Vivaldi's Four Seasons (Evening)
2026-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
VS presents a treat for lovers of music from the Baroque era, as Nanaimo-born violinist Aisslinn Nosky leads Vivaldi’s evergreen classic and more! The airs and dances of Rameau’s suite raise a storm among the Greek Gods, while Emily Doolittle’s work calms the waters. Nosky captivates audiences around the world with her innovative interpretations and impeccable technique. Her fierce passion for early music and skill as a soloist, director, and conductor has generated robust appreciation by press and audiences alike.

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Concert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
Pre-concert Chat: Please join us at 6:00 pm in the auditorium for a pre-concert chat featuring violinist and concert leader Aisslinn Nosky and VS CEO Matthew White.

Back to the Future in Concert
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Fans old and new will experience the thrill of Back to the Future like never before – on a big high-def screen with the Victoria Symphony performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live in sync with the movie. Audiences will also be in for an exclusive treat: approximately twenty minutes of music added by award-winning composer Silvestri to the film’s score especially for these unique live orchestral presentations.
Not included in subscription purchase discount.
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Concert duration: Approx. 145 minutes including one 20 minute intermission

Jeremy Dutcher in Concert
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Singer-songwriter, composer, and musicologist Jeremy Dutcher is the first artist in history to win the Polaris Music Prize twice. The classically trained tenor is a member of the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick and his debut album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, (2018) helped to bring the endangered language of the Wolastoqiyik people to new generations. Dutcher’s follow-up album, Motewolonuwok (2024), featuring a mixture of original songs in English and Wolastoqey, continues to preserve a language while fostering inclusivity, reclamation, and reconciliation. Unapologetically playful in its incorporation of classical influences, full of reverence for the traditional songs of his home, and teeming with the urgency of modern-day resistance, Jeremy makes his VS debut with works from both of his award-winning albums.

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Concert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission

Kluxen – Haydn & Strauss
2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S7, Canada
This program celebrates humor, ingenuity,and the blending of styles across three distinct musical voices. HK Gruber’s Manhattan Broadcasts sets the stage with its jazzy energy, and tongue-in-cheek playfulness, drawing on urban soundscapes. Haydn’s Symphony No. 60, “Il Distratto”, follows with its brilliant theatricality, weaving a lighthearted narrative full of wit and surprising turns. The evening culminates with Richard Strauss’s Le bourgeois gentilhomme, a charming suite that fuses Baroque elegance with Strauss’s characteristic warmth and humor, evoking the whimsical world of Molière’s classic comedy. Together, these works promise an engaging and richly textured musical journey.
Tickets are $45 on sale at The Mulberry Bush Book Store | 130 Second Ave. West, Qualicum Beach | 250-752-9722

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Concert duration: Approx. 90 minutes including one 20 minute intermission

Kluxen – Haydn & Strauss
2026-03-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
This program celebrates humor, ingenuity,and the blending of styles across three distinct musical voices. HK Gruber’s Manhattan Broadcasts sets the stage with its jazzy energy, and tongue-in-cheek playfulness, drawing on urban soundscapes. Haydn’s Symphony No. 60, “Il Distratto”, follows with its brilliant theatricality, weaving a lighthearted narrative full of wit and surprising turns. The evening culminates with Richard Strauss’s Le bourgeois gentilhomme, a charming suite that fuses Baroque elegance with Strauss’s characteristic warmth and humor, evoking the whimsical world of Molière’s classic comedy. Together, these works promise an engaging and richly textured musical journey.

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Concert duration: Approx. 90 minutes including one 20 minute intermission

Kluxen & Brantelid – Prokofiev and Mendelssohn's Scottish
2026-03-29 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
The misty and melancholy atmosphere of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Palace provided the initial inspiration for Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony. Its triumphant finale parallels the conclusion of Beethoven’s Egmont – a tragedy that ends in victory. The Symphony-Concerto in E minor is one of Prokofiev’s final works, created in consultation with soloist Mstislav Rostropovich. It is one of the most demanding works in the cello repertoire. To interpret it, Maestro Christian Kluxen welcomes his Danish compatriot, Andreas Brantelid.

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Concert duration: Approx. 115 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
Pre-concert Chat: Please join us at 1:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Music Director Christian Kluxen, cellist Andreas Brantelid, and VS bass trombone Robert Fraser.

Kluxen & Min – Rachmaninoff & Shostakovich
2026-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
A hometown favourite, the globe-trotting pianist Lorraine Min is featured in one of Rachmaninoff’s most challenging and best loved works. This concert is sure to delight, especially listening to the sublime Variation 18! Shostakovich and Britten were near contemporaries, and equally precocious. Jaunty fiddle tunes from Quebec inspired Britten, while the Symphony No. 1 was Shostakovich’s graduation project from the Leningrad Conservatory. It brought him instant international fame.

