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Events in Victoria
Victoria's event calendar is packed year-round. From weekly grassroots car meetups and marine festivals to concerts and cultural celebrations, here is what is worth your time.
Broadmead Saturday Night
Car Meetup
If you're an automotive collector or vintage enthusiast on Vancouver Island, there's one weekend ritual that stands completely supreme. Every nice Saturday evening, the expansive paved parking lot at the Canadian Tire on Royal Oak Drive (Broadmead/Saanich) shifts gears to become the ultimate organic, grassroots car show in Victoria.
Starting around 6:00 PM, local car builders, purists, and casual spectators drive in to park, chat, swap restoration stories, and grab coffees. Ranging from perfectly polished 1950s cherry cruisers and roaring muscle cars to modern import tuners and vintage farm trucks, this is a highly organic community meet drawing up to 100+ pristine vehicles on warm summer nights.
"This meet is the soul of Greater Victoria's car culture. It and Saanich's local carriage and garden suite programs both represent the absolute best of community cooperation, with people sharing heritage, space, and local solutions." - Anna Hakim, Happy Homes Team
Saturdays, 6:00 PM – Dusk
Active Spring through Fall
Canadian Tire Broadmead
851 Royal Oak Dr, Saanich
Greater Victoria's Car Culture Hub
Where collectors, auto builders, and casual admirers meet weekly. Family and pet friendly!
Week of July 13 – July 19, 2026
Last updated: July 13, 2026
Happening This Week
Sunday, July 19 · 8 AM – 3 PM
Oak Bay Collector Car Festival
Oak Bay Avenue, Oak Bay
Victoria's crown jewel car show. Now in its 26th year, over 300 collector vehicles stretch across several blocks of Oak Bay Avenue. Free admission, live entertainment, food vendors, and a true street party atmosphere. The single most anticipated automotive event on Vancouver Island.
Saturday, July 18 · 10 AM – 4 PM
Art Gallery Grand Melee Paint-In
Moss Street, Fairfield neighbourhood
Vancouver Island's largest summer arts festival. Over 100 artists from across the island and Gulf Islands create work live on Moss Street as thousands of visitors stroll through. Free outdoor event with live music, food vendors, and an unforgettable community atmosphere.
Saturday, July 18 · 6 PM – Dusk
Broadmead Saturday Night Car Meetup
Canadian Tire, 851 Royal Oak Dr, Saanich
Greater Victoria's premier weekly car gathering continues every Saturday through summer. Up to 100+ muscle cars, vintage restorations, and imports fill the parking lot on warm evenings. Free, family and pet friendly. A must for automotive enthusiasts.
Wednesday, July 15 · 4:30 – 8 PM
Oaklands Sunset Market
Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave
A Wednesday evening neighbourhood market in the heart of Oaklands. Local produce, artisan goods, food vendors, and live music. A midweek summer staple for families across central Victoria.
Saturday, July 18 · Various Times
Saturday Farmers Markets
Moss St, Goldstream, Peninsula & Sidney
Market season is in full swing. The Moss Street Market (9 AM–2 PM), Goldstream Farmers Market (10 AM–2 PM), Peninsula Country Market (9 AM–1 PM), and Sidney Saturday Market (10 AM–3 PM) all run this Saturday. Fresh island produce, artisans, and the best morning ritual on the island.
Monday, July 13 · 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Gorge Farmers Market
Gorge Park, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt
A Monday evening market along the scenic Gorge waterway. Seasonal produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, preserves, and live music in a waterfront setting. The perfect way to start the week.
Saturday, July 18 · 10:15 PM
Butchart Gardens Saturday Fireworks
The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay
Saturday night fireworks over the Sunken Garden run all summer through September 5. Times shift from 10:15 PM in early July to 9:00 PM by late August. Nightly live performances continue throughout the season. Book ahead – fireworks nights sell out.
Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19
Jaguars On The Island Concours d'Elegance
Windsor Park, Oak Bay
The Jaguar Club of Victoria hosts its prestigious JOTI Concours d'Elegance and car show, featuring stunning Jaguars in a celebration of British automotive craftsmanship. Three-day event with the main Concours on Sunday, July 19.
Summer 2026
Last updated: July 13, 2026
Upcoming Events
July 11–12 & July 25–26 · 10 AM – 4 PM
CommunityMetchosin Summer Witches Market
Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Rd
A free, quirky community market featuring local artisans, psychics, healers, crystals, tarot readings, and a potion bar. The first 30 guests each day receive a mini spell kit. Two weekends of charm in rural Metchosin.
Wednesdays, July 8 – Aug 26 · 4:30–8 PM
MarketOaklands Sunset Market
Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave
A Wednesday evening neighbourhood market in the heart of Oaklands. Local produce, artisan goods, food vendors, and live music. A midweek summer staple for families across central Victoria. Now open for the season.
July 17–19
AutomotiveJaguars On The Island Concours d'Elegance
Windsor Park, Oak Bay
The Jaguar Club of Victoria hosts its prestigious JOTI Concours d'Elegance and car show, featuring stunning Jaguars in a celebration of British automotive craftsmanship. Three-day event with the main Concours on Sunday, July 19.
July 18
ArtsArt Gallery Grand Melee Paint-In
Fairfield neighbourhood
Victoria's iconic outdoor painting event transforms the Fairfield neighbourhood into a living, breathing gallery. Artists create work live as thousands stroll through.
