Symphony in the Summer Festival Returns Across Southern Vancouver Island
Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Symphony (VS) is pleased to announce the return of its annual Symphony in the Summer Festival, a vibrant celebration of orchestral music taking place across Southern Vancouver Island from July 30 to August 9. New to the Festival this summer is a FREE event for families with young children.
Audiences can look forward to an engaging mix of orchestral favourites with programming that spans beloved classical masterworks and lively seasonal selections designed to offer accessible and inspiring concert experiences for audiences of all ages.
Concerts and Events:
- July 30, Christ Church Cathedral – Beethoven Symphony No. 8 (Andrei Feher, conductor)
- August 1, Christ Church Cathedral – Mozart Violin Concerto No. 1 & Dvořák Czech Suite (Andrei Feher, conductor; Kimberly Durflinger, violin)
- August 2, Baumann Centre – Symphony Story Time: Effie the Singing Elephant (FREE family event)
- August 6, The Butchart Gardens – Symphony in the Summer Festival at The Butchart Gardens (Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor; Malak El Ouadghiri, young soloist, violin)
- August 8, Inner Harbour – the Victoria Symphony will join The David Foster Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Celebration (FREE event)
- August 9, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre – Symphony in the Summer Festival at Qualicum Beach (Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor; Malak El Ouadghiri, young soloist, violin)
Tickets are now available. For concert details and ticket information, visit victoriasymphony.ca/symphony-in-the-summer-festival/.
About the Victoria Symphony
The Victoria Symphony (VS) is one of British Columbia’s largest performing arts organizations, with a mission to engage audiences through the transformational power of live orchestral music. A vital part of Vancouver Island’s cultural landscape, VS presents bold performances, collaborates with world-renowned artists, and fosters community through the shared experience of music. Under the leadership of Music Director Christian Kluxen and Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin, VS presents a diverse range of programming each season, including classical masterworks, new music, films, pops, and family concerts. Through school concerts, community outreach programs, and free outdoor performances, VS endeavors to make orchestral music accessible to all.
Acknowledgements
The Victoria Symphony gratefully acknowledges its 2026/27 Season Underwriters Terry Scandrett and Angela Bassage.
VS also extends heartfelt thanks to Corporate Sponsors and Media Partners: Butler Bros., Chateau Victoria, Odlum Brown, B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Horne Coupar, Chartwell Retirement Residences, Long & McQuade, Fine Floral Designs, Ocean 98.5, Jack 103.1, CTV, CFAX 1070, Used.ca, Times Colonist, and CHEK TV, and Venue Partners: The Farquhar at UVic, The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society, and Christ Church Cathedral.
Our Government Partners include the British Columbia Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Department of Canadian Heritage, CRD, and the City of Victoria.
The Victoria Foundation, the Foundation for the Victoria Symphony, and the hundreds of individual donors and underwriters who support the orchestra continue to be an essential part of what makes our programming possible.
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Media Contact:
Maya Lohcham, Director of Marketing and Communications
Email: maya@victoriasymphony.ca
Phone: 250-412-2658