Victoria's cultural calendar is absolutely bursting this weekend, with 61 shows and experiences that prove the city's artistic pulse is stronger than ever. From intimate candlelit tributes to ghost stories that'll make your skin crawl, the capital is serving up everything from soul-stirring concerts to spine-tingling adventures.
The weekend's crown jewel has to be Candlelight: Tribute to Adele at the breathtaking St Ann's Academy on Saturday night. Picture this: hundreds of flickering candles illuminating the historic venue while musicians perform the British songstress's most heart-wrenching ballads. It's the kind of evening that reminds you why live music hits different than your Spotify playlist. For those craving a different kind of thrill, the Ghostly Walking Tour promises to uncover Victoria's darkest secrets—and trust me, this city has stories that'll follow you home.
Beyond the concerts and supernatural encounters, Victoria's natural beauty takes center stage with experiences like the Malahat SkyWalk and guided bike tours along the coastal shoreline. These aren't just tourist attractions; they're chances to see your city (or discover a new one) through fresh eyes. The Victoria Wine Tour offers the perfect excuse to sip your way through local vintages while someone else handles the driving.
Here's everything worth your time and money this weekend:
- Candlelight: Tribute to Adele — St Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site (Saturday 30)
- Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria — Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre (Saturday 30)
- Malahat SkyWalk General Admission Tickets — Malahat SkyWalk (Saturday 30)
- Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Day Trip from Vancouver — The Butchart Gardens (Saturday 30)
- Victoria City Bike Tour & the Coastal Shoreside Ride | 3-Hour — Sports Rent (Saturday 30)
- Victoria Half-Day Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour — Hotel Fairmont Empress (Saturday 30)
- Victoria Wine Tour with Wine Tastings and Charcuterie — 721 Government St (Saturday 30)
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens — Victoria Butterfly Gardens (Saturday 30)
- Historical Chinatown Walking Tour — 1681 Government St (Saturday 30)
- Victoria Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour — Empire Donuts View Street (Saturday 30)