July 19 · 8 AM – 3 PM
AutomotiveOak Bay Collector Car Festival
Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria's crown jewel car show. Now in its 26th year, over 300 collector vehicles stretch across several blocks of Oak Bay Avenue. Free admission, live entertainment, and a true street party atmosphere.
July 25
AutomotiveBlast From The Past Car Show
Coombs Fairgrounds
The 28th Annual Blast From The Past draws car enthusiasts from across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Classic cars, hot rods, and vintage trucks in a relaxed, rural fairground setting.
August 2
AutomotiveTorque Masters Auto Extravaganza
Beacon Avenue, Downtown Sidney
The Torque Masters Car Club takes over downtown Sidney for one of Vancouver Island's premier summer car shows. Hot rods, classics, and custom builds line Beacon Avenue. Pre-registration open via torquemasters.ca. A Poker Run the day before (August 1) kicks off the weekend.
July 30 – Aug 9
ClassicalVictoria Symphony Summer Festival
Various Venues
The Victoria Symphony brings beautiful orchestral performances to venues across the city throughout the BC Day long weekend and beyond.
August 3–5
HolidayBC Day Long Weekend Celebration
Various Venues across Greater Victoria
The BC Day long weekend brings free outdoor concerts, waterfront festivals, and community BBQs across Greater Victoria. The unofficial peak of summer.
Summer weekends
AutomotiveSidney Show & Shine
Beacon Avenue, Sidney-by-the-Sea
Classic and collector vehicles line the streets of Sidney's charming seaside downtown. Browse vintage autos, chat with owners, and enjoy the oceanfront village atmosphere.
Saturdays, July 4 – September 5
AttractionButchart Gardens Fireworks Season
The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay
Saturday night fireworks over the Sunken Garden run all summer. Times shift from 10:15 PM in early July to 9:00 PM by late August. Nightly live performances throughout the season.
Sundays, July – September · 11 AM – 2 PM
MarketMetchosin Farmers Market
Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Rd
A small, community-driven Sunday market in rural Metchosin. Local produce, baked goods, plants, and handmade goods from Metchosin growers and artisans.
Late August / Early September
ArtsVictoria Fringe Festival
Various Venues
Victoria's biggest theatre festival. Dozens of independent companies perform everything from comedy to drama to experimental work across the city.
October 4
AutomotiveLightEmUp.TV Season Finale
Mayfair Shopping Centre
The grand finale of LightEmUp.TV's car show series at Mayfair. An autumn send-off for the 2026 season with hundreds of show cars.
Every Week
Recurring Events
Broadmead Saturday Night Car Meetup
Canadian Tire Parking Lot (Broadmead), 851 Royal Oak Dr, Victoria, BC
Greater Victoria's most active, organic weekly gathering for automotive collectors, muscle cars, imports, and custom builds. A highly approachable, family-friendly scene with up to 100+ vehicles on warm summer evenings.
Moss Street Saturday Market
Moss Street between Fort & Dallas Road, Fairfield
Victoria's favourite farmers market. Local growers, artisans, bakers, and food vendors line the tree-lined streets of Fairfield every Saturday morning.
Peninsula Country Market
Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly's Cross Road, Central Saanich
A Saturday morning staple on the Saanich Peninsula. Fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, preserves, crafts, and prepared foods from Peninsula growers and makers.
Goldstream Farmers Market
Danbrook Park, 744 Danbrook Ave, Langford
Langford's community market featuring local vendors, fresh produce, artisan goods, and food trucks. Now at its new Danbrook Park location for 2026. A Saturday morning staple for West Shore families.
North Saanich Farm Market
St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd, North Saanich
A beloved North Saanich farm market with hyper-local produce, preserves, eggs, flowers, and baked goods from Peninsula farms and home growers. Small, charming, and very island.
Esquimalt Farmers Market
Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Admunsalt St, Esquimalt
A Thursday evening community market in Esquimalt. Local produce, prepared foods, baked goods, and artisan vendors. A midweek staple for West Side families.
Gorge Farmers Market
Gorge Park, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt
A Monday evening market along the scenic Gorge waterway. Local produce, prepared foods, artisans, and live music. The perfect way to start the week.
Sidney Street Market
Beacon Avenue, Sidney-by-the-Sea
A Thursday evening street market on Sidney's charming Beacon Avenue for its 27th year. Local produce, artisan crafts, baked goods, and food trucks with an oceanfront village backdrop.
Sidney Saturday Morning Market
Beacon Avenue, Sidney-by-the-Sea
A vibrant seaside market on Sidney's charming Beacon Avenue. Local produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, and food trucks with an oceanfront backdrop.
Butchart Gardens Nightly Performances
The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay
Live outdoor performances nightly through the summer. Saturday night fireworks run July 4 through September 5 (times shift from 10:15 PM in early July to 9:00 PM by late August). Peak bloom season runs June through August. Book ahead, fireworks nights sell out.
Live Music at Hermann's Jazz Club
753 View Street
Victoria's premier destination for intimate live music. Jazz, soul, blues, and world music in an intimate room.
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
Beacon Hill Park
A free petting farm in the heart of Beacon Hill Park. Goats, peacocks, miniature horses, and spring lambs. A Victoria institution for families.
Fort Rodd Hill Summer Programming
Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse, Colwood
Parks Canada's seaside fortress open for summer with guided tours, cannon firings, and lighthouse visits. A unique piece of West Coast military history right on the water.
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