Is there anything better than summer in Victoria?
The answer is yes—going to free events all summer long!
The CityVibe 2026 Guide allows everyone in Victoria to experience the best the city has to offer, with over 200 free concerts, performances, and festivals, all in one place.
This guide features free events funded or supported by the City of Victoria. It allows users to search by date, location, and activity type, making it easy to find things happening everywhere from Beacon Hill, to the Inner Harbour, to downtown.
There’s also a free, printable monthly planner to make sure you’re in the know about everything going on!
“Summer in Victoria is a time to gather, connect and experience the creativity that brings our community together,” said Mayor Marianne Alto.
“CityVibe reflects the energy and diversity of Victoria’s arts and culture scene, welcoming people of all ages to discover something new and enjoy all that our city has to offer.”
You can check out the full CityVibe guide here, but here’s a quick look at some of the highlights happening around the city this summer that are featured on on the guide:
- Music in the Park: Live concerts at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park, every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Summer at Ship Point: Programming at the Inner Harbour, including concerts, live music and a variety of drop-in activities
- Eventide: Free evening performances in Centennial Square, Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. running from July 8th to August 26th
- Fort Common Music Series: Summer concerts at The Fort Common that run at lunchtime on Thursdays.
We all love getting involved in our community and enjoying the best of what our city has to offer. Whether you love live music, markets, cultural festivals, or getting involved in a drop in activity like yoga, there’s something going on for everybody in the city this summer. Make sure you don’t miss out!
CityVibe supports the Arts, Culture, Music, Sport and Entertainment priority in Council’s 2023–2026 Strategic Plan. High-quality festivals and celebrations contribute to community wellbeing and economic vitality. Supporting arts, culture and tourism is also a key goal of the City’s Create Victoria Arts and Culture Master Plan, which guides investment in a vibrant, creative city.
City of Victoria’s ‘City Vibe’ 2026
- Where: All over Victoria!
- When: Events run from June to October, 2025
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