One of Victoria’s most beloved musical traditions is returning this spring.
Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life Concerts will take over the Alix Goolden Performance Hall at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for two nights of toe-tapping music you won’t want to miss.
Taking place on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th at 7:30 p.m., Lapp takes the stage alongside an ensemble of young fiddlers from the BC Fiddle Orchestra and the Old-Time Danceband, plus special guest Tom Taylor and members of Folkestra!, Joy of Life Choir, and Joy of Life House Band.
A celebrated Canadian fiddler, trumpeter, and mentor who has shared the stage with top folk and jazz musicians from around the world, Lapp has been a cornerstone of Victoria’s music scene and the heart of the Joy of Life Concerts for over 20 years.
Taylor is a renowned singer-songwriter known for his role in Vancouver cult band She Stole My Beer and his current group The Southern Residents, which recently received a 2026 Juno nomination.
Audiences can expect to see more than 160 performers, ranging in age from six to 86, come together for a lively concert of old-time, bluegrass, and gospel-inspired music. The setlist draws from iconic songwriters like Billy Joel, Van Morrison and Bill Monroe.
Don’t miss this annual musical tradition celebrating community, mentorship, and the joy of live music—tickets start at $28 and are available now.
Plus, we’ve partnered with Victoria Conservatory of Music to give away two tickets, so one lucky winner can experience Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life Concerts. Find out how to enter below!
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Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life Concerts
- Where: Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street
- When: Friday, April 24th & Saturday, April 25th – 7:30 p.m.
