BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Victoria Symphony - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Victoria Symphony X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Victoria Symphony REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20250509T231446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T233122Z UID:13567-1753642800-1753650000@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:VS at Qualicum Beach DESCRIPTION:VS returns to Qualicum Beach for an evening of classical charm and lyrical beauty! \nLed by Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia\, the evening opens with Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute\, a brilliant prelude to one of his final and most beloved operas. VS Principal Trumpet Ryan Cole takes the spotlight in Neruda’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major\, a favorite in the trumpet repertoire for its expressive warmth. The program concludes with the pastoral spirit of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 5 in F-major. \nTickets on sale at the Mulberry Bush Book Store (130 W. 2nd Ave). URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-at-qualicum-beach-2/ LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/VS-at-Qualicum-Beach-SITS-website-1920-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20250509T231519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T214010Z UID:13569-1754076600-1754083800@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (Christ Church Cathedral) DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 65 incredible years of music with NYO Canada! \nLed by acclaimed Music Director Naomi Woo\, this one-night only anniversary performance transforms Victoria’s Christ Church Cathedral into a space of sound\, and transformation—experience a powerful program that doesn’t shy away from darkness—but insists on beauty\, meaning\, and hope. The evening opens with Across the Vaulted Night\, a work commissioned by the SOCAN Foundation NYO Canada and composed by NYO Canada cello alum Nicholas Denton Protsack. Next\, 2025 Michael Measures First Prize winner Justin Saulnier takes center stage in Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2—a work of shifting moods\, flickering between solitude and spectacle\, and concluding in a blaze of rhythm and colour. After intermission\, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 offers a searing portrait of survival under totalitarianism\, where even silence carries weight. \nFeaturing 91 of Canada’s most talented young musicians — including local Victoria talent! \nOne cathedral. One unforgettable summer night. The next generation of Canadian orchestral music starts here. \nTickets on sale June 17! URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada-christ-church-cathedral/ LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NYOC-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20250509T231718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222533Z UID:13584-1754148600-1754152200@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Celeigh Cardinal & Shawnee Kish with The National Youth Orchestra of Canada DESCRIPTION:Two powerhouse voices. One unforgettable afternoon by the water. \nJUNO-nominated singer-songwriters Celeigh Cardinal and Shawnee Kish join forces with The National Youth Orchestra of Canada for a genre-defying celebration of strength\, identity\, and transformation—set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. \nFrom the anthemic energy of “Wild Women” and “I Surrender” to the evocative storytelling of “Wandering River” and “There Are Some Things We Will Never Do\,” this concert showcases two of Canada’s most vital contemporary Indigenous artists alongside 91 of the country’s most gifted young orchestral musicians\, led by NYO Canada Music Director Naomi Woo. \nThe set also features iconic favourites like “Live and Let Die”\, “At Last”\, and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman\, arranged for full symphony orchestra! \nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Interested in reserved seating? Limited Grandstand tickets are available to purchase from $5 – $68. URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/celeigh-cardinal-shawnee-kish-with-the-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada/ LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Celeigh-Cardinal-Shawnee-Kish-website-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20250509T231811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222600Z UID:13591-1754163000-1754166600@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Latin Nights with Sal Ferreras Ft. Adonis Puentes with the Victoria Symphony (SOLD OUT GRANDSTAND) DESCRIPTION:They say Latin America’s greatest contribution to the world is joy. \nSal Ferreras’ Latin Jazz Sextet with vocalist Adonis Puentes join forces with the Victoria Symphony for an unforgettable evening! VS Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin leads the orchestra in an irresistible evening of joy\, rhythm\, and the eclectic musical styles\, traditions and dances of South America and the Caribbean. Highlights include music by Alberto Ginastera (Argentina)\, Blas Galindo (México)\, Michel Camilo (Dominican Republic)\, Rafael Hernández (Puerto Rico)\, and Adonis Puentes (Cuba). \nJoin us for some “serious” joyful folk music from Guatemala\, Paraguay\, and Venezuela.  \n\nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Please note Grandstand tickets are SOLD OUT. URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/latin-nights-with-sal-ferreras-ft-adonis-puentes-with-the-victoria-symphony/ LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Latin-Nights-with-Sal-Ferreras-Ft.-Adonis-Puentes-website-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20250509T231856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222442Z UID:13594-1754235000-1754238600@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (SPLASH!) DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of intensity and beauty from the country’s most promising orchestral musicians. \nIn this sweeping 40-minute performance\, The National Youth Orchestra of Canada\, under the baton of Naomi Woo\, explores light and reckoning in seven striking works\, ranging from the spirited charm of Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute to the searing Allegro of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. \nJUNO-nominated Cree composer Andrew Balfour brings a bold contemporary voice with Omaa Biindig\, while Canadian composer Matthew Emery’s Lead Us Home offers a tender plea for belonging. \nThe program moves from the romantic depths of Mahler’s Adagietto to the turbulent energy of Smyth’s Overture to The Wreckers\, building a portrait of an orchestra unafraid to ask big questions—and answer them with sound. \nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Interested in reserved seating? Limited Grandstand tickets are available to purchase from $5 – $68. URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada-splash/ LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/The-National-Youth-Orchestra-of-Canada-Splash-website-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20250509T231936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222447Z UID:13597-1754249400-1754253000@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Traditional Symphony SPLASH! (SOLD OUT GRANDSTAND) DESCRIPTION:The evening you’ve been waiting for is finally here—half a decade later! Victoria’s iconic night of symphonic music returns to a floating barge in the Inner Harbour. \nLed by VS Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin\, this