Past VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY Events

Check out the Festival Archive for a year-by year breakdown of the festival, or browse every event we've ever promoted below.

Reggae Legend Clinton Fearon meets Caleb Hart & TK the Artist
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Fri. December 13th 2024 8:00 PM doors at 7:30 PM
$25 - $29.95 advance
Some of Canada's best ska from east to west collide for Thanksgiving Fun For All
at Lucky Bar
Thu. October 10th 2024 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM doors at 7:00 PM
$19.50 - $22 advance
An exquisite mix of ska, reggae, hip hop, Afrobeat, jazz, funk, R&B
at Centennial Square
Fri. August 2nd 2024 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM doors at 4:20 PM
Free
Latin, reggae, dub, electro cumbia, dance party! Brazil, Mexico & Canada unite!
at Centennial Square
Sat. July 6th 2024 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM doors at 4:20 PM
Free
at Galiano Island Community Hall
Fri. July 5th 2024 8:00 PM
$25 - $29.95 advance
Free closing day of Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Festival!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sun. June 23rd 2024 2:00 PM - 10:00pm
Free
Hip-hop and reggae unite for Day 4 of the 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Fest!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sat. June 22nd 2024 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$45 - $55 Advance
Jam-packed night of iconic ska and Saturday night of Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest
at Victoria Curling Club
Sat. June 22nd 2024 7:30 PM - 1:30 AM
$47.50 - $59.50 advance
Come get to know ska-punk legends Less Than Jake, up close and personal.
at Victoria Curling Club
Sat. June 22nd 2024 2:00 PM
Free
at Victoria Curling Club
Sat. June 22nd 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM doors at 2:00 PM
Free
Massive reggae show for day 3 of Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Fest
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Fri. June 21st 2024 4:20 PM
$39.95 - $49.95 advance
SKA LEGENDS for Night 3 of Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Fest!
at Victoria Curling Club
Fri. June 21st 2024 7:30 PM
$45 - $59.50 advance
Ska legends converge for night 3 of Victoria's 25h Anniversary Ska & Reggae Fest
at Victoria Curling Club
Fri. June 21st 2024 7:30 PM - 1:30 AM
$45 - $59.50
Host/Author Aaron Carnes presents live podcast episode of In Defense of Ska.
at Victoria Curling Club
Fri. June 21st 2024 2:00 PM
Free
Livestream + In Person
FREE show for Day 2 of Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Festival!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Thu. June 20th 2024 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Free
Full out FUNK party for night 2 of Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Fest
at The Wicket Hall
Thu. June 20th 2024 8:30 PM - 1:30 AM
$22.50 - $29.95 advance
Livestream + In Person
Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Festival kickoff show!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Wed. June 19th 2024 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Free
Night 1 of Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Festival!
at Lucky Bar
Wed. June 19th 2024 9:00 PM - 12:45 AM
$19.95 - $25 advance
The Wailers' 40th Anni of the Legend Album! On the Road to Ska & Reggae Fest!
at Victoria Curling Club
Fri. May 31st 2024 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM doors at 7:30 PM
$35.95 - $45
The Canadian punk legends return to Victoria!
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Fri. March 8th 2024 7:30 PM
$20 - $25 advance
A Ska Reggae Punk Party ft. Victoria Ska & Reggae Alumni with 30 year history!
at The Wicket Hall
Tue. February 20th 2024 8:00 AM
$29.95 - $35
Garden City Grooves 10th Anniversary Closing Night! Blues, hip hop, jazz
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Sat. February 17th 2024 7:30 PM
$22.50 - $32.50 advance
Garden City Grooves Festival 10th Anniversary/Black History Month Celebration!
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Fri. February 16th 2024 7:30 PM
$22.50 - $32.50 advance
Garden City Grooves Festival 10th Anniversary Opening NIght!
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Thu. February 15th 2024 7:30 PM
$22.50 - $29.95 advance
A super-groovy, all-ages Halloween throwdown with FRASE + more!
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Fri. October 27th 2023 7:30 PM - 1:00 AM
$19.50 - $25 advance
Island punks unite for an unforgettable evening! Outdoors, FREE, All Ages
at Centennial Square
Sat. September 9th 2023 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM doors at 6:00 PM
Free
A jam-packed FREE show to close Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival in style.
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sun. June 25th 2023 14:00 - 21:00
Free
Celebrate the lasting global impact of reggae with the legendary Maxi Priest.
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sat. June 24th 2023 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$42.50 - $59.50
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival celebrates hip-hop with a pair of legends.
at Victoria Curling Club
Sat. June 24th 2023 21:00
$36.50 - $45 advance
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest FREE workshop with Canadian DJ legend Kid Koala
at Victoria Curling Club
Sat. June 24th 2023 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Celebrate the best of the west coast with Chali 2na and The Aggrolites.
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Fri. June 23rd 2023 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$39.50 - $49.50 advance
UK Jungle icon Congo Natty's Victoria debut alonside the mighty Stickybuds
at Victoria Curling Club
Fri. June 23rd 2023 21:00
$36.50 - $45 advance
Livestream + In Person
Canadian reggae icon Exco Levi headlines a jam-packed FREE night two!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Thu. June 22nd 2023 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Free
A reggae and hip-hop party with some of the west coasts brightest stars.
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Thu. June 22nd 2023 21:00
$19.50 - $25 advance
Livestream + In Person
The FREE kickoff show for Victoria's 24th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Wed. June 21st 2023 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Free
Make a stop in Kobo Town as we near Victoria's 24th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Fri. May 12th 2023 18:30 - 22:00
$19.50 - $25 advance
UK reggae legend Macka B returns to Victoria for the first time in four years!
at The Wicket Hall
Sat. April 1st 2023 18:30 - 22:00
$26.50 - $29.95
UK reggae legend Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band lands in Vancouver!
at Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver BC
Fri. March 31st 2023 20:00
$26.50 - $32.50
UK reggae legend Macka B comes to Tofino for the first time!
at Tofino Community Hall Tofino BC
Thu. March 30th 2023 19:30
$29.50 - $35
The legendary Canadian celtic punk band returns to Victoria!
