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Festivals on Vancouver Island.

Festivals across all nine Island regions — every one verified with its organizer before it’s published.

Every upcoming festivals we’ve verified across Vancouver Island, from Victoria to the North Island — 6 on the calendar right now. Each one is confirmed with its organizer and links through to the official page. Filter by region or pick a date below.

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September 2026

Gulf Islands Festivals

Salt Spring Island Apple Festival

A one-day self-guided driving tour of Salt Spring orchards on the last Sunday of September, showcasing hundreds of apple varieties, tastings, cider and farm stands.

Various orchards, Salt Spring Island

October 2026

Comox Valley Festivals

Cumberland Fungus Fest

The 7th annual Cumberland Fungus Fest celebrates fungi and forest ecology across the village of Cumberland from October 1 to 4, 2026, with talks, guided forest walks, films, a Science Pub, an art night and kids' activities. Festival pass required; proceeds support the Cumberland Community Forest.

Village of Cumberland

November 2026

Cowichan Valley Festivals

Ladysmith Festival of Lights

One of the Island's grandest holiday light displays, launching with a free Light Up parade and fireworks in historic downtown Ladysmith. Light Up night is November 26, 2026.

Downtown Ladysmith (First Avenue), Ladysmith

Pacific Rim Festivals

Tofino Oyster Festival

Tofino's oldest-running festival celebrates Clayoquot Sound oysters over three November days, with the Mermaid's Ball, an Oyster Festival Gala and the family-friendly Shucker's Showdown.

Tofino Community Hall, Tofino

March 2027

Campbell River Festivals

Words on the Water Writers' Festival

Campbell River's acclaimed writers' festival returns for its 23rd year, bringing celebrated Canadian authors together with readers for two days of readings, panels and conversation at the waterfront Maritime Heritage Centre.

Maritime Heritage Centre, Campbell River

May 2027

Greater Victoria Festivals

Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival

The 164th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival, the oldest continuously running Highland Games in North America, returns May 15 to 23, 2027, with the main Games weekend at Topaz Park. Expect heavy events, Highland dance, pipe bands, clan tents and Celtic music.

Topaz Park, Victoria