Vancouver Island: Art events

Parksville · Vancouver Island

Gnome Ornament Painting at Nanoose Bay Cafe

Wed, Dec 2·5:00 PM

Nanoose Bay Cafe

Join us to paint these adorable 3-inch clay gnome ornaments! During the class, you'll choose two different gnome designs…

Comox Valley · Vancouver Island

Christmas with Casey Thomas-Burns

Thu, Dec 3·7:30 PM

Sid Williams Theatre·$34-$39

Victoria · Vancouver Island

FYF - Pony Bead Charms

Fri, Dec 4·1:00 PM

University of Victoria

Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC). Looking to meet people, discover campus resources, or simply take a break between classes?

Comox Valley · Vancouver Island

Touch of Class Christmas Artisan Market

Fri, Dec 4·3:00 PM

Little Red Church Community Arts Centre

Comox Valley · Vancouver Island

Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair

Sat, Dec 5·10:00 AM

Comox Valley

Sooke · Vancouver Island

Youth Creative Craft Fair

Sat, Dec 5·10:00 AM

SEAPARC Leisure Complex

December 5, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm SEAPARC Recreation Centre, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Y3 Tel: 250-642-8000

Tofino · Vancouver Island

Sea of Lights 2026

Sat, Dec 5

Tofino Resort + Marina

Salt Spring Island · Vancouver Island

MET OPERA: Saint-Saëns’ Samson et Dalila

Sat, Dec 5·10:00 AM

ArtSpring·$15-$25

The Met: Live in HD is your chance to join thousands of others in theatres and cinemas around the world, to experience…

Duncan · Vancouver Island

Royal City Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Sat, Dec 5·12:00 PM

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre·$39

Senior $33 | Student/Child $18 | Family $90 The Cowichan holiday classic returns! Experience the magic of The Nutcracker…

Victoria · Vancouver Island

Christmas Pops with Steven Page

Sat, Dec 5·7:30 PM

Royal Theatre

Celebrate the season with acclaimed singer-songwriter Steven Page, co-founder of Barenaked Ladies, in a festive concert…

Qualicum Beach · Vancouver Island

Abstracting a Still Life with Catherine Trembath

Sat, Dec 5·9:00 AM

Old School House Arts Centre·$85

The Old School House Arts Centre. Still life drawing doesn't have to be about getting every detail just right. If you've…

Parksville · Vancouver Island

Nanoose bay Studio Tour - Christmas Crawl

Sat, Dec 5·10:00 AM

Parksville

Salt Spring Island · Vancouver Island

SS Forum Presents Coalter Lathrop: Who Owns the Ocean?

Sun, Dec 6·3:00 PM

ArtSpring·$5-$25

The deepest reaches of our oceans are among the least explored places on Earth. Yet they have become the location of an…

Comox Valley · Vancouver Island

Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular 2026

Dec 7 – Dec 9·7:00 PM

Sid Williams Theatre·$52-$67

Music and dance Runs 4 dates through December 9, 2026.

Salt Spring Island · Vancouver Island

Home for the Holidays ~ An Ella Fitzgerald Christmas

Tue, Dec 8·7:30 PM

ArtSpring·$45-$50.50

Step out of the winter chill and into the elegant, warm, golden glow of a mid-century jazz club.

Duncan · Vancouver Island

Home For The Holidays – An Ella Fitzgerald Christmas

Thu, Dec 10·8:00 PM

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre·$63.25

Step out of the winter chill and into the elegant, warm, golden glow of a mid-century jazz club.

Victoria · Vancouver Island

An ABBA Christmas

Thu, Dec 10·7:00 PM

Royal Theatre·$68.75+

Qualicum Beach · Vancouver Island

Echo Players Presents: A Winter Wager

Thu, Dec 10

Village Theatre

Elegant angels grace the cathedral walls of Old Paris. Menacing gargoyles hunch hideously on its ledges. Both witnessing…

Sidney · Vancouver Island

Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair

Dec 11 – Dec 13

Mary Winspear Centre

First & Last Chance are two distinctive Christmas Craft Shows featuring an array of works of over 80+ artists, artisans…

Sidney · Vancouver Island

Festive Brass presents A Cinematic Christmas

Fri, Dec 11·7:00 PM

Mary Winspear Centre·$30.45-$49.35

Festive Brass presents A Cinematic Christmas - a spectacular holiday concert inspired by the music and magic of the…

Duncan · Vancouver Island

A Holly Jolly Christmas with Zachary Stevenson

Fri, Dec 11·7:00 PM

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre·$64

Zachary Stevenson Music presents Student: $39 | Child $29 Early bird sale begins Friday, September 11 until September…

Parksville · Vancouver Island

Artisans Christmas Market

Sat, Dec 12·10:00 AM

Nanoose Place Community Centre

At Mid Island Artisans we are passionate about supporting local artisans and the art of creating unique handcrafted…

Parksville · Vancouver Island

The Market That Sleighs hosted by Two Chicks and a Llama

Sat, Dec 12·10:00 AM

Jensen Centre

Holiday Craft Market Get into the holiday spirit and shop local at the Market That Sleighs in Parksville at The Jensen…