Symphony in the Summer Festival

SYMPHONY IN THE SUMMER FESTIVAL
JULY 24 – AUGUST 3, 2025

Music fills the warm summer air once again as our Symphony in the Summer Festival returns around some of Vancouver Island’s most beautiful locations.

Plus, one of North America’s largest symphonic gatherings is back and bigger than ever before! Victoria’s beloved Symphony SPLASH! returns to the Inner Harbour in celebration of our 85th anniversary.

With support from the City of Victoria’s Major Events and Initiatives Grant, presenting sponsor Huntingdon Hotel and Suites, underwriters Terry Scandrett and Angela Bassage, and others, this iconic event on a barge in the Inner Harbour has expanded to take place over two days during the B.C. Day long weekend. Each day will feature two musical sets, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and artists.

Symphony in the Summer Festival tickets on sale Tuesday, June 17 at 10 am. Symphony SPLASH! is a FREE public event. Check back for additional event details in the coming months!

VS and Pacific Opera Victoria at The Butchart Gardens

Thursday, July 24, 8:00 pm
The Butchart Gardens

GIUSEPPE PIETRAROIA, conductor
ADAM LUTHER, tenor
LAUREN MARGISON, soprano
PATRICK CAO, piano
MEMBERS OF THE PACIFIC OPERA VICTORIA CHORUS

This concert is included in the price of admission to The Butchart Gardens. Admission to The Gardens can be purchased in advance or upon arrival at the venue.

VS at Christ Church Cathedral

7. Beethoven Symphony No. 5 (1080x1080) (1)

Friday, July 25, 7:30 pm
Christ Church Cathedral

GIUSEPPE PIETRAROIA, conductor
RYAN COLE, trumpet

Mozart: Overture to Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute)
Neruda: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major
Dvořák: Symphony No. 5 in F-major

VS at Qualicum Beach

Sunday, July 27, 3:00 pm
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

GIUSEPPE PIETRAROIA, conductor
RYAN COLE, trumpet

Mozart: Overture to Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute)
Neruda: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major
Dvořák: Symphony No. 5 in F-major

Presenting Sponsor

VS Presents: The National Youth Orchestra of Canada

Friday, August 1, 7:30 pm
Christ Church Cathedral

NAOMI WOO, conductor
THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF CANADA

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10

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Expanded to two days over the B.C. Day long weekend, each day will include two musical sets showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and artists supported by orchestral accompaniment. The programming includes appearances by the 90 members of The National Youth Orchestra of Canada, Juno award-winning Indigenous vocalists Celeigh Cardinal and Shawnee Kish, Sal Ferreras and his Latin Jazz Sextet, and the Victoria Symphony.

Celeigh Cardinal & Shawnee Kish

With The National Youth Orchestra of Canada

Saturday, August 2
Late afternoon
Inner Harbour

NAOMI WOO, conductor
CELEIGH CARDINAL & SHAWNEE KISH, vocalists
THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF CANADA

Program to be announced.

Latin Nights with Sal Ferreras and his Latin Jazz Sextet

Saturday, August 2
Early evening
Inner Harbour

SEAN O’LOUGHLIN, conductor
SAL FERRERAS, percussion / vocalist
VICTORIA SYMPHONY

Program to be announced.

VS Presents: The National Youth Orchestra of Canada

Sunday, August 3
Late afternoon
Inner Harbour

NAOMI WOO, conductor

Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 (Adagietto)
Smyth: Overture to The Wreckers
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 (Allegro)

Traditional Symphony SPLASH!

Sunday, August 3
Early evening
Inner Harbour

SEAN O’LOUGHLIN, conductor

Program to be announced.

SYMPHONY IN THE SUMMER FESTIVAL
JULY 24 – AUGUST 3, 2025