21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – October 23rd to 25th

One more week until Halloween!

Things are already getting scary in Victoria this weekend, with scary movies, theatre performances and markets taking place across the city, including

For those less Halloween focused, there are some fantastic concerts going on in the city this weekend, as well as some comedy shows that are bound to leave you rolling on the floor laughing.

For all this and more, here are 21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – October 23rd to 25th:

ALL WEEKEND

Crafted Farmhouse Market at Mary Winspear Centre

There’s no time like October for getting cozy and crafty!

The popular Crafted Farmhouse Market is returning to Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre this October for another weekend of local shopping, handmade treasures and family-friendly fun.

On Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th, more than 60 artisan vendors will fill the venue for a weekend featuring live music, artisan vendors, youth makers, sweet treats and more!

Guests can browse dozens of local vendors, including some Vancouver Island favourites such as Stitch by Adria, The Felt Florist, tal-glow skincare, Rose McGrath Creations and Zaworski Art and Homestead, among dozens of others.

Admission is just $5 at the door.

• Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Sidney Avenue
• When: 
  • Friday, October 23rd – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Victoria Royals versus Kelowna Rockets at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

Catch the Royals host a homestand with two games against the Kelowna Rockets this weekend.

The Royals currently sit at six wins and three losses, while the Rockets have also started the season strong at four wins and two losses.

This weekend’s game will be a good test of strength for the home team as they hope to make some noise in the Western Hockey League this season.

Tickets start at $23 for Friday’s game and can be purchased here, and $20 for Saturday’s game and can be purchased here.

• Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street

• When: 

• Friday, October 23rd – 7:05 p.m.

• • Saturday, October 24th – 4 p.m.

Rocky Horror with Drag Sunday Productions

Drag Sunday Productions annual Rocky Horror Drag Show returns to the Greenhouse (previously the Metro Studio Theatre) at 1411 Quadra Street!

Far beyond your average movie screening of Rocky Horror, far beyond a musical theatre showing of Rocky Horror and far beyond a shadow-cast screening show.

Rocky Horror is all-drag, full of dance, makeup, gender expression and as queer as it can possibly get.

Tickets are $55 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Greenhouse, 1411 Quadra Street
• When:
  • Friday, October 23rd – 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24th –  6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 25th – 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Halloween Market YYJ at the Da Vinci Centre

Ready to join the coven?

This event will offer two days of haunting artisan makers, delicious food and drinks, haunting tunes from DJ Boitano, workshops and more!

The event is partnered with Habitat Acquisition Trust in support of their Bat Program through the Early Bat Shopping Hour.

Tickets for this first pick event always sell out, get yours soon!

Ticket prices vary and can be purchased here.

• Where: Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street
• When: Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th

FRIDAY

Beth Sherlock Live at The Coda

Beth Sherlock brings her darkly introspective yet soulful alternative rock sound to the stage, blending jazz-rooted vocals with groove-driven indie rock energy.

Expect a dynamic live performance featuring music from her upcoming album Angel//Devil, alongside high-energy covers of alternative rock anthems.

Based on Vancouver Island, Beth Sherlock is an independent alternative rock artist who has been creating music since 2010.

With a Bachelor of Music in jazz, Beth combines musical precision with raw emotional expression, delivering a unique sound that balances introspective lyricism with a touch of humour.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Friday, October 23rd – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

nuance. Night Market at The Roxy Theatre

Pivot is happy to be piloting a new project at The Roxy in order to get more local bands and artists in their space.

If it goes well, they’ll make it a recurring event!

Head to the Roxy for bands, vendors, a DJ, projections, food and drink!

Tickets are $10 advance or $20 at the door. Purchase yours here.

• Where: The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra Street
• When: Friday, October 23rd – 7 p.m. to late

Comedy Night at Junction Cidery

Get ready for an amazing night of stand-up at the Junction Cidery!

The cidery will be packing the room with some of the funniest comics around.

This month, the show features Darren Millar, Patti Savard, Lena Mutafov, Mathew Hughes and Mackenzie Edwards

Food is provided by Bicycle Pizza, and organizers suggest arriving early if you’re looking for food.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Junction Orchard and Cidery, 273 Prospect Lake Road
• When: Friday, October 23rd – 8 p.m.

