Victoria food fanatics, mark your calendars!
Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria returns this month, delivering 17 days of incredible dining, exclusive accommodation deals, and for the first time ever, live entertainment from January 23rd to February 8th.
The festivities kick off with the Dine Around Gala on January 22nd at Crystal Garden at the Victoria Conference Centre—a one-night-only event that gives guests the chance to sample bites from the participating restaurants, enjoy live music, and get a taste of everything Dine Around has to offer.
Who knows? You might even discover your new favourite restaurant!
Don’t miss this celebratory evening of food, entertainment, and local flavour—get your Gala tickets here.
This beloved culinary festival, hosted by Destination Greater Victoria and the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA) – Victoria Branch, highlights more than 60 local restaurants offering curated three-course menus and fixed prices, making it easier than ever to try something new or revisit a favourite.
Alongside mouthwatering bites, a lineup of participating hotels is offering special “Stay in Town” rates, ranging from budget-friendly to luxury, which is perfect for turning a great meal into a full night out.
New this year, Dine Around is incorporating live entertainment, encouraging festival participants to tap into Victoria’s vibrant performing arts community with special discounted tickets to Victoria Symphony and Intrepid Theatre.
After all, who doesn’t love dinner and a show, followed by a relaxing night at a nearby hotel?
But it all starts with the Gala—the official start of Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria on January 22nd.
Gala tickets are on sale now. Get yours here!
Dine Around Gala
- Where: Crystal Garden – Victoria Conference Centre, 713 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, January 22nd – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dress Code: Business casual, or dress to impress!
- Tickets available here!
Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria
- When: January 23rd – February 8th, 2026
- Where: Participating restaurants all around Greater Victoria! See the full list here.