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Fri. March 3rd 2023 19:30
$19.50 - $23 advance
Closing night of Garden City Grooves featuring FUNK, jazz and hip-hop.
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Sat. February 25th 2023 19:30
$22.50 - $29.95
Night 2 of Garden City Grooves featuring funky breaks, world beat, and hip-hop.
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Fri. February 24th 2023 19:30
$22.50 - $29.95
Garden City Grooves 2023 kicks off with an incredible night of GROOVE.
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Thu. February 23rd 2023 19:30
$22.50 - $29.95
A Discussion surrounding mixing live instrumentation with electronic elements
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Thu. February 23rd 2023 18:15 - 19:15 doors at 18:15
Free
Sold Out -
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Sat. February 18th 2023 19:00 - 21:30 doors at 18:30
$26.50 - $29.95 advance
Canadian Punk Legends Choke Are Back for One Night! Island Punks Unite!!
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Sat. February 11th 2023 19:00 - 21:30 doors at 18:30
$17.50 - $22 advance
UK Turntable Champion JFB headlines a night of bass, funk, reggae and DANCING!
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Thu. November 10th 2022 7:30
$22.50 - $29.95
A stacked night of reggae, hip-hop and soul with big rhythms and bigger vibes.
at Victoria Event Centre
Sat. October 1st 2022 20:30 - 1:30am
$16.50 - $22
A night of reggae that is sure to fill your heart to the brim.
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Sat. September 10th 2022 18:30 - 21:30
$25 - $29.50 advance
Victoria's 23rd Annual Ska & Reggae Festival Closing Day FREE Show
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sun. June 26th 2022 14:00 - 21:30
Free
Victoria's 23rd Annual Ska & Reggae Festival Day 4
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sat. June 25th 2022 14:00 - 22:00
Tickets $35 - $45
Victoria's 23rd Annual Ska & Reggae Festival Day 3
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Fri. June 24th 2022 16:20 - 22:00
$39.50 - 49.50
Victoria's 23rd Annual Ska & Reggae Festival Night 3
at Victoria Curling Club
Fri. June 24th 2022 21:30
$29.50 - $35 advance
Livestream + In Person
Victoria's 23rd Annual Ska & Reggae Festival FREE Night 2
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Thu. June 23rd 2022 16:00 - 22:00
Free
Victoria's 23rd Annual Ska & Reggae Festival Night 2
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Thu. June 23rd 2022 21:00
$19.50 - $25 advance
Victoria's 23rd Annual Ska & Reggae Festival Opening Day FREE Show
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Wed. June 22nd 2022 16:00 - 22:00
Free
Presented by: Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society
at Hermann's Upstairs
Wed. June 22nd 2022 9:30 doors at 8:00
VBCSRS Membership + $10 minimum. Limited seatingdonation at the door only.
at Galiano Community Hall Galiano Island BC
Sat. June 18th 2022 22:00 doors at 21:00
$20 - $25 advance
at The Waverley Hotel
Fri. June 17th 2022 22:00 doors at 21:00
$20 - $25 advance
at The Waverley Hotel
Fri. June 17th 2022 22:00 doors at 21:00
$20 - $25 advance
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Sat. April 2nd 2022 19:00 - 21:30 doors at 18:30
$19.50 - $25 advance
Livestream + In Person
at Victoria Event Centre
Sat. March 5th 2022 21:15 doors at 20:30
$17.50 - $22.50 advance
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Sun. February 27th 2022 15:30 - 16:30 doors at 15:30
Free
Livestream + In Person
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Sat. February 26th 2022 15:45 - 16:50 doors at 15:30
Free
Folk Punk Powerhouse & a rare solo set from Hillside Hooligans' Brandon Leahy
at Vinyl Envy
Thu. January 20th 2022 20:00 - 22:00 doors at 19:30
$15
Doors: 6pm. Music: 6:15pm. Limited capacity. 19yrs+/Two doses of vaccine
at The Duke Saloon
Fri. November 5th 2021 18:15 - 21:45 doors at 18:00
$14.50 - $16.50 advance
Livestream + In Person
Skalloween
60 last minute tix released! Ska, reggae and funk!
at Victoria Event Centre
Fri. October 29th 2021 9:15 doors at 20:30
$17.50 per ticket/$20 at the door
Sold Out - Livestream + In Person
Skate Punk
at Victoria Event Centre
Fri. October 15th 2021 21:30 doors at 21:00
$14.50+ advance per ticket
Livestream
Telecast #2
at Victoria Ska & Reggae Broadcast System Telecast #2
Thu. September 10th 2020 7pm - 8:30pm
Free
Livestream
High Ground Sessions Day 1
at High Ground Creative by Nature
Sat. July 4th 2020 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Free
Cancelled -
at Lucky Bar
Fri. April 3rd 2020 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9:30pm
$14.50 advance
Canadian debut!
at Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver BC
Sun. February 2nd 2020 8pm - 12am
$27.50- $32.50 advance
Canadian Debut:
at Distrikt
Sat. February 1st 2020 7pm - 10p, doors at 6:30pm
$25 - $29.50 advance
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Sat. November 30th 2019 7:30pm - 10pm doors at 7pm
$13 - $15 advance
at Lucky Bar
Fri. June 21st 2019 9:30 - 2:00
$13 - $15 (advance)
at Distrikt
Thu. June 20th 2019 10 - 2 doors at 9:30
$22.50 - $27 advance
at Lucky Bar
Fri. March 1st 2019 9:30pm
$13 - $14.50 advance
at Lucky Bar
Fri. October 19th 2018 10pm - 2am doors at 9:30pm
$13- $14 advance
at Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver BC
Sat. September 30th 2017 9pm - 1am doors at 8:30pm
$17.50 - $22
SHAGGY RETURNS TO VICTORIA!
at Distrikt
Fri. September 15th 2017 7pm - 10pm doors at 6:30pm
$35 advance
at Capital Ballroom
Sat. June 17th 2017 9pm
$17.50-$20-$22
THE BLACK SEEDS IN TOFINO!
at Tofino Community Hall Tofino BC
Sun. June 26th 2016 7:30pm
$26.50 - $29.50 adv.