Moontricks at Capital Ballroom

Based in the Kootenay mountains, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world.

They released their debut album in 2022, and have been featured on everything from Netflix shows to Fox Sports.

They’re in the middle of a North America tour, and will hit Victoria’s Capital Ballroom on October 23rd.

Moontricks will be joined on stage by Kr3ture and Frase.

Remaining tickets start at $35 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Friday, October 23rd – 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Cheng² Duo with James Campbell at Alix Goolden Performance Hall

Looking to experience some of the best live music Victoria has to offer?

The Victoria Conservatory of Music will bring Cheng² Duo with special guest James Campbell to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall on Saturday.

The Canadian sibling duo Cheng² Duo, pronounced Cheng squared, features cellist Bryan Cheng alongside pianist Silvie Cheng.

Cheng² Duo has been praised globally as brilliant and absolutely captivating, with musical chemistry that promises to draw listeners in from the first note.

They’ll be joined by clarinetist James Campbell for a concert that is sure to charm audiences with artistry, delightful storytelling, and emotional depth.

Tickets for the show are $45 plus fees for adults, and $25 plus fees for youth and students 18 and under. Purchase yours here!

• Where: Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street
• When: Saturday, October 24th – 7:30 p.m.

Cozy Reading Rave at 560 Johnson Street

Bringing the offline vibes indoors this fall, a cozy reading rave!

Head to the new event space located at 560 Johnson Street in the heart of downtown Victoria!

Settle in, meet a fellow reader through a quick optional book-swap activity, then turn your phone off for one hour of reading with soft live guitar in the background.

This event will close with a short reflection and time to chill and mingle.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: 29-560 Johnson Street
• When: Saturday, October 24th – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Stronger Together 5K at Cadboro Bay Park

Head to the Stronger Together 5K at Cadboro Bay Park!

Now in its fourth year, the event is a social fundraiser run from Cadboro Bay to Cattle Point and back, followed by a BBQ, live music and free giveaways.

Best of all, all proceeds go to charity!

Last year, more than 200 people joined in and raised $6,500. This year, organizers want to go even bigger, and they need your help.

Tickets are $20 for students or $30 for non-students. Get yours here.

• Where: Cadboro Bay Park, Sinclair Road
• When: Saturday, October 24th – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Out Innerspace Dance Theatre at McPherson Playhouse

Created by co-Artistic Directors Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond, Rhino features an unlikely constellation of characters past their heyday, questioning if their best days are behind them.

The work balances comedy and tragedy while exploring transformation, ritual, humour and what is essential to endure time and threatened extinction.

Rhino is a co-production of The CanDance Network Creation Fund, Agora de la danse, Dance Victoria, National Arts Centre and La Rotunde.

Tickets start at $56 and can be purchased here.

• Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
• When: Saturday, October 24th – 7:30 p.m.

RAKATA Latin Night: Halloween Edition at Capital Ballroom

Vancouver’s Jayville returns to Victoria to headline the first-ever Halloween edition of RAKATA.

Resident DJ and founder of Latin party brand Vibra’s, Jayville has spent years setting the standard for West Coast Latin nights.

His sets are built on packed floors, big moments and nonstop energy, and he’s been central to shaping the RAKATA sound and one of our favorite Latin selectors behind the decks.

Expect reggaeton all night, framed as old school versus new school, a full-capacity crowd, wall-to-wall energy and a costume-heavy dance floor.

Make sure to wear your costume!

Remaining tickets start at $18 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Saturday, October 24th – 9:30 p.m.

Rock Talk 2026 at Crag X Climbing Gym

At Rock Talk, organizers invite the community to hear a handful of speakers recount their outdoor adventures as a celebration of learning and growing from each other.

This year, they’re focusing on mentorship and facing the unknown.

All participants will be eligible to win door prizes provided by the event’s sponsors!

This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: Crag X Climbing Gym, 769 Pandora Avenue
• When: Saturday, October 24th – 8 p.m. to late

Sidney Spooktacular Halloween Car Cruise

The Sidney Spooktacular Halloween Car Cruise is on Saturday!

