August 29 – 31, 2025
Ship Point, Victoria, B.C.
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2025 Schedule
2025 Events
Join us at Ship Point as i-Land Fest kicks off with the sweet sounds of Trinidad & Tobago’s national instrument!
ποΈ FREE & ALL AGES
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Fri, Aug 29 | Noon – 8pm
π Ship Point
Get ready for the ultimate i-Land Fest kickoff fete happening on the i-Land Fest weekend, GLOW!
π 19+ Event
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Fri, Aug 29 | 7 pm – late
π Ambrosia (638 Fisgard St)
Downtown Victoria will come alive with music, costumes, and Carnival vibes! Line the streets along Government Street and watch the parade make its way to Ship Point.
ποΈΒ FREE & ALL AGES
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Sat, Aug 30 | 10 am – Noon
π Along Government St.
π Learn more
Bring the whole family for a full day of fun! Enjoy the Kids & Game Zone, various food options, and a beer gardenβplus live performances all day, headlined by Hypasounds.
ποΈ FREE & ALL AGES
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Sat, Aug 30 | 11am – 8pm
π Ship Point
The vibes donβt stop when the festival ends! Keep the energy going at the official after-party of i-Land Fest 2025.
π 19+ Event
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Sat, Aug 30 | Doors 8:30pm
π Wicket Hall (919 Douglas St)
The grand finale of i-Land Fest! Enjoy a full day of music, food, culture, and family fun by the waterfront. Weβre closing the festival with the legendary Benjai πΉπΉ.
ποΈ FREE & ALL AGES
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Sun, Aug 31 | 11am – 6pm
π Ship Point
Other Things Happening
Win A Roundtrip Flight for Two!
You could win one (1) roundtrip flight for two (2) guests to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination! Terms and conditions apply. Winner will be announced at i-Land Fest. Click the button to learn more.Β
Participate in our Parade
You can be a masquerader in our grand parade! Here are 3 ways of joining:
π¦βπ₯ Rise of the Phoenix: Join our official mas section.
π T-Shirt Section: Rep the spirit in a carnival tee.
π¦ Wear Your Own: Have your own Carnival costume? Come out and show it off!
FREE Souvenir Cup with Your First Cocktail
Order a Caribbean rum cocktail at our Beer Garden and receive a free reusable souvenir cup β one per person. Use it for cocktail refills all weekend, take it home as a keepsake, or return it to us if you donβt want to keep it β but please donβt throw it out!
πΉ Souvenir cups are for cocktails only.
πΊ Hoyne beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available too, but not served in souvenir cups.
ππΎ Every purchase supports Caribbean Hub programs β drink responsibly, and with purpose!
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to assist with various aspects of the event.
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