2019 Festivals
What is going on on Vancouver Island this year in terms of Music Festivals and other fun Week-end or even week long events? Wec scoured the Island to bring you some must-attends for various regions.
Check out our listing of Festivals and Events This Summer
Sooke Music and Arts
Free for all ages. Two stages. Art displays and workshops. Youth sports displays. Musical performances by some of the Islands top talents. Aug 3 & 4. Sooke.
Vancouver island Music Fest
- Comox
- July 12-14
- 6 Stages
- Official Website
Island Folk Festival
- Duncan
- July 26, 27, 28
- Six Stages
- Providence Farm in Duncan
- Official Website
Looking for Pride Festivals on the Island?
Check out this page with dates and descriptions of Pride up and down the island.
More City and Community Sponsored Festivals
Parksville Beach Festival
The festival starts out on July 12-15 with a sand sculpture competition and is followed by daily sculpture viewings and a concert series every weekend until August 18th with a grand finale concert and party.
Nanaimo Bathtub Race
- July 19-21
- Concerts
- Beer Garden
- Kids Games
- Bathtub Parade
- Annual Race
- Website Info
Nanaimo Fringe Fest
- Aug 8-17th
- Numerous Theatre Perfromances
- Mulitple Stages
- Website.
Additional Island Events
There are many events going on up and down the island all summer long!
Qualicum Air Show July 13
Saturday July 13 at the Qualicum Beach Airport. 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There will be static aircraft on display, food trucks, flybys, flight simulators, Aviation booths, etc., and other aviation related events..
Island Blues Bash Aug 31
Sat., Aug. 31, 12:00 p.m. - Mon Sept 2. Victoria BC at various locations including both FREE and paid performances.
OrcaFest Port McNeill Aug 16
Sat., Aug. 16, 12:00 a.m. – Mon., Aug. 18, 11:59 p.m. Port Mcneil Bc From Vancouverislandnorth.ca: The biggest annual community festival in Port McNeill starts off with the Orcafest Parade on Saturday morning, followed by a full day celebration at the waterfront and features fun for all ages
Sunfest Country Music Aug 1
Thu., Aug. 1, 12:00 p.m. - Aug 4 Laketown Ranch Cowichan BC Sunfest Country Music Festival, happening August 1-4, 2019 at Laketown Ranch in Lake Cowichan, B.C: Lauren Mayell - Dave Hartney...and More