These events make this the most magical time of the year.
Russell Peters
November 2, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Recently named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time, Russell Peters has been awarded Gemini, Peabody, Emmy and Canadian Screen awards for his hosting, producing and acting talents. You may know him from his CTV series, The Indian Detective, or his standup specials on Comedy Central. If you’ve been looking for a good laugh, this show delivers.
Murdoch Mysteries in Concert
November 2 and 3, Royal Theatre
Fans of the CBC hit TV series will thrill to this live behind-the-scenes look at how the music is made, hosted by composer Rob Carli and some special guests. The highlight: listening to the orchestra perform the soundtrack live while a full episode, “Murder in F Major,” plays on the big screen.
Jim Cuddy All the World Tour
November 13, McPherson Playhouse
With All the World Fades Away, the singer-songwriter and Blue Rodeo co-founder may have penned his most personal solo album yet. He draws on decades of life experiences to tell haunting, yet always life-affirming, stories of love and loss and hope, like the tender and moving ballad “Impossible.”
Dance Victoria Presents A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
November 15 and 16, Royal Theatre
This contemporary dance troupe, led by acclaimed choreographer Kyle Abraham, is galvanized by Black culture and history; a leading creative force in dance, he describes his work as a “post-modern gumbo” of movement exploration.
Raffi
November 23 and 24, Royal Theatre
Raffi has been called “the most popular children’s singer in the English-speaking world” and “Canada’s all-time children’s champion”; he’s also a recipient of the Order of Canada and the United Nations’ Earth Achievement Award. More importantly, your little ones really, really want to see him live. Good luck getting “Baby Beluga” out of your head after this one!
Dance Victoria Presents Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker
November 29 to December 1, Royal Theatre
It’s the Christmas classic — with a Canadiana twist involving a hockey game, Mounties, polar bears, reindeer and a battle on Parliament Hill. This extravaganza features nearly 100 dancers, lavish costumes, elaborate sets and all the magic you love best.
Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond
November 30 to May 25, 2025, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Curated by Asian art expert Dr. Heng Wu, this exhibit explores how imperfection can reveal unexpected beauty and profound meaning through the traditional craft of repairing shattered ceramics with lacquer and gold.
Mom’s The Word: Talkin’ Turkey
December 3 to 22, The Belfry Theatre
Three decades after six moms got together on Saturday mornings to write a show about motherhood, they’re back to tell the unvarnished truth about the most wonderful time of the year. Nothing is sacred and everything is hilarious in the world of writer-performers Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard and Deborah Williams.
Glenn Miller Orchestra In the Christmas Mood
December 3, Royal Theatre
This spectacular new holiday show from the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra features timeless hits and festive favourites performed by more than 18 musicians and singers for an evening filled with the warmth of the season.
The Peninsula Singers Present: Deck the Halls
December 6 to 8, Mary Winspear Centre
Artistic director Lena Palermo leads this mixed voice choir and professional show band in a rollicking performance of singing, dancing, singalongs, humour and so much more. Expect Christmas classics, rock, jazz, R&B and all the joyful sounds of the season.
Victoria Symphony presents Christmas Pops With Canadian Brass
December 7 and 8, Royal Theatre
Christmas time is here and the world-famous brass quintet is back in town, joining VS to jazz things up with their own dynamic take on the holiday classics. Ding Dong Merrily on High!
Victoria Symphony presents Messiah by Candlelight
December 12, 13 and 15, Christ Church Cathedral
Could there be anything more magical than the magnificent setting of Victoria’s Christ Church Cathedral, aglow with the soft light of hundreds of candles, as the glorious “Hallelujah Chorus” rings out? We think not.
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
December 14 to 15, McPherson Playhouse
One of the Island’s favourite holiday traditions returns for its 16th season with an extravaganza of music, dance, lights and decorations that includes musical medleys of well-known songs by the likes of Van Morrison, Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, Taylor Swift and more, all interwoven with touching readings and stories.
Ballet Victoria presents The Gift of the Nutcracker
December 28 to 30, Royal Theatre
Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s score performed by the Victoria Symphony and let the magic of this timeless tale fill your soul with holiday whimsy and warmth.
A New Year’s Day Celebration
January 1, Royal Theatre
Start the New Year in the best possible way with this sumptuous musical banquet of song, music and dance from the Victoria Symphony, soprano Tracy Dahl, members of the Pacific Opera Chorus and dancers from Ballet Victoria. Cheers to 2025!