DUB FX in Whistler!
at Garabaldi Lift & Co Whistler BC
Sun. June 26th 2016 10pm doors at 9pm
$25+ advance
at Victoria Event Centre
Sat. June 25th 2016 10pm doors at 9:30pm
$14.50 - $16.50 adv. + s/c
at Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver BC
Fri. June 24th 2016 8:30pm
$26.50 - $29.50 adv
at Lucky Bar
Thu. June 23rd 2016 10pm doors at 9:30pm
$14.50 - $16.50 adv. + s/c
On the Road to Ska & Reggae Fest 2016
at Garfinkel's (Whistler) Whistler BC
Sun. May 8th 2016 8:30pm
$25 - $27.50 *(VBCSS Members' On the Road to Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest Early Bird Special $22.50 for a limited time)
Taco Party!
at Sons of Norway
Fri. March 25th 2016 9:00pm - 12:00am doors at 8:00pm
$15.00
RUDEFEST 2015!
at Victoria Event Centre
Fri. October 16th 2015 8pm - 1am doors at 7:30pm
$12 early bird, VBCSS members, students/youth/$14.50 regular advance
Cancelled -
at Distrikt
Tue. July 28th 2015 9:45pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$14.50
Rhythm and Rhyme Soundsystem
at The Reef
Thu. February 12th 2015 830 - 12 doors at 5
Free
SOUL SHAKEDOWN 2014
at Felicita's Pub
Fri. November 7th 2014 9:30pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$13 regular adv./$11 for students
Cancelled -
CANCELLED: LARRY AND HIS FLASK, GOOD FOR GRAPES & FOX GLOVE AT V-LOUNGE IN VICTORIA
at V-lounge
Sat. October 25th 2014 10pm doors at 9pm
$14.50
Afro/Cuban, Reggae/Funk at Felicita's Pub - UVIC - End of Summer Rager
at Felicita's Pub
Sat. September 20th 2014 10pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$12 regular adv./$10 for students - student tickets only available at UVIC Info Boothe
BUSY BEE SUMMER MARKET
at Wheelies Motorcyles
Sat. August 23rd 2014 12 noon - 7pm
LOS RASTRILLOS MAKE LONG AWAITED RETURN TO VANCOUVER w/PROVIDENCIA from Medellin, Colombia and Los Furios!
at The Imperial Vancouver BC
Fri. July 11th 2014 9:00pm doors at 8:00pm
$17.50 early bird/$19.50 reg advance
Saturday free family show!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sat. July 5th 2014 12:00 - 3:00PM
Free
KOBO TOWN & BANANAFISH DANCE ORCHESTRA (following SHAGGY/LOS RASTRILLOS at Ship Point)
at Victoria Event Centre
Sat. July 5th 2014 10pm - 1am doors at 9:30pm
Admission with Full Fest Pass OR Shaggy ticket + this one = $52.50+ "Shaggy Double ticket" (ALL AGES w/Beverage Garden)
Ska Festival Workshop Series: Kaiso Newscast - Music as Parody and Information
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Sat. July 5th 2014 3PM doors at 3PM
Free
Ska Festival Workshop Series: Fishbone - Everyday Sunshine
at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre
Fri. July 4th 2014 1PM doors at 1PM
Free
Ska Festival Workshop Series: Lynval Golding - The Meaning Behind The Lyrics
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Fri. July 4th 2014 3PM doors at 3PM
Free
GIRAFFE AFTERMATH, BURNT & GROSSBUSTER (following The Aggrolites at Ship Point)
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Thu. July 3rd 2014 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9:30pm
Admission with Full Fest Pass or $35 (Aggrolites ticket + this one) "Aggrolites Double ticket" on ticketweb.ca
CANADA DAY MASH UP!! - Kick off for Ska Fest 2014
at Capital Ballroom
Tue. July 1st 2014
$16.50 early bird/$20 regular adv.
GIRAFFE AFTERMATH ALBUM RELEASE w/guests KUTAPIRA & REDEYE EMPIRE
at Fortune Sound Club Vancouver BC
Wed. June 18th 2014 9:30pm doors at 8:30pm
$14.50
THE SKINNY "REGGAE PHARMACISTS" debut on the Island (VBCSS Membership event)
at Private location
Thu. April 3rd 2014 9:30pm doors at 9pm
Admission with membership
ALL AFRICAN CHRISTMAS MEMBER SPECIAL AT VBCSS HQ!
at VBCSS HQ
Sat. December 7th 2013 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
Admission with membership to Victoria BC Ska Society
Saturday Wrap-up Party
at Victoria Event Centre
Sat. July 13th 2013 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$14.50
Saturday Free Show
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sat. July 13th 2013 12pm doors at 12pm
Free
Cancelled -
Ska Fest Workshop Series
at Cinecenta
Sat. July 13th 2013 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free
“Street Wise (the Art of Looping)”
at Cinecenta
Sat. July 13th 2013 2pm - 3:30pm doors at 2pm
Free
at Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver BC
Fri. July 12th 2013 8:00 PM
$30
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Fri. July 12th 2013 5:00pm - 10:00pm doors at 4:30p
$25 early bird $28 reg advance
"Percussion, Rhythm, and Improvisations in Ska" by Larry McDonald
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Fri. July 12th 2013 3.30pm - 4.30pm doors at 3.30pm
Free
at Distrikt
Thu. July 11th 2013 10:00pm - 2am doors at 9:00pm
$14.50 early bird/$16.50 reg adv
"Contemporary Directions in Ghanaian Music"
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 11th 2013 3.30pm - 4.30pm doors at 3.30pm
Free
at Distrikt
Wed. July 10th 2013 10:00pm - 2:00 doors at 9:00pm
$14.50 early bird - $16.50 reg adv.
