5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, October 6th

Happy Tuesday, Victoria!

This Tuesday is one many have been waiting for, with Skerryvore taking over McPherson Playhouse as a part of CeltFest Vancouver Island. Expect an amazing performance with plenty of fiddles, accordions, bagpipes, guitar, vocals, drums and more!

If that’s for you, Swan Lake is at the Royal Theatre, there’s an Indigenous punk show at Encore Victoria and Cinecenta is starting its Lord of the Rings series!

Whatever you get up to, get involved in the community this Tuesday!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, October 6th:

Skerryvore at McPherson Playhouse

The best live act in Scotland is coming to town!

Catch Skerryvore, one of Scotland’s leading forces in the country’s music scene, at McPherson Playhouse!

With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, driving bass, drums, and keys, the band represents a reinvention of Scottish traditional music.

The show is a part of CeltFest Vancouver Island.

Tickets start at $67 and can be purchased here.

• Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
• When: Tuesday, October 6th – 7:30 p.m.

Swan Lake at Royal Theatre

The Royal Theatre is hosting a production of Swan Lake!

Tchaikovsky’s iconic score opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design, illuminated costumes and world-class dancers from around the globe transform the classic ballet into a mesmerizing visual experience.

This is more than a performance—it’s an immersion into a story of love and magic, told through light, movement and music. Each act unfolds like a living art installation, where timeless tradition meets bold contemporary design.

Discover Swan Lake in a whole new light—a legend reborn with breathtaking imagery and emotional power.

Tickets start at $53.50 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
• When: Tuesday, October 6th – 7 p.m.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings at Cinecenta

Tolkienists, this one is for you!

Cinecenta will be playing The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring on Tuesday to introduce their Lord of the Rings series.

The cinema will be playing one of the films in the series every Tuesday from now until October 20th.

Catch the classics at Cinecenta!

Tickets are $8 for UVSS students, $9 for seniors, $10 for UVic alumni, faculty and staff and a plus one or $11 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

• Where: Cinecenta, 3800 Finnerty Road
• When: Tuesday, October 6th – 6 p.m.

Dead Pioneers at Encore Victoria

Dead Pioneers bring a raw, unapologetic collision of punk energy, spoken word and powerful storytelling.

Fronted by Indigenous artist Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe), the band uses music as a platform to challenge narratives, confront history and amplify conversations around identity, resilience and resistance.

Born from Deal’s performance art project The Punk Pan-Indian Romantic Comedy, Dead Pioneers grew into a full-force punk band built on urgency, honesty and community.

With driving guitars, explosive live energy and lyrics that refuse to shy away from difficult conversations, their sound blends the spirit of punk with a First Peoples perspective.

Expect a set that is more than just music—it’s a visceral experience rooted in art, activism and the belief that punk has always been a place for voices that need to be heard.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Encore Victoria, 1415 Broad Street
• When: Tuesday, October 6th – 7:30 p.m.

Pub Quiz Night at Bartholomew’s

Bartholomew’s Public House runs its weekly Pub Quiz every Tuesday!

It’s free to play with prizes each week—bring a team or join one on the night.

Space is limited and it’s a popular night, so arriving early is recommended.

Attendance is free, just make sure to support the establishment and tip your servers!

• Where: Bartholomew’s Pub, 777 Douglas Street
• When: Tuesday, October 6th – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.