Nightlife & the Arts in Victoria and Vancouver Island

Nightlife Overview

Name	Category	Location

The Bard and Banker Pub This sumptuously decorated British pub, which occupies a historic...	Bars	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Belfry Theatre Housed in a former church, the Belfry Theatre has a resident...	Theater	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Bengal Lounge Deep leather sofas and a tiger skin help to re-create the days...	Bars	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Canoe Brewpub One of Victoria's biggest and best pub patios overlooks the Gorge...	Brewpubs / Beer Gardens, Bars	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Clive's Classic Lounge Leading Victoria's cocktail renaissance, the bartenders at this...	Piano Bars / Lounges	Victoria and Vancouver Island


Club 9ONE9 This nightclub often hosts live bands, guest DJs, and other special...	Dance Clubs	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Hermann's Jazz Club Dinner, dancing, and live jazz are on the menu at this venerable...	Dance Clubs	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Irish Times Pub Stout on tap, live Celtic music nightly, and a menu of traditional...	Bars	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Lucky Bar DJs, live bands, and a friendly crowd of locals make the most...	Dance Clubs	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Paparazzi Victoria's longest-running gay club draws a mixed crowd with...	Dance Clubs	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Phoenix Theatre University of Victoria theater students stage productions at...	Theater	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub You can hop on an Inner Harbour Ferry to this local favorite...	Brewpubs / Beer Gardens, Bars	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Summer in the Square Free jazz, classical, and folk concerts; cultural events; and...	Music	Victoria and Vancouver Island

The Superior Live acoustic blues and jazz and a small-plates menu of local...	Bars	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Swans Brewpub A stunning array of First Nations masks and other artworks hangs...	Brewpubs / Beer Gardens, Bars	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Theatre Inconnu Victoria's oldest alternative theater company, housed in a venue...	Theater	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Theatre SKAM This alternative troupe stages summer shows at such offbeat venues...	Theater	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Victoria Fringe Festival Each August and September, a vast menu of original and intriguing...	Theater	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Victoria Jazz Society Watch for music events hosted by this group, which also organizes...	Music	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Victoria Symphony With everything from solo performances to chamber music concerts...	Music	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Victoria Theatre Guild One of Canada's oldest community theater groups, the Victoria...	Theater	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Victoria Visitor Information Centre Tourism Victoria also has event listings, and you can buy tickets...	Tickets	Victoria and Vancouver Island

Vista 18 You can take in lofty views of the city at this lounge on the...	Bars	Victoria and Vancouver Island
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