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Concert duration: Approx. 95 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
Pre-concert Chat: Please join us at 6:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Music Director Christian Kluxen and VS bass trombone Robert Fraser.

The Choir of King's College, Cambridge (Rehearsal - Sold Out)
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge will be joining your Victoria Symphony this spring for a performance of Mozart’s Requiem, which has long sold out. In response to the ongoing demand, we have opened up 175 tickets to attend an open working rehearsal on April 11 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm* at the Farquhar at UVic.
This open working rehearsal offers an intimate window into how this remarkable ensemble works: how sound is shaped, how meaning is uncovered, and how young musicians are guided to extraordinary artistic standards.
As part of the experience, Daniel Hyde (Director of Music at King’s College) and Matthew White (VS CEO) will host a 20-minute open talkback during the break, offering context, reflections, and the chance for conversation.
*This is a working rehearsal, duration is subject to change.
“I had the great privilege of hosting the Choir once before during my time at Early Music Vancouver. While their performance was sublime, what has stayed with me most vividly was a quiet morning spent alone in the hall, observing a full rehearsal. The combination of humanity, discipline, and musical excellence is the essence of this centuries-old tradition, and it is rarely witnessed from the inside. This is a genuinely special event, so I hope you will join us whether you have tickets to the concert or not. This opportunity is limited in capacity but promises to be unforgettable in impact.”
– Matthew White, CEO

The Choir of King's College, Cambridge (Sold Out)
2026-04-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Founded in the fifteenth century, The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best-known choral groups. While the Choir exists primarily to sing the daily services in King’s College Chapel, its worldwide fame and reputation, enhanced by its many recordings, has led to invitations to perform around the globe, and to an extensive international tour schedule. They’ll be travelling 7600 kilometres from Cambridge to Victoria to perform Mozart’s Requiem with our VS musicians.
Not included in subscription purchase discount.

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Concert duration: Approx. 75 minutes without intermission.
Pre-concert Chat: Please join us at 1:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Director of Music for the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge Daniel Hyde and VS CEO Matthew White

Platypus Theatre – Bach to the Future
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
“A school project about classical music?!” wails Corky, “What do I know about classical music?” Uncle Siegfried to the rescue! But when Corky accidentally combines the ingredients of a magical musical spell her uncle is working on, she finds herself on an adventure with some of the world’s most fascinating composers – Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvořák, Shostakovich! Join Corky as she attempts to recreate the musical formula that will bring a happy ending to a time travel experiment gone awry.
Not included in subscription purchase discount. Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre.

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Concert duration: Approx. 60 minutes without intermission

Queens of Soul
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Celebrate the legendary divas of Soul and R&B! The Victoria Symphony joins powerhouse songstresses Kelly Levesque, Tamika Lawrence, and Shayna Steele for iconic songs including Proud Mary, At Last, Rolling in the Deep, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and more, as made famous by Tina Turner, Etta James, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Diana Ross, Carole King, Thelma Houston, and Adele.
All arrangements licensed by Schirmer Theatrical, LLC.
Check out the Queens of Soul Playlist to get you in the mood!

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Concert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission

Kluxen – Mahler Symphony No. 5 (Sold Out)
2026-05-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is undoubtedly his most famous work, and it contains echoes of some of the greatest highs and lows of his life. After surviving a near fatal haemorrhage in 1901, he composed the Symphony over the following two summers, during which time he met, became engaged to, and married the Austrian composer, author, editor, and socialite, Alma Schindler. Its serene fourth movement, the Adagietto, is a love letter–Mahler’s declaration to his new bride saying, “I am no longer alone, because now, I have you.”

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Concert duration: Approx. 75 minutes without intermission
Pre-Concert Chat: Please join us at 1:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Music Director Christian Kluxen and VS CEO Matthew White.

Beethoven Symphony No. 8
2026-07-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave
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.
Tickets for all Symphony in the Summer Festival tickets on sale June 2.

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 1 & Dvořák Czech Suite
2026-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave
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.
Tickets for all Symphony in the Summer Festival tickets on sale June 2.

Symphony Story Time: Effie the Singing Elephant
2026-08-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Wingate Studio, Baumann Centre, 925 Balmoral Rd, Victoria, BC, V8T 1A7, Canada
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.
Symphony 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.
This 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.
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9:30 am: Doors open and Instrument Petting Zoo
10:00-10:30 am: Symphony Story Time
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11:00 am: Doors open and Instrument Petting Zoo
11:30 am-12:00 pm: Symphony Story Time

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Symphony in the Summer at The Butchart Gardens
2026-08-06 19:45 - 21:45 | The Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, V8M 1J8, Canada
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.
This concert is included in the price of admission to The Butchart Gardens. Admission can be purchased in advance or upon arrival at the venue.

