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The Vancouver Island events calendar.

Markets, festivals, live music and community events across all nine Island regions — every one verified with its organizer before it’s published.

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January 2026

January 3, 2026 to December 31, 2026, Saturdays, year-round

Cowichan Valley Markets

Duncan Farmers' Market

More than 100 vendors fill downtown Duncan's market square every Saturday — farm produce, eggs, cheese, meat and seafood, baked goods, local artisans and food trucks — at one of BC's oldest and largest farmers' markets, running year-round.

City Square, Craig Street, Downtown Duncan

October 2026

October 16, 2026 to October 18, 2026

Campbell River Workshops

Celebrate Yourself Fall Retreat

A weekend of self-care, reflection, empowerment, and exploration in nature as we gather to celebrate the transition from summer into the fall season.

Heriot Bay Inn, Quadra Island

October 16, 2026

Comox Valley Live Music

FIONN

FIONN with special guest Nicky Mackenzie

Cumberland

October 17, 2026

Nanaimo Live Music

Vancouver Island Symphony: Arabian Nights

The Vancouver Island Symphony opens its 32nd season with Arabian Nights, a full orchestral concert at Nanaimo's Port Theatre on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Tickets are sold individually or by season subscription.

The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo

October 17, 2026

Campbell River Workshops

Klassy But Wicked - A Halloween Dance

Klassy But Wicked is a 19+ Halloween dance featuring music, dancing, a costume contest with prizes, a cash bar, and mini photo sessions

Willow Point Lions Hall 2165 S Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC

October 17, 2026

Greater Victoria Live Music

FIONN

FIONN with special guest Nicky Mackenzie

Victoria