They’ll meet at the North Saanich Canadian Tire at 6 p.m. and start their drive by 6:30 p.m..

The procession will drive from Canadian Tire to Beacon Avenue and down to the waterfront, turning onto First street then right onto Bevan Avenue, then onto Seventh Street and back down Beacon Avenue.

They’ll do this loop a couple times then park near the Mary Winspear Centre and Dairy Queen where they will be handing out candy.

Anyone is welcome to join, with the request that participants decorate their vehicles as scary as possible!

• Where: Sidney, multiple locations

• When: Saturday, October 24th – 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

The Victoria Zombie Walk in downtown Victoria

Victoria’s undead are preparing to rise once again.

The Victoria Zombie Walk returns to downtown Victoria on Sunday, inviting residents to break out the fake blood, torn clothing and their most convincing zombie makeup.

Participants will begin gathering at Centennial Square at 2 p.m., with the horde scheduled to start shuffling through downtown at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

The annual walk has become one of Victoria’s most recognizable Halloween traditions, filling downtown streets with zombies, monsters and other horrifying characters.

• Where: Centennial Square, downtown Victoria
• When: Sunday, October 25th
  • Gathering time: 2 p.m.
  • Walk begins: 3 p.m.

12th annual Wicked Victoria

Get your costumes ready! One of Victoria’s favourite Halloween celebrations is returning to downtown for another day of spooky, family-friendly fun!

The 12th annual Thrifty Foods Wicked Victoria will transform Government Street into a Halloween wonderland, complete with live entertainment, costumed characters, trick-or-treating, local vendors and plenty of activities for the little ones.

Families can enjoy spooky storytelling, music, dance performances, face painting and Halloween crafts throughout the day.

Best of all, this community celebration is completely free to attend!

• Where: Government Street (between Yates and Broughton Streets) and Bastion Square, downtown Victoria
• Where: Sunday, October 25th – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fright Fest – The Exorcist Director’s Cut (1973) at The Vic Theatre

Fright Fest is back at The Vic Theatre!

This Sunday, catch the director’s cut of The Exorcist.

Think your teenager is going through a phase?

Wait until she starts speaking Latin, levitating and having an extremely unusual reaction to holy water.

William Friedkin’s landmark horror classic gets the director’s-cut treatment, with a few added chills, shocks and reasons to keep the lights on.

Tickets are $14.29 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
• When: Sunday, October 25th – 7:30 p.m.

Danny Bhoy at McPherson Playhouse

Internationally acclaimed Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy is returning to Canada with his brand-new show Dear World!

The comedian is fresh from a completely sold-out run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a whirlwind, successful tour through Australia and New Zealand.

Marking his remarkable ninth cross-Canada tour, Bhoy continues his long-standing love affair with Canadian audiences with a show that blends his signature storytelling and sharp observational humour.

Tickets start at $67.75 and can be purchased here.

• Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
• When: Sunday, October 25th – 7 p.m.

All Dressed in White Bridal Show

From wedding inspiration and finding your dream vendors to thousands of dollars in prizes, this popular bridal event is returning to Parksville.

The All Dressed in White Bridal Show is returning to the Jensen Centre on Sunday, bringing together wedding professionals from across Vancouver Island.

Backed by organizers with decades of experience in the wedding industry, the show offers a carefully curated selection of vendors, exclusive giveaways and experiences designed to inspire engaged couples.

We’ve got a little something extra for Victoria Buzz readers!

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• Where: Jensen Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville
• When: Sunday, October 25th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pacific FC versus Forge FC at Royal Athletic Park

Pacific FC is back at Royal Athletic Park this Sunday!

Catch the team take on Forge FC from Hamilton, Ontario at the historic stadium on Caledonia Avenue.

It will be a tough matchup for Pacific FC, sitting at only two wins on the season versus Hamilton’s 17.

Be there as Pacific FC hopes to upset the Forge at Royal Athletic Park!

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here. 

• Where: Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue
• When: Sunday, October 25th – 1 p.m.