International Women’s Day is this Saturday, March 8th, and Victoria is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the incredible women who make this city a better place.
Whether you’re looking to laugh, learn, create, or simply soak up some well-deserved appreciation, there’s something on the lineup for you.
From floral workshops and stargazing talks to burlesque revues and cemetery tours honouring women who shaped history, this year’s International Women’s Day events are as diverse and dynamic as the women they celebrate.
Here are 7 events happening in and around Victoria this International Women’s Day:
Women’s Day Floral Workshop
Celebrate International Women’s Day with flowers, creativity, and a little well-deserved self-care!
Mayfair Shopping Centre is hosting a Women’s Day Floral Workshop in partnership with Bespoke Blossoms in Centre Court on Thursday, March 5th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 7th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Create your own stunning floral arrangement to take home with expert guidance from Bespoke’s floral designers, the perfect way to show yourself some love this International Women’s Day.
While spots have filled up, those interested can contact Mayfair on Instagram to be added to the waitlist.
- Where: Mayfair Shopping Centre – Centre Court, 3147 Douglas Street
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- Thursday, March 5th – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 7th – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
GIRLS NIGHT! at the Mint
OK, DOPE and Foxy Box are proud to present GIRLS NIGHT!
This evening of stand-up comedy features some of Vancouver Island’s best female comedians hosted by Alex Forman, and headlined by Alannah Brittany who has performed for Just For Laughs Vancouver, Big Laughs Comedy Fest, and SiriusXM’s Top Comic.
Come catch a laugh live at the Mint and win some prizes from Victoria’s own Foxy Box!
Tickets are $25—get yours here!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, March 6th – 8 p.m.
Star Party | Women Who Reached for the Stars
In March, as we recognize International Women’s Day, the Centre of the Universe invites you to explore the remarkable contributions women have made to our understanding of the universe.
Women have shaped our understanding of the universe for centuries, often while facing barriers that kept them out of observatories, universities, and even the history books.
This talk explores the stories of the astronomers whose discoveries revealed the scale of the cosmos, uncovered dark matter, and expanded our search for other worlds, and how their legacy continues to influence astronomy today.
Admission is by donation. Book your spot here.
- Where: Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Road
- When: Saturday, March 7th – 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Who is Your (S)hero? at the Belfry Theatre
Kulea Culture Society presents a special night on International Women’s Day, featuring stories, music, poetry, and performance.
This year’s event, Who is Your (S)hero?, brings together four socially engaged women from our community who will share the stories of female heroes who have inspired them.
Following their stories, a lineup of talented women performers will take the stage to share their creativity, wit, and artistry.
This is a night to honour and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women from all walks of life.
Pay what you can, tickets are available here!
- Where: Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue
- When: Saturday, March 7th – 7 p.m.
8 Remarkable Women Resting in Ross Bay Cemetery
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, with the Old Cemeteries Society (OCS) and Emily Carr Chronicles, at a special event in Ross Bay Cemetery on March 8th.
This year, Yvonne Van Ruskenveld of the Old Cemeteries Society (OCS) and Marilyn Jones of Emily Carr Chronicles are co-presenting two 90-minute tours featuring Eight Remarkable Women Resting in Ross Bay Cemetery.
There will be two 90-minute tours, visiting the graves of eight women who led very different lives, all with fascinating stories to tell, including Emily Carr, Sophie Pemberton, Josephine Crease, Hannah Maynard, Jane Anne Nesbitt, Martha McNeill, and Lottie Bowron.
No reservations are needed—tickets are $5 available inside the gate at the cemetery.
- Where: Ross Bay Cemetery, 1495 Fairfield Road
- When: Sunday, March 8th – 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Women’s Day Pinot & Paint Day
Grab your girlfriends and join Oaklands Community Association for another Pinot & Paint: Women’s Day Edition!
Follow along with our step-by-step instructions or paint whatever your heart desires—the choice is yours!
Pinot and paint will be provided. Grab your tickets here for $25!
This event is 19+.
- Where: Oaklands Community Association, 1-2827 Belmont Avenue
- When: Sunday, March 8th – 6 p.m.
Cheesecake Burlesque Revue’s Lipstick & Liberation
Get your sparkles ready, Victoria!
Power, pleasure, and confidence are lighting up the stage this International Women’s Day at View Royal’s’ Elements Casino, and you’re invited to join the celebration.
On Sunday, March 8th, Cheesecake Burlesque Revue’s Lipstick & Liberation brings a cheeky and dazzling tribute to femininity in all its forms.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of empowering women through sweet and spicy performances—tickets are available now for $51.72 here. This event is 19+.
- Where: Elements Casino Victoria, 1708 Island Highway
- When: Sunday, March 8th – 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