celebratory program features highlights from past SPLASH! events. From Tobin Stokes Inner Harbour Overture and Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets\, to music from Star Wars\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and other favorites\, the concert builds to the beloved spectacular grand finale with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Amazing Grace—complete with fireworks! \nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Please note Grandstand tickets are SOLD OUT. URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/traditional-symphony-splash/ LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Traditional-Symphony-SPLASH-website-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20260527T233708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T204157Z UID:16646-1785439800-1785447000@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Beethoven Symphony No. 8 DESCRIPTION:Canadian-Romanian conductor Andrei Feher leads a program that balances contemporary voice with classical charm. Kelly-Marie Murphy’s On Rethinking Heroism in the 21st Century\, premiered in 2020\, was composed in response to Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony\, further exploring ideas of humanism and heroism. Filling the majestic Christ Church Cathedral with light-hearted lyricism\, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 is among his most playful works\, reflecting a moment of ease in the composer’s life. Poulenc’s Sinfonietta brings the evening to a sparkling close with its lush harmonies and dancing rhythms. \n  URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-symphony-no-8/ LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-SITS-at-Christ-Church-Cathedral-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260801T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260801T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20260527T233451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T204155Z UID:16650-1785612600-1785619800@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Mozart Violin Concerto No. 1 & Dvořák Czech Suite DESCRIPTION:An evening of summer serenity fills Victoria’s Christ Church Cathedral under the baton of Andrei Feher. Weiner’s Serenade for Small Orchestra blends Romantic elegance and Hungarian-inflected melodies\, while VS Principal 2nd Violin Kimberly Durflinger takes the spotlight in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 1\, a youthful work that holds an important place in the violin repertoire. The sunny disposition and pastoral charm of Dvořák’s Czech Suite evoke rolling landscapes and serene nights\, bringing the program to a warm close on a summer evening in August. \n  \n  URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mozart-violin-concerto-no-1-dvorak-czech-suite/ LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-SITS-Mozart-Violin-Concerto-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260802T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260802T113000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20260601T224556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T190329Z UID:16686-1785663000-1785670200@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Symphony Story Time: Effie the Singing Elephant DESCRIPTION:Effie Elephant dreams of joining the circus\, but can she learn to dance well enough to pass the audition? As Effie pursues her dream\, she makes new friends and feels a range of BIG emotions. In this interactive performance\, Effie’s adventures come to life through music and story\, and children get the opportunity to explore the wonderful world of musical instruments with three Victoria Symphony musicians. \nSymphony Story Time exposes youngsters to the world of music through story\, movement\, song\, and instruments. This highly interactive program gives children a chance to explore musical concepts and expression\, and hear Victoria Symphony musicians up close. \nThis event is recommended for children ages 3-8 years old and their families\, and is free to attend. Registration is required\, please fill out the form below. We recommend bringing your own cushions for comfy sitting on the floor near the performers. Limited chairs will be provided on the sides. Questions? Please contact Soile Stratkauskas at soile@victoriasymphony.ca. \nEVENT SCHEDULE \nSession 1\n9:30 am: Doors open and Instrument Petting Zoo\n10:00-10:30 am: Symphony Story Time \nSession 2\n11:00 am: Doors open and Instrument Petting Zoo\n11:30 am-12:00 pm: Symphony Story Time \n\n\n \n \n Symphony Story Time Registration\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Please select which session you would like to attend.(Required)\n \n \n 10:00 am\n \n \n \n 11:30 am\n Number of adults attending(Required)Number of children attending(Required) URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/symphony-storytime-effie-the-singing-elephant/ LOCATION:Wingate Studio\, Baumann Centre\, 925 Balmoral Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-SITS-Symphony-Storytime-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T214500 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20260527T233454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T164233Z UID:16638-1786045500-1786052700@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Symphony in the Summer at The Butchart Gardens DESCRIPTION:Join the Victoria Symphony\, local young violinist Malak El Ouadghiri\, and Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia for an unforgettable summer evening of orchestral favourites. The program features selections from Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances\, Saint-Saëns’s Violin Concerto No. 3\, Brahms’s Serenade No. 2 in A major\, and more. Set against the stunning backdrop of The Butchart Gardens\, this open-air concert invites you to relax on a bench seat or bring your own chair and blanket as you enjoy an evening of classical splendour with more than 2\,000 fellow music lovers. \nThis concert is included in the price of admission to The Butchart Gardens. Admission can be purchased in advance or upon arrival at the venue. URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/symphony-in-the-summer-at-the-butchart-gardens/ LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Ave\, Brentwood Bay\, British Columbia\, V8M 1J8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-SITS-at-Butchart-Gardens-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T152150 CREATED:20260527T233526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T232604Z UID:16644-1786285800-1786293000@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Symphony in the Summer at Qualicum Beach DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Symphony is back like the warm summer breeze! Join the VS\, young violinist Malak El Ouadghiri\, and Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia for an evening of orchestral favourites featuring selections from Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances\, Saint-Saëns’s Violin Concerto No. 3\, and Brahms’s Serenade No. 2 in A major\, alongside other timeless classics. Presented at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, this concert is the perfect way to spend an August evening — musical excellence in your own backyard. \nTickets on sale starting June 2 at The Mulberry Bush Book Store | 130 Second Ave. West\, Qualicum Beach | 250-752-9722 URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/symphony-in-the-summer-at-qualicum-beach/ LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-SITS-at-Qualicum-Beach-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR