cheer on your local soccer team, the Pacific FC, as they take on York United FC at the Starlight Stadium!
Ticket prices vary be seat selection, but general seating starts at $32.
- Where: Starlight Stadium, 1089 Langford Parkway
- When: Friday, August 2nd at 7 p.m.
Fridays at the Station
The Victoria Beer Society is once again hosting their popular Fridays at the Station event in Langford!
Ring in the weekend at The Langford Station by enjoying live music, a selection of delicious food trucks, browsing local businesses and artist studios, and of course flights of delicious BC craft beer.
The Victoria Beer Society’s Beer Truck will be on site serving cold sleeves and flights of craft beer every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This week will feature the band Darkest Horse!
- Where: The Langford Station, 720 Station Avenue
- When: Friday, August 2nd from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Grunge and Punk at Little Fernwood
In need of a grunge and punk fix? For just $5, you and your pals can get into Little Fernwood and catch two bands—open to all ages!
Dysaynia is an indie grunge band with hard rock elements that’ll get you moving.
SUOSCIETAL is high energy, hardcore punk and will absolutely bring on the moshing!
- Where: Little Fernwood, 1923 Fernwood Road
- When: Friday, August 2nd from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Pickleball at Uptown
In case you missed the news, as of July, the Uptown Shopping Centre is now home to two pristine Pickleball courts!
You can book for $20 per hour per court, which comes to only $5 each if there are four of you! You can also rent paddles. Make sure to book online!
- Where: Uptown Shopping Centre, The Courts, 3671 Uptown Boulevard
- When: Friday, August 2nd—book a time slot that works for you!
