Vancouver Island events
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 — 9 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.
July 2026
August 2026
August 6, 2026 to August 16, 2026
Nanaimo Festivals
International Nanaimo Fringe Festival
The 16th International Nanaimo Fringe Festival brings 11 days of uncensored, independent theatre, comedy and live performance to the Port Theatre and venues across Nanaimo.
August 8, 2026 to August 9, 2026
Campbell River Festivals
Campbell River Salmon Festival
Campbell River's SalmonFest packs a summer weekend at Willow Point with world-class logger sports, a Highland gathering of pipes, drums and heavy games, Highland dancing, kids' activities, live entertainment and food trucks.
August 26, 2026 to September 6, 2026
Greater Victoria Festivals
Victoria Fringe Festival
Roughly two weeks of uncensored, affordable independent theatre at venues across downtown Victoria, presented by Intrepid Theatre.
September 2026
September 5, 2026 to September 7, 2026
North Island Festivals
Port Alberni Salmon Festival
A Labour Day tradition on the Alberni Inlet: anglers chase big prizes in the Tyee Club's salmon derby while the waterfront fills with food, live music, local art and family fun celebrating the valley's salmon heritage.
September 27, 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.
November 2026
November 26, 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.
November 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026
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.