16 concerts worth checking out in and around Victoria this November

November has arrived quickly, and as the nights get darker, Victoria’s music scene gets louder.

With world-renowned artists and local acts taking to the stage across the city this month, there’s no shortage of live music for those who like to mosh, dance, bob their heads or just tap their feet a little.

Whether you’re a fan of indie, rock, metal, country, hip-hop, soul or something in between, there is something for everyone in Victoria this November.

Here are 16 concerts to check out in and around Victoria this November:

Delhi 2 Dublin at Capital Ballroom

For two decades, Delhi 2 Dublin has been at the forefront of South Asian fusion music, creating a global bass sound they call “subcontinental pop.”

The band offers a high-energy blend of bhangra, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and Celtic influences that defies genres.

Delhi 2 Dublin was initially created for a performance at Celtic Fest in Vancouver, and the rest is history.

They’ve become favourites on BC’s west coast, performing at festivals and shows across the province since the band’s inception.

Tickets are $25 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Friday, November 6th – 8:45 p.m.

Fleabane with Boss Saint B and Exit 14 at Open Studios

Hailing from Whitehorse, Fleabane delivers fast and sweaty psych-punk from Canada’s north.

What do you get if you combine a Backstreet Boys fan on the drums, a classically trained vocalist and composer on the bass, and an accomplished metal bass player on the guitar? Fleabane: a psych-punk power trio, obviously.

Fleabane draws its influence from across the music world, and with over 40 years of combined playing and recording experience, the band’s live shows are frantic and captivating.

They’ll share the stage with Vancouver Island-based Boss Saint B and Exit 14, who will be playing one of their first live shows!

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Open Studios, 634 Humboldt Street
• When: Friday, November 6th – 7 p.m.

The Sylvia Platters, Slugger and Big Deal at Oaklands Community Centre

The Sylvia Platters and Big Deal return to Victoria for an all-ages show with local heavy hitters Slugger!

Keen appreciation for melody and melancholy is The Sylvia Platters’ stock in trade.

Described by Rosy Overdrive as “one of the best guitar pop bands going”, the Vancouver band has been crafting idiosyncratic jangle pop gems since 2014.

Recently joined by longtime friends and new musical collaborators Kyle Schick (guitar) and Ian Fildes (bass), the group is preparing to release five new songs.

Tickets are $15.80 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Avenue
• When: Saturday, November 7th – 8 p.m.

Janky Bungag with Spank Williams and Elli Hart at Lucky Bar

This one’s for the country fans!

A Filipino-Canadian flatpicker out of Vancouver, Janky Bungag makes alt-country for everyday people.

He came up on skateboards and punk rock, works a day job and turns the real texture of city life—rent, romance, vices, good friends, heartbreaks and smoke breaks—into songs anyone can see themselves in, delivered with a picker’s hands and a comedian’s timing.

He’ll be joined by one of Victoria’s great country acts, Elli Hart, as well as Vancouver’s Spank Williams!

Tickets are $20 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
• When: Sunday, November 8th – 7:45 p.m.

Pastel Blank and Neighbourly at The Coda

Vancouver Island psych-pop outfit Neighbourly blends the freedom of psych-rock with layers of eclectic pop and funk influences.

Formerly called SPEAK EASY, the four-piece brings together playful melodies, psychedelic sounds and funk-inspired rhythms.

Catch them with the formerly Victoria-based Pastel Blank at The Coda!

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Monday, November 9th – 6:30 p.m.

Holy Void, Gadfly and The Dog Indiana at The Phoenix Bar & Grill

Catch Holy Void, the psych rock band from Winnipeg as they take to the stage at The Phoenix!

They’ll be joined by Vancouver stoner-metal group Gadfly, alongside Victoria’s grunge rock band The Dog Indiana.

Tickets are $15 advance or $20 at the door. Purchase yours here.

• Where: The Phoenix Bar & Grill, 3944 Quadra Street
• When: Thursday, November 12th – 7 p.m.

Sonreal at Capital Ballroom

If you haven’t been to a Sonreal show yet, this is your sign to go.

The rapper from Vernon has been on stages for years with Canadian hip-hop legends like The Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Jessie Reyez.

With hit songs like “Can I Get a Witness,” “Everywhere We Go,” “Preach,” “For the Town,” his performances are as much about connecting with the crowd as they are about the music.

The energy at a Sonreal show is infectious. Be sure to catch it live at Capital Ballroom!

Tickets are $26.50 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Friday, November 13th – 9 p.m.

Emo Night with Poor Sport and Friends at Capital Ballroom

This one’s for the emo fans!

Hosted by emo and pop punk band Poor Sport, the high-energy Emo Night will showcase an incredible lineup of local talent covering all the iconic hits from the golden era of emo and pop punk.

From My Chemical Romance and Taking Back Sunday, to Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Underoath, and Simple Plan—there’s something for every emo kid at heart.

Remaining tickets start at $14.96 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Saturday, November 14th – 8 p.m.