Symphony in the Summer at Qualicum Beach
2026-08-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S7, Canada
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.
Tickets on sale starting June 2 at The Mulberry Bush Book Store | 130 Second Ave. West, Qualicum Beach | 250-752-9722

Kluxen & Hetherington – Beethoven Symphony No. 7
2026-09-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
A festive Danish curtain-raiser by Friedrich Kuhlau (Beethoven’s contemporary and a composer central to Denmark’s musical identity) sets the tone for a season that celebrates place and belonging in a time when national songs resonate more than ever. Berlioz, another nineteenth-century visionary who expanded the orchestra’s expressive range, turns that brightness inward with Les Nuits d’été, a tender farewell to summer sung by mezzo-soprano Alex Hetherington. Britta Byström’s A Walk to Beethoven, commissioned by Christian Kluxen during his Arctic Philharmonic tenure, answers across time with a luminous bridge leading naturally into Beethoven’s radiant Seventh Symphony—a “celebration of humanity being unworried and free.”

Kluxen – Beethoven Symphony No. 7 (Sidney)
2026-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1W9, Canada
A festive Danish curtain-raiser by Friedrich Kuhlau (Beethoven’s contemporary and a composer central to Denmark’s musical identity) sets the tone for a season that celebrates place and belonging in a time when national songs resonate more than ever. Britta Byström’s A Walk to Beethoven, commissioned by Christian Kluxen during his Arctic Philharmonic tenure, answers across time with a luminous bridge leading naturally into Beethoven’s radiant Seventh Symphony—a “celebration of humanity being unworried and free.”
Presented without intermission.
Not included in subscription purchase discount. Single tickets on sale starting July 21, 2026.

Aretha – A Tribute
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
R-E-S-P-E-C-T! The “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin, is celebrated in a powerhouse concert of her greatest hits, from Respect and Think to A Natural Woman, Chain of Fools, and Amazing Grace. Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY®-nominee Ryan Shaw bring soaring vocals and electric energy to the stage, backed by Sean O’Loughlin and the musicians of the VS. More than a concert, it’s a heartwarming, soul-stirring tribute to one of music’s most legendary voices.

Kluxen & Pouliot – Dvořák’s New World Symphony & Sibelius Violin Concerto
2026-09-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Heino Eller’s Dawn captures both the first light of day and the awakening of Estonian national identity after World War I. Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, lyrical and vast, reflects the mystery of the landscape that shaped him, here brought to life by the brilliant Canadian violinist Blake Pouliot. Dvořák’s New World Symphony, written during his stay in America, weaves homesickness and discovery into one of the most beloved works in all symphonic literature.

Aadland & Tam – The Lark Ascending
2026-10-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro was written in 1905 to showcase the virtuosity of the London Symphony Orchestra’s string players and its warmth and elegance remain irresistible today. Vaughan Williams’s beloved The Lark Ascending, performed by VS Concertmaster Terence Tam, floats with pastoral grace and quiet transcendence. The concert concludes with Schumann’s Symphony No. 2, a radiant triumph over adversity, conducted by the distinguished Norwegian maestro Eivind Aadland, Artistic Director of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.

The Unicorn's Birthday®
2026-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Everyone’s invited to the unicorn’s birthday party! Meet musical penguins, monkeys, ducks, and other whimsical creatures in this interactive concert for young families and sensory-friendly audiences. Composer Bob Singleton—best known for his decade as music director of Barney & Friends—created The Unicorn’s Birthday for the Dallas Symphony, co-commissioned by orchestras across North America. A joyful introduction to the orchestra for all ages.
Not included in subscription purchase discount. Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre starting Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Parameswaran & Liu – Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1
2026-10-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 evokes the frost-bright landscapes of winter, with its sweeping melodies and crisp orchestral colours revealing a youthful work of striking imagination. Rising Canadian pianist Sophia Liu dazzles in Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a brilliant showcase of fire, finesse, and fearless virtuosity. Vivian Fung’s Parade opens the concert with the vibrant rhythms and colours of San Francisco’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Vinay Parameswaran, one of the most versatile young conductors on the podium today, leads a program that moves from celebration to triumph in a blaze of orchestral colour.

Spirited Away – The Music of Studio Ghibli
2026-10-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Enter the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli through the magical music of Joe Hisaishi, the composer behind their most beloved animated films. This tribute concert journeys through the nostalgic melodies of My Neighbor Totoro, the lyrical flights of Spirited Away, and the epic rhythms of Kiki’s Delivery Service. Each note opens a doorway to wonder, capturing the imagination and heart of every listener—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
