Don’t miss this year’s Music Lovers’ Raffle! With prizes ranging from a private concert with the Emily Carr String Quartet, to a culture lovers’ dream getaway, to the last tickets to experience Yo-Yo Ma live in concert in May 2025, there’s something for every music lover. And when you purchase your tickets, you also support your Victoria Symphony!

Tickets can be purchased at any Victoria Symphony concert between now and April 13, or by phone at 250-412-1982 or email donorservices@victoriasymphony.ca.

Ticket Prices:
1 for $35
2 for $50
5 for $100

Draw Dates:
Early Brid Draw Feb 11
Grand Prize Draw April 13

GRAND PRIZE: Yo-Yo Ma VIP Experience for two

Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience when world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma comes to perform with the Victoria Symphony on May 4, 2025 at the Royal Theatre. This is the last pair of tickets available to this sold out performance.

This prize includes two ‘A’ level tickets to the May 4, 2025 concert, invitation for two to dress rehearsal the morning of May 4, 2025 at the Royal Theatre, and an invitation to the after party following the concert.

Value: Priceless

SECOND PRIZE: Winnipeg Cultural Getaway for two

This prize includes 3 nights accommodation in a luxury condo (dates to be mutually agreed upon), two ‘A’ level tickets to a performance of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, two tickets to a performance of the Winnipeg Symphony, and entry for two to the Human Rights Museum of Canada.

Donated by: Joanne Gaul and Joe Rallo, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Symphony. Value: $2,500

THIRD PRIZE: Private Concert with the Emily Carr String Quartet

Enjoy a salon concert with the Emily Carr String Quartet in your home for up to ten. The Emily Carr String Quartet has established itself as one of BC’s finest music ensembles. Formed in 2006 by members of the Victoria Symphony and the Aventa Ensemble of Victoria BC, the Emily Carr String Quartet has performed in Canada, the USA and Europe. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Donated by: Emily Carr String Quartet. Value: $3,000

FOURTH PRIZE: Fairmont Empress Luxury City Break for two

Enjoy a city break in glorious downtown Victoria at the luxurious Fairmont Empress hotel.
This prize includes one night in a one-bedroom Empress Gold room, and a Fairmont Resort Tea for Two experience. Use of the Spa, Dining, or Activities concierge service,
• Complimentary Healthy and Bountiful Daily Hot Continental Breakfast
• Complimentary Coffee, tea, soft drinks and juice all day in the Fairmont Gold Lounge
• Honour bar exclusive for Gold Club guests in the Fairmont Gold Lounge
• Use of private Fairmont Gold Rooftop Patio with tabletop fires and the most stunning view in Victoria
• Complimentary evening canapés
• Pastry chef’s selection of daily house made desserts

Donated by: Fairmont Empress Hotel. Value: $1,200

EARLY BIRD PRIZE: 2025/26 Subscription for two

Choose up to five concerts within our 2025/26 season concerts at ‘A’ zone pricing. Excludes special presentations and films. Non-transferable, non-refundable. Only applies to 2025/26 season.

Value: $650

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