Cécilia at Christian Science Church

Widely recognized as three of Canada’s finest musicians, audiences will see how much enjoyment Timi Turmel, Erin Leahy and Louis Schryer find in playing together.

While honouring their heritage as Cécilia, their music making has an undeniably fresh and high-spirited sound.

They bring the best of many musical worlds together in their explorations of traditional, Celtic and Quebecois music.

Every one of their pieces is skillfully arranged and highlighted with influences from contemporary, classical, jazz and swing styles.

Tickets are $45.50 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Christian Science Church, 1205 Pandora Avenue
• When: Saturday, November 14th – 7:30 p.m.

Small Pleasures with Sw00n at Wheelies Motorcycles and Cafe 

Small Pleasures is a heavy post-punk duo from Victoria.

The band is a fusion between Viny, originally from France, and Canadian-born Nevada Brown.

Their music blends fuzzed out bass backed by hefty drums and live triggered synths mixed with duo vocals.

Created in 2023, their discography includes a full-length album, two EPs and a sophomore album, recorded by Colin Stewart at The Hive, which is coming out early 2027.

Since its creation, the duo toured Japan, played France (a few times), Germany, Austria, as well as multiple shows and festivals across Canada.

Catch them with Sw00n at Wheelies!

Tickets are $15.80 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Wheelies Motorcycles and Cafe, 2620 Rock Bay Avenue
• When: Saturday, November 14th – 7 p.m.

Korpiklaani with Crimson Shadows at Studio 919

The foundation of Korpiklaani in 2003 in Lahti, Finland brought the traditional folk music back to life.

No one could have foreseen that such a large audience would be interested in Finnish and English mythological texts.

They’ll be joined by Crimson Shadows, a Toronto-based metal band that combines the guttural screams and blast beats of death metal with the epic up-tempo guitar harmonies and choruses of power metal.

Tickets are $34 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Studio 919, 919 Douglas Street
• When: Tuesday, November 17th – 7 p.m.

Caleb Hart with Sonic Alley at Lucky Bar

Join Sonic Alley for the official release of their new album, UNBOUND; a night celebrating new music, creative freedom and the raw energy of live performance.

Experience the album brought to life on stage in an unforgettable night of powerful sounds, good vibes and community.The band will perform songs from the new album live at Lucky Bar, with Caleb Hart also on the bill.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the moment!

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
• When: Wednesday, November 18th – 7 p.m.

The Darcys and Silverware at Capital Ballroom

Canadian alternative duo The Darcys—Jason Couse and Wes Marskell—have built a career on reinvention, pairing infectious melodies with forward-thinking production.

Renowned for their genre-defying sound, Esquire noted the band “embody the sort of recklessly bold artistic ambition that ruled rock music in the ’70s but is significantly harder to find today.”

Spin called their output “a pretty hybrid of Local Natives and Atoms for Peace,” and with each release, The Darcys continue crafting unpredictable, cinematic music.

Onstage, The Darcys translate their cinematic sound into high-impact live performances.

Tickets for the show are $22.50 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Friday, November 20th – 8 p.m.

Amanda Marshall at Royal Theatre

Amanda Marshall is a diamond-certified Canadian singer-songwriter whose self-titled debut album stands among the best-selling Canadian albums of all time.

A 14-time Juno Award nominee and winner of the 2024 Juno Award for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year, she returned with Heavy Lifting, her first studio album in over twenty years, reaffirming her place as one of Canada’s most powerful and enduring voices.

Her catalogue includes  hits such as “Birmingham,” “Believe In You,” “Dark Horse” and “Let It Rain,” and her influence spans generations of listeners and artists alike.

Only platinum tickets for the show are currently available, which can be purchased for $345.25 here.

• Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
• When: Friday, November 20th – 7:30 p.m.

Rockin’ SPCA Fundraiser with GETTWETT, The Needful and Pinkish at Vinyl Envy

A show for a good cause? Yes please!

Catch GETTWETT, Victoria’s resident surf-rock band, alongside the five-piece indie-rock band Pinkish as well as The Needful for a rockin’ good time at Vinyl Envy.

Tickets are $20, and there is an option to donate more. Any donations will be matched and sent to the SPCA!

Purchase yours here.

• Where: Vinyl Envy, 1717 Quadra Street
• When: Friday, November 27th – 7:30 p.m.

Mad Routine at The Coda

Mad Routine is a duo consisting of producer/vocalist Vanessa Novak from Victoria and producer/vocalist Cole Edwards.

They describe their music as 90’s trip-hop influenced alternative rock with a bit of nu-metal sprinkled in.

They spend most of their time together in Victoria recording music videos and making new tunes.

Their sound combines elements from the best in alternative music (think Linkin Park, Evanescence and Massive Attack) and reinvents it to make new classics.

They’ll be celebrating the release of their album True Substance at The Coda, be sure to check it out!

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Sunday, November 29th – 6:30 p.m.