Happy first weekend of 2026, Victoria!
The holiday haze may be lifting, but there’s still lots to do around the city as we ease into the new year.
From championship curling and Royals hockey to drag shows, live jazz, and community gatherings, these events are the perfect way to start 2026 strong.
Here are 7 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend—January 3rd and 4th:
2026 BC Men’s, Women’s & U20 Curling Championships
Get ready to cheer!
The semi-finals and finals for the 2026 BC Men’s, Women’s & U20 Curling Championships, presented by Best Western take place this weekend at the Archie Browning Sports Centre.
Weekend single draw tickets are $20 and weekend passes are $60—get your tickets here!
- Where: Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road
- When: Saturday, January 3rd & Sunday, January 4th – starting at 9 a.m.
Victoria Royals vs Tri-City Americans
It’s game time!
Head to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre this weekend to watch the Victoria Royals take on the Tri-City Americans in back-to-back games.
Saturday’s game is Eco Night presented by the Victoria EV Association. Fans can explore renewable-energy activations on the concourse.
Sunday’s game is Family Funday. Marty will be joined by Rooty and the A&W team for in-game giveaways, along with a special Face-Off 4 Pack offering four tickets, four hot dogs, one popcorn and two A&W kids meals for $99.
A Kids Sunday Funday BOGO is also available, offering a free kids ticket with the purchase of an adult Club ticket.
Fans are invited to stay after Sunday’s game for a post-game skate with the players. Skate rentals will be available, and guests may bring their own skates.
Get your tickets here!
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Saturday, January 3rd & Sunday, January 4th – puck drops at 4:05 p.m. & 2:05 p.m.
Post-Holiday Gift Swap and Shop
Did Santa bring you something you don’t really want or need?
No worries! Come swap it for something else!
Esquimalt Community Mutual Aid is hosting a pop-up gift shop and swap this Saturday, January 3rd from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is outside, so make sure to dress warm!
Registration isn’t required, but is encouraged! Send an email to esquimaltma@gmail.com.
- Where: 491 Fraser Street
- When: Saturday, January 3rd – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Secret Agent at The Vic Theatre
A night of suspense, history, and personal reckoning.
In this gripping 1977-set political thriller, Wagner Moura delivers a career-defining performance as a fugitive professor haunted by Brazil’s military dictatorship.
Moura won for Best Actor and Kleber Mendonça Filho took home the Best Director prize at Cannes in 2025.
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
- When: Saturday, January 3rd – 7:15 p.m.
Saturday Dinner & Drag
Visit Friends of Dorothy Lounge for an amazing evening of Dinner and Drag!
Featuring performances from a phenomenal cast of performers, amazingly curated cocktails, and delicious food, it’ll be a night you won’t want to miss!
Reservations are strongly encouraged!
- Where: Friends of Dorothy Lounge, 537 Johnson Street
- When: Saturday, January 3rd – 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
A Swinging Night of Jazz at Hermann’s Jazz Club
Come join Stella White for a swinging night of vocal jazz!
Stella White is an 18-year-old vocalist who is a winner of the DownBeat Music Award, and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Jazz Performance at McGill University.
She’s returning to Vancouver Island for the holidays and is so excited to return to this amazing collaboration with Ashley Wey and other fantastic Victoria musicians.
Tickets are $25—get yours here!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Saturday, January 3rd – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Doctor Zhivago at The Vic Theatre
Watch the classic film Doctor Zhivago this Sunday at The Vic Theatre!
This movie is set during World War I and the Russian Civil War, following Yuri and Lara as they pursue a forbidden romance.
Starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie, and directed by David Lean—also known for epics like Lawrence of Arabia and The Bridge on the River Kwai—this Oscar-winning classic remains a must-see.
Grab your tickets here!
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
- When: Sunday, January 4th – 6:30 p.m.
