What’s better than summer in Victoria?
Experiencing the city to its fullest with more than 200 free concerts, performances and festivals care of CityVibe, your go-to resource for a fun-filled summer.
The 2025 City Vibe guide is now live with an all-new event finder, which will help you make the most of the sunny season in Victoria.
This tool allows Victorians to easily search and sort events by date, location or activity type—plus, there’s a printable monthly planner that’s available online or at City Hall, offering a snapshot of what’s happening each month, making it easy to see the full range of programs at a glance.
“Summer in Victoria is special,” says Nichola Reddington, Manager of Arts, Culture and Events.
“Whether you’re downtown or in your neighbourhood park, I hope you get out and enjoy everything this season has to offer, from concerts to cultural festivals, public markets and more.”
You can check out the full CityVibe guide online here, but some highlights this summer include:
- Summer at Ship Point: Live music, games and entertainment, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings on Victoria’s stunning Inner Harbour
- Music in the Park: Live concerts at Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park, Friday to Monday afternoons
- Drop-in Activities: Everything from Latin dance to choir at locations across the city
- Eventide Music Series: Free evening shows in Centennial Square on select Wednesdays
- Fort Common Music Series: Lunchtime concerts in the heart of downtown on Thursdays
Whether you’re a live music lover, want to shop local farmers and artisans, hear a storyteller, or even explore a gallery or museum, there’s a little bit of something for everyone in the capital city.
City Vibe supports the Arts, Culture, Music, Sport and Entertainment priority in Council’s 2023–2026 Strategic Plan. High-quality festivals and celebrations contribute to community well-being and economic vitality. Supporting arts, culture and tourism is also a key goal of the City’s Create Victoria Arts and Culture Master Plan, which guides investment in a vibrant, creative city.
City of Victoria’s ‘City Vibe’ 2025
- Where: All over Victoria!
- When: Events run from June until October, 2025
