Victoria Events Dec 26 - Jan 2

New Year's Eve events, The Nutcracker, trivia, and more!

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Robyn Bell
December 26, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, where we’ll give you a rundown on the best ways to wrap 2023.

On our radar

⛸️ Stars on Ice: See some of the world’s best figure skaters show off their skills at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, May 16, 2024.

🎸 The Legendary Life of Tom Petty: Stories and songs from Tom Petty brought to life, featuring Clayton Bellamy at the McPherson Playhouse on March 15, 2024. 

🤸 Cirque du Soleil: Corteo: Take in this joyous circus performance Jan 11-14 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena.

🎤 Snotty Nose Rez Kids: See the hip hop duo take the stage at Capital Ballroom, Feb 16, 2024.

🤡 Bianca Del Rio: The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner and self-described “clown in a gown” will bring her brash standup comedy to the Royal Theatre, April 13. 

🎶 Bahamas: The musician will perform music from his new album at the Royal Theatre, April 20, 2024.

Happening this week and weekend

Thursday-Saturday | Royal Theatre | 2pm & 7:30pm

Victoria Ballet and the Victoria Symphony take on this classic Christmas ballet. [$34+]

Wednesday-Friday | Charlie White Theatre | 7pm

Enjoy this silly performance with music, audience participation and a classic fairy tale. [$22]

Premieres Next Tuesday | Royal Theatre | 8pm

The 50th anniversary tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical will run from Jan 2-7. [$161+]

Photo: Royal McPherson

Die Hard at OBBH | Tuesday | 5pm

See the (hotly-debated) holiday classic at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, with a pizza dinner, drinks and buttered popcorn. [$89]

Sing along with Maria and the Von Trapps at the Vic Theatre. [$20]

Evan Crofton Trio | Wednesday | 7pm

See the jazz trio, featuring Busty and the Bass member Crofton, perform at Hermann’s. [$25]

See Relics take on hits from the 1967-1975 period of Pink Floyd’s music at Hermann’s. [$25]

Strumming for Sue | Thursday | 8pm

Hear blues tunes and support cancer research at this show at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$25]

Ugly Sweater Open Jam | Friday | 10pm

Grab your ugliest holiday sweater and head to Quadratic Sound to join this jam session open to everyone. [$15]

Photo: Quadratic Sound

Catch this DJ show at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$25]

Get your fill of rock music and pizza at the Fernwood Community Centre. [$20]

See the Victoria-based Celtic band perform at the historic house. [Free with castle admission]

Ring in the New Year at this popular spot. Get a complimentary glass of bubbly and party favours. [$40]

Dance Dance Resolution | Sunday | 9pm

Celebrate the year’s end and catch Astrocolor at Capital Ballroom for this special NYE performance. [$35]

Join this elegant black tie gala, hosted by ReWired at the Delta Ocean Point, to kick off 2024. [$230]

See the Victoria International Marina transformed into a glamorous 1920s speakeasy for this end-of-year bash. [$91+]

Photo: Eventbrite

Catch this final 2023 show at the Charlie White Theatre. [$85+]

Three-Room NYE | Sunday | 8pm

Dance the night away at Hermann’s Upstairs with this multi-room show. [$55+]

Join the festivities at Sticky, with DJs, confetti cannons and photo ops. [$20]

Test your luck while enjoying the buffet, live music, and prizes throughout the night. [$100]

Eat and be merry at this New Year’s Eve party (please note the dinner may be a separate fee from entrance). [$25+]

Start the year off with a performance by the Victoria Symphony and Giuseppe Pietraroia. [$29+]

Old Music for the New Year | Monday | 2:30pm

Hear Baroque-era music while kicking off the new year. [By donation]

Think Tank Trivia | Tuesday | 7pm

Test your knowledge at this trivia night at the Sticky Wicket Clubhouse. [Free]

Photo: Royal McPherson

Ongoing Events

Gage Gallery Small Works Shop | Until January 14 | 11am-5pm

Jewelry, small painting, ceramics and more will be available to buy at the main gallery. 

Drag Brunch at Vicious Poodle | Saturdays & Sundays | 11am

Enjoy a hearty brunch while Victoria’s top drag performers put on a show. [Free entrance]

Moss Street Market | Saturdays | 10am-2pm

Discover local vendors, get farm-fresh produce and listen to live music at this weekly market. [Free]

Feel Free: Free Gallery Days at AGGV | First Saturday from 10am-5pm | Thursdays from 5-9pm

Beginning on Sept 2, the first Saturday of every month and every Thursday evening will be a Free Gallery Day at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

Sold out New Year’s Eve Events

Tickets are no longer available for these NYE events:

That’s it!

Thanks for checking in this week. Hope you found something good to add to your calendar. If not, reply back and let us know what you’re looking for. Consider us your concierge to good times.

See you next year? Same time, same place.

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