Ska Fest 2013 Kick-off Free Show
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Tue. July 9th 2013 5:00pm - 10:00pm doors at 4:30pm
Free
at Distrikt
Tue. July 9th 2013 10:00pm - 2am doors at 9:00pm
$19.50 Earlybird $22.50 Adv
Moved, note new venue -
RUDEFEST IN VICTORIA! - ALL AGES (Beverage Garden for 19rs+ w.ID)
at Velox Rugby Club
Sat. March 9th 2013 7:30pm
$14.50 adv./$12.50 for students
THE WAILERS & guest ROGER STEFFENS present the Survival Tour of 1979 (Performance and Key Note Address) - SOLD OUT
at Distrikt
Fri. February 22nd 2013 6:30pm - 10:00pm doors at 6pm
SOLD OUT
UNITY FOR AFRICA TOUR w/PAAPA WASTIK & AFRICAN FOUNDATION BAND (Ghana, Africa) w/GISTO featuring NATURAL FLAVAS @ The Shark Club in Vancouver!
at Shark Club Vancouver BC
Sat. November 24th 2012 10pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$13+ adv.
PAAPA WASTIK & AFRICAN FOUNDATION BAND (Ghana Africa), GIRAFFE AFTERMATH & BLACKWOOD KINGS CELEBRATE AFRICAN UNITY TOUR!
at Swans Nightclub
Fri. November 23rd 2012 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$12 early bird/VBCSS members/ $14.50 reg adv.
at Felicita's Pub
Mon. November 5th 2012 8:30pm - 1am doors at 8pm
Free
KYPRIOS AND THE CHAPERONES MEET ROCKY MOUNTAIN REBEL MUSIC FOR A HALLOWEEN (INVENT YOUR OWN SUPER HERO) RAGER!
at Soprano's
Sat. October 27th 2012 9:30pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$14.50 early bird/members/$16.50 regular advance.
SKA FALL CLASSIC 2012 BRINGS LESS THAN JAKE AND REEL BIG FISH TO THE ISLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME!
at Distrikt
Wed. October 17th 2012 9:30pm - 1:30am doors at 8:30pm
$25+ early bird adv./$29.50+ reg adv.
Victoria BC Ska Society Membership Party
at Hidden Gem Studios
Fri. October 5th 2012 10pm doors at 9pm
Admission with Victoria BC Ska Society Membership
Rising Scum Fest Finale
at Distrikt
Sun. August 19th 2012 9:00 - 1:00
$14.50
The Return of the Melvins!
at Distrikt
Mon. July 16th 2012 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$25
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Day 5: Ska Fest Family Day!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sat. July 14th 2012 12:30pm - 3:00pm doors at 12noon
Free
VICTORIA'S 13th ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Reggae Hit Bass Lines
at Long & McQuade - Victoria
Fri. July 13th 2012 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Day 4: Free for all Friday Matinee!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Fri. July 13th 2012 12:30pm - 3:00pm doors at 12noon
Free
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL: ADHAM SHAIKH & SOLA ROSA (New Zealand) - Global Electronica Roots & Soul
at Distrikt
Thu. July 12th 2012 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$16+ HST & service charge where applicable
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Horn Arrangements in Ska Ensembles
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 12th 2012 3pm - 4pm doors at 3pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Music that Inspires Social Change
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 12th 2012 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Day 3: Free for All!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Thu. July 12th 2012 5pm - 10pm doors at 4:30pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL: NINJA SPY SKA FEST DEBUT/THE RETURN OF BURNT!
at Distrikt
Wed. July 11th 2012 9:45pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$13+ HST & service charge where applicable
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Day 2: Free for All!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Wed. July 11th 2012 5pm - 10pm doors at 4:30pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL: CLINTON FEARON & THE BOOGIE BROWN BAND! ( Official TOOTS & THE MAYTALS AFTER PARTY)!
at Distrikt
Tue. July 10th 2012 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$16.50 early bird adv/$19.50 reg adv. includes HST & service charge where applicable
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL KICK OFF with TOOTS & THE MAYTALS
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Tue. July 10th 2012 5pm - 10pm doors at 4:30pm
$35 adv. + HST & service charge where applicable
GRAND OPENING OF VICTORIA SKA FESTIVAL'S ROCKSTEADY COLLECTIVE (2 TONE MULTI-MEDIA ART EXHIBIT)
at 724 View Street
Sat. July 7th 2012 9pm - 1am doors at 8pm
By Donation (Suggested $5 - $10 sliding scale)
TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD ORCHESTRA returns to Nanaimo! - ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2012!
at The Queens Nanaimo BC
Thu. July 5th 2012 10:30pm - 1:30am doors at 10pm
$10 + adv.
NATURAL FLAVAS ALBUM RELEASE 2012 - On the Road to Victoria's 13th Annual Ska Festival!
at Lucky Bar
Fri. June 8th 2012 10pm - 2am doors at 9:30pm
Free
DONATE NEW AND USED INSTRUMENTS TO THE ALPHA BOYS SCHOOL IN JAMAICA
at Long & McQuade - Victoria
Sun. April 22nd 2012
To donate please e-mail: [email protected]
ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2012! ROOTZ UNDERGROUND RETURNS TO THE ISLAND!
at The Queens Nanaimo BC
Fri. April 13th 2012 7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 7pm
$19.50+adv.
THE BLACK SEEDS RETURN TO CANADA! (VANCOUVER SHOW) - ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2012!
at Fortune Sound Club Vancouver BC
Wed. April 11th 2012 9:30pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$25 early bird - $29.50 regular adv.
THE BLACK SEEDS RETURN TO CANADA! (VICTORIA SHOW) - ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2012!
at Distrikt
Tue. April 10th 2012 9:30pm - 1:30am doors at 8:30pm
$25 adv.
TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE COMES TO VANCOUVER! - ALL AGES
at The Ukrainian Hall Vancouver BC
Sat. March 10th 2012 9:30pm - 1am doors at 8pm
$14.50+ adv. early bird
TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE COMES TO VANCOUVER!
at Shark Club Vancouver BC
Fri. March 9th 2012 9:30pm - 2am doors at 8:30pm
$15+ adv. early bird
TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE COMES TO NANAIMO! (19yrs+)
at The Queens
Thu. March 8th 2012 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$15+ adv.
DELHI 2 DUBLIN RETURNS TO VICTORIA!
at Distrikt
Thu. March 1st 2012 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$19.50 + adv.
TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE RETURNS! - VICTORIA BC -> ALL AGES
at Victoria Event Centre
Sat. February 25th 2012 9:30pm - 1am doors at 8pm
$14.50+ adv. early bird
TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE COMES TO COURTENAY BC
at The Bridge Lounge Courtenay BC
Fri. February 24th 2012 9:30pm - 12am doors at 8:30pm
$10+ adv. early bird/$15+ reg adv.
TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE RETURNS! - VICTORIA BC
at Distrikt
Thu. February 23rd 2012 9:30pm - 2am doors at 8:30pm
$16.50+ adv. early bird
ALPHA BOYS SCHOOL FUNDRAISER IN CAMPBELL RIVER (Vancouver Island)
at Island Style Creative Studio Campbell River BC
Fri. February 10th 2012 7:30pm doors at 7pm
$7 minimum donation or a gently used instrument
TANYA STEPHENS COMES TO THE ISLAND FOR THE 1ST TIME - BOB MARLEY'S 67TH JUBILEE CELEBRATION
at Distrikt
Thu. February 9th 2012 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$22.50 early bird - $25 reg/adv.
SHANE PHILIP & TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD ORCHESTRA MAKE LONG AWAITED ISLAND RETURN - All ages w/Beverage Garden
at Victoria Event Centre
Thu. January 12th 2012 9:30pm - 1:30am doors at 8:30pm
$14.50 early bird - $16.50 regular adv.
COLLIE BUDDZ & NEW KINGSTON w/GAPPY RANKS & DJ Pee Wee COME TO THE ISLAND FOR A CANADIAN EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL!
at Distrikt
Sun. November 13th 2011 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$29.50 early bird
SKA FALL CLASSIC 2011 WITH CHRIS MURRAY & THE NEW VICTORIANS + STOMP RECORDS ARTISTS: THE BEATDOWN
at Metropolis
Fri. November 11th 2011 9:45pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$12.50 + adv
KING YELLOWMAN & THE SAGITTARIUS BAND IN VICTORIA BC WITH GIRAFFE AFTERMATH!
at Distrikt
Sun. October 23rd 2011 9:45pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$23.50 adv. +
BRAVE NEW WAVES ALBUM RELEASE/YELLOWMAN PRE-PARTY!!
at Lucky Bar
Fri. October 14th 2011 10pm - 2am doors at 9:30pm
$11 adv+ or $6 with purchase of Yellowman double ticket (limited supply and not compatible with member discount).
SHANE PHILIP MAKES VANCOUVER DEBUT WITH GIRAFFE AFTERMATH!
at Shark Club Vancouver BC
Fri. October 7th 2011 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
12 adv+
SKAMPIDA RETURNS TO LORENZO'S CAFE IN ENDERBY BC!
at Lorenzo's Cafe Enderby BC
Sat. September 24th 2011 10pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$10+ adv.
SKAMPIDA RETURNS TO QUADRA ISLAND!
at The Royal Legion #154 Branch Quadra Island BC
Fri. September 16th 2011 10pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$12+ advance
SKAMPIDA FROM BOGOTA, COLOMBIA PLAYS WITH FIVE ALARM FUNK AT VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY IN NANAIMO BC!
at Vancouver Island University Campus Grounds Nanaimo BC
Thu. September 15th 2011 2:30pm - 4pm doors at 12noon
Free
SKAMPIDA encore with HILLSIDE HOOLIGANS + CRUDE CULTURA (members of Rocky Mountain Rebel Music & Divine Element)
at V-lounge
Thu. September 15th 2011 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$12.50 ADV+
THE SLACKERS' 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
at Distrikt
Wed. September 7th 2011 9:45pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$22 members $23.50+ reg/adv.
VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL AFTERNOON APPETIZER
at Market Square
Sat. July 9th 2011 1:30pm - 5pm doors at 1pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL FINALE
at Market Square
Sat. July 9th 2011 8:30pm - 1am doors at 8pm
$33 adv +
Workshop - Trombone Performance with Ska/Rock/Reggae Bands
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Fri. July 8th 2011 2:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 2:15pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL : THE PLANET SMASHERS FINALLY COME TO VICTORIA SKA FEST - (EXCLUSIVE ISLAND FESTIVAL DATE)
at Market Square
Fri. July 8th 2011 8:30pm - 1am doors at 8pm
$22 adv+
THE KLAXON IN QUADRA ISLAND!
at The Legion Quadra Island BC
Fri. July 8th 2011 10pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$15.00
KEY-NOTE ADDRESS FROM KEN BOOTHE "MR. ROCKSTEADY"
at Market Square
Thu. July 7th 2011 12noon - 2:30pm doors at 12noon
By Donation
Workshop - TIMELESS TECHNIQUES OF A GLOBAL ELECTRONIC SELECTOR
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 7th 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm doors at 3:15pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL - GAUDI BRINGS DUB, REGGAE AND GLOBAL ELECTRONIC ROOTS TO SKA FEST
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Thu. July 7th 2011 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
$17.50 + adv.
KEN BOOTHE from Kingston, Jamaica --> "MR. ROCKSTEADY" comes to Canada's westcoast for the 1st time! (EXCLUSIVE SKA FEST DATE)!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Thu. July 7th 2011 5pm - 10pm doors at 4:30pm
$23.50 adv. +
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA'S THE KLAXON PERFORM AT VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL (FREE CONCERT)
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Wed. July 6th 2011 5pm - 10pm doors at 4:30pm
Free
MAMA PULPA from Mexico City make their return to VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL!
at Lucky Bar
Wed. July 6th 2011 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
$12.50 ADV+
VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL FREE FOR ALL KICK OFF CONCERT - JON AND ROY JUST ANNOUNCED AS MYSTERY BAND!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Tue. July 5th 2011 5pm - 10pm doors at 4:30pm
Free
ROCKSTEADY COLLECTIVE MULTI MEDIA ARTS EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING
at Studio #17 inside Market Square
Tue. July 5th 2011 10pm - 1am doors at 9:30pm
Minimum suggested donation of $8 at the door/Other Rocksteady Collective programming by donation
ZVULOON DUB SYSTEM from Tel Aviv, Israel set for ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2011 Island style - FREE OUTDOOR, ALL AGES SHOW! (Beverage Garden w/ID)
at Spirit Square aka Centennial Square
Fri. June 17th 2011 5:30pm - 10pm doors at 5pm
Free
COLOMBIA TO COLUMBIA PROJECT IN VANCOUVER! - ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2011!
at Railway Club Vancouver BC
Thu. May 19th 2011 10pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$10+ adv.
VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY
at The Reef
Mon. May 16th 2011 8pm - 1am doors at 7pm
Free
SKAMPIDA FROM BOGOTA, COLOMBIA RETURN TO VICTORIA BC, CANADA @ UPSTAIRS CABARET! - ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2011
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Thu. May 12th 2011 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$12.50+regular adv.
Long time Slackers side project comes to Canada's Westcoast for the 1st time! (VANCOUVER BC)
at The Cobalt Vancouver BC
Sat. April 9th 2011 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$12.50 ADV+
Long time Slackers side project comes to Canada's Westcoast for the 1st time! (VICTORIA BC)
at Lucky Bar
Fri. April 8th 2011 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
$12.50 ADV+
GET LEI'D - OAHU, HAWAII'S THE GREEN MAKE THEIR CANADIAN DEBUT IN COMOX VALLEY AT THE BRIDGE LOUNGE!
at The Bridge Lounge Courtenay BC
Fri. March 18th 2011 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$10 early bird/$12 reg adv.
BARRINGTON LEVY & DETOUR w/Jah Cutta & DJ Abel AT PEPPERPOT'S 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN VICTORIA BC, CANADA!
at Distrikt
Sun. March 13th 2011 9:30pm - 1am doors at 8:30pm
$29.50+ adv.
THE IDLERS (from St. John's Newfoundland) back on left coast for a 2nd helping!
at Lucky Bar
Fri. February 25th 2011 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
$12 adv+
THE AGGROLITES RETURN TO VICTORIA (Social Distortion tour pit stop)
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Fri. February 11th 2011 8:30pm - 1am doors at 7:30pm
$19.50+adv.
THE AGGROLITES RETURN TO VANCOUVER (Social Distortion pit stop)
at Venue Vancouver BC
Thu. February 10th 2011 9pm - 1:30am doors at 8pm
$22 adv+
Boxing Day Party w/Chris Murray (Ska Society Membership Launch)
at Private Venue (Sign up to be a member for location)
Sun. December 26th 2010 9:30pm - 1am doors at 8:30pm
Admission with annual membership
at Lucky Bar
Fri. November 26th 2010 10:30 - 2am doors at 10pm
$10 advance
DR. MADD VIBE EXPERIMENT featuring (ANGELO MOORE OF FISHBONE) - HALLOWEEN HOWL
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. October 29th 2010 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$16.50+ adv.
DR. MADD VIBE EXPERIMENT (ANGELO MOORE OF FISHBONE) IN VANCOUVER
at Venue Vancouver BC
Thu. October 28th 2010 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$12.50 adv. $17.50 @ door
MISHKA w/Jon Bone Trio & Arise!
at Element
Sun. October 17th 2010 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
14.50+ adv.
SHANE PHILIP TREE featuring Marc Atkinson's Electric Band & GAUDI make an incredible twin bill!
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. October 1st 2010 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$16.50+ adv.
REBEL SELECTOR'S 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH WITH ROOTZ UNDERGROUND
at The Queens
Thu. September 23rd 2010 8pm - 10pm doors at 7:30pm
$19.50+adv.
ROOTZ UNDERGROUND'S RETURN TO CANADA!
at Element
Sun. September 19th 2010 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$19.50 early bird
EASY STAR ALL STARS RETURN WITH LONELY HEARTS DUB BAND TOUR!
at Element
Wed. September 1st 2010 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$22.50+
THE BUSINESS BRINGS MUCH NEEDED OI PUNK TO THE ISLAND!
at Capital Ballroom
Sun. August 29th 2010 8:00pm - 12:00am
13.50 advance
JAMAICAN RHYTHM PATTERNS OF THE 60s (Hosted by Brian Dixon of the Aggrolites)
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Fri. July 9th 2010 1pm - 2pm doors at 12:45pm
Free
THE BLACK SEEDS & SHANE PHILIP IN TOFINO BC!
at Tofino Community Hall Tofino BC
Fri. July 9th 2010 9pm - 1:30am doors at 8pm
$20 adv+
at Skol Pub
Fri. July 9th 2010 10pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$10 adv.
JAMAICAN DUBPLATES AND VERSIONS WORKSHOP
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 8th 2010 1pm - 2pm doors at 12:45pm
Free
SKAMPIDA MAKES THEIR WAY TO THE WAVE IN CUMBERLAND BC!
at The Waverly Pub
Thu. July 8th 2010 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$10+ adv.
THE AGGROLITES RETURN TO VANCOUVER (on route to Victoria Ska Fest;)
at Venue Vancouver BC
Thu. July 8th 2010 9:30pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$22 adv+
ORIGINS AND DIRECTIONS OF DUBSTEP
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 8th 2010 3pm - 4pm doors at 2:45pm
Free
Sold Out -
NEW ZEALAND INVASION! - KATCHAFIRE & THE BLACK SEEDS DEBUT IN VANCOUVER BC!
at Venue Vancouver BC
Wed. July 7th 2010 8:30pm - 1:30am doors at 8pm
$30+ adv.
SIGHTS AND STORIES OF SKA FEST (ART EXHIBIT)
at Victoria Event Centre
Wed. July 7th 2010 6:30pm - 1:30am doors at 6pm
$5 minimum donation at the door
THE IDLERS (from St. John's Newfoundland) debut on the Island - ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2010
at Lucky Bar
Fri. June 4th 2010 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
$12+ adv
SubCity Dwellers w/ Westcoast Daze
at The Fort Cafe
Tue. May 18th 2010 8:00 - 11:00 doors at 7:30
$6
On the Road to Ska Fest 2010
at Lucky Bar
Fri. April 23rd 2010 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
$12+ advance
JOHN BROWN'S BODY'S VANCOUVER DEBUT @560 Club (replacing old Richards on Richards) w/ Giraffe Aftermath! On the Road to Ska Fest 2010!
at FIVESIXTY Vancouver BC
Thu. April 15th 2010 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$15.00 adv.+
JOHN BROWN'S BODY RETURNS FOR THE 1ST TIME! - On the Road to Ska Fest 2010!
at Element
Wed. April 14th 2010 9:45pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$16.50+adv.
THE SLACKERS RETURN TO VANCOUVER AT THE RICKSHAW THEATRE (ALL AGES + BAR)! On the Road to Ska Fest 2010!
at Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver BC
Thu. March 25th 2010 9:30pm - 2am doors at 8:30pm
$25 + advance
THE SLACKERS RETURN TO VANCOUVER AT THE RICKSHAW THEATRE (ALL AGES + BAR)! On the Road to Ska Fest 2010!
at Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver BC
Thu. March 25th 2010 9:30pm - 2am doors at 8:30pm
$25 + advance
St.Paddy's Day Tour
at V-lounge
Fri. March 12th 2010 9pm - 1am doors at 8pm
$10+ adv.
INNER CIRCLE'S "State of Da World Tour" + PEPPERPOT 'S 9TH ANNIVERSARY BASH!
at Element
Sun. March 7th 2010 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$25+ regular advance
CHRIS MURRAY RETURNS TO VICTORIA!
at Lucky Bar
Sun. February 28th 2010 9:30pm - 12am doors at 9pm
$12 + adv
Winter Ska Storm with Brave New Waves & The Expos!
at The Avalanche Bar & Grill (Courtenay BC)
Fri. February 26th 2010 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$10+ adv.
BOB MARLEY 65th Jubliee Celebration WITH THE DEBUT OF ROOTZ UNDERGROUND - from Kingston, Jamaica + special guests Shane Philip & Nine Mile!
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. February 5th 2010 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$19.50+ adv.
ANTHONY B MAKES HIS DEBUT ON THE ISLAND IN VICTORIA @ ELEMENT!
at Element
Wed. January 27th 2010 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$21+ adv.
LOS FURIOS ALBUM RELEASE IN VICTORIA WITH LA SEVERA MATACERA DIRECT FROM BOGOTA, COLOMBIA + CFC - Canada's Ambassadors of Hip Hop to Colombia!!
at Capital Ballroom
Sat. November 28th 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$14 adv.
LOS FURIOS ALBUM RELEASE IN VANCOUVER W/ LA SEVERA MATACERA!
at Commercial Drive/Grandview Legion Hall Vancouver BC
Fri. November 27th 2009 9pm - 1am
$15 adv.
LA SEVERA MATACERA TOUR STOP IN NANAIMO
at The Queens Nanaimo BC
Thu. November 26th 2009 8:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 8pm
$12 students/$15 regular advance
Lighthouse Brewery's Latin Night @ the Pub w/Bogota Colombia's La Severa Matacera!
at Felicita's Pub
Mon. November 23rd 2009 9:30pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$5 adv.
LA SEVERA MATACERA CANADIAN TOUR STOP IN POWELL RIVER!
at McKinney's Pub powell river BC
Sat. November 21st 2009 10pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$10+ adv
LA SEVERA MATACERA'S CANADIAN TOUR KICK OFF
at The Avalanche bar Courtenay BC
Fri. November 20th 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$12 adv,
CLINTON FEARON'S ACOUSTIC SPECIAL
at Lucky Bar
Sun. November 8th 2009 9:30pm - 12am (EARLY SHOW) doors at 9pm
$13.50+ advance
MAD CADDIES return to the Island with Brave New Waves for another kick ass skank sweat filled hella good time!
at Element
Tue. November 3rd 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$19.50+
DUB STEPPAS' DELIGHT!
at Lucky Bar
Tue. October 27th 2009 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
$10+ advance
BRAVE NEW WAVES CD RELEASE!
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. October 23rd 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$12+ advance
THANKSGIVING ISLAND SKA/REGGAE/LATIN SPECIAL w/ BUENA BUYA + THE KILTLIFTERS & Rebel Selector!
at Lucky Bar
Fri. October 9th 2009 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
$10.50+ adv
THE BOUNCING SOULS' 20th Anniversary Tour w/ Guests Youth Brigade, Saint Alvia Cartel & Off with Their Heads!
at Capital Ballroom
Tue. October 6th 2009 9:00 - 1:00 doors at 8:30
18adv
Brew & View Special Presentation
at Lucky Bar
Sun. October 4th 2009 9:30 - 12 doors at 9
5 ($2 with Bouncing Souls/Youth Brigade ticket)
3rd Annual Punk Rock Garage Sale
at In a Garage on 2nd Ave between Birch and Alder Courtney BC
Sun. October 4th 2009 11am - 2pm
Free
SUBCITY DWELLERS & NINE MILE RETURN TO THE ISLAND WITH NEW CD RELEASES!
at Lucky Bar
Fri. October 2nd 2009 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
$11 advance on ticketweb.ca or $12 at the door
Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae Album/Film Release Party
at The Solstice Cafe & Lounge
Sat. September 19th 2009 8pm - 11pm doors at 7pm
$7 at the door
EASY STAR ALL STARS RETURN WITH LONELY HEARTS DUB BAND ALBUM RELEASE!
at Element
Sun. September 13th 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$22.50+ advance
Cancelled -
Pato Banton returns with the Now Generation Band for a follow-up to his jaw-dropping debut at Ska Fest!
at Element
Sun. August 9th 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$17.50
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL CLOSING CELEBRATION (AFTERPARTY)!
at Element
Mon. July 20th 2009 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$14 adv/$2 rebate with any Ska Fest ticket stub/50% off for volunteers at the door!!
DUBMATIX & SHANE PHILIP TWIN BILL DEBUT IN TOFINO!
at Tofino Community Hall Tofino BC
Fri. July 17th 2009 9pm - 1am doors at 8pm
$15 adv.
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL WARM UP (FREE)
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sat. July 11th 2009 12:30pm - 4:30pm doors at 12noon
Free
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE CONCERT
at Victoria Curling Club
Sat. July 11th 2009 7:30pm - 1:30am doors at 7pm
$39.50 and up in advance
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Fri. July 10th 2009 5:15pm - 10pm doors at 5pm
$22 + advance
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL AFTER SLACKERS PARTY
at Lucky Bar
Fri. July 10th 2009 10pm
$13 - $15
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL FRIDAY FREE SHOW!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Fri. July 10th 2009 12:45pm - 4pm doors at 12:30pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL REGGAE EXTRAVAGANZA
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Thu. July 9th 2009 5:15PM - 10PM doors at 5PM
$19.50 + advance
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL REGGAE EXTRAVAGANZA AFTER PARTY!
at Element
Thu. July 9th 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$13.50 (w/purchase of early Ska Fest show with Los Rastrillos) or $15 adv @ Strathcona Hotel
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL WORKSHOP WITH LOS RASTRILLOS! "The Mexican Sounds Inside Reggae"
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 9th 2009 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL WORKSHOP WITH CHRIS MURRAY! "STRUM SKA!" (Ska Guitar Workshop)
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 9th 2009 3pm - 4pm doors at 3pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL KICK OFF SHOW (FREE)
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Wed. July 8th 2009 5:15pm - 10pm doors at 5pm
Free
THE QUEERS´ DEBUT IN VICTORIA
at Capital Ballroom
Thu. June 11th 2009 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$16.50 and up
On the Road to Victoria's 10th Anniversary Ska Festival
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. June 5th 2009 9:45pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$14.50+ advance
Moved, note new venue -
at Richard's On Richards Vancouver BC
Mon. June 1st 2009 9pm
$22 adv
ON THE ROAD TO VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL w/ THE AGGROLITES, Brave New Waves & The Easy Brothers ! Woo Hooo!!!
at Element
Sun. May 31st 2009 9:45pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$17.50 + advance
THE ENGLISH BEAT CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN VICTORIA! --> On the Road to Victoria's 10th Anniversary Ska Festival 2009!
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. April 3rd 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$22 + advance
BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASHMENT (Tribute) WITH RASTA REUBEN & SELASSIE IPOWER w/ Fredlocks Asher!
at Capital Ballroom
Thu. February 5th 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$14.50+ advance
THE RETURN OF LOS FURIOS TO THE ISLAND!
at Capital Ballroom
Sat. January 17th 2009 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$12+ adv.
Brave New Waves Reggae Christmas Party @ Moby's Pub (Saltspring Island, Ganges)
at Moby's Marine Pub Salt Spring Island BC
Sat. December 20th 2008 10pm
$7+ at the door
VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY'S REGGAE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR!
at Element
Thu. December 18th 2008 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$16.50+ advance
FINALLY COLLIE BUDDZ COME ROUND VICTORIA
at Capital Ballroom
Sat. November 1st 2008 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$25+ advance
SKALLOWEEN AT UPSTAIRS CABARET
at The Upstairs Cabaret
Thu. October 30th 2008 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$14.50 + adv.
Moved, note new venue -
REGGAE/SKA/FUNK PARTY AT ELEMENT NIGHTCLUB! - NEW VENUE AND DATE - SUN/OCT/5TH/08!
at Element
Sun. October 5th 2008 9:30pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$10.50 + advance
A PUNKY SKA MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN ---> THE FLATLINERS & THE EASY BROTHERS!
at Logan's Pub
Wed. September 17th 2008 10pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$10.50 advance +
at Lucky Bar
Fri. August 15th 2008 10:00 pm
$12.00
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL SATURDAY WARM UP CONCERT
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Sat. July 12th 2008 12:30pm - 4pm doors at 12noon
Free
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE CONCERT
at Victoria Curling Club
Sat. July 12th 2008 7:30pm - 1:30am doors at 7pm
$33 + advance
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL FRIDAY FREE SHOW
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Fri. July 11th 2008 5:30pm - 9:30pm doors at 5pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL FRIDAY NIGHT RUCKUS!
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Fri. July 11th 2008 8:30pm - 1am doors at 8pm
$14.50+ advance
Victoria's 9th Annual Ska Festival Dub Production Workshop by Dubmatix Soundsystem
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Fri. July 11th 2008 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free
Victoria Ska Festival Jamaican Rhythms Workshop by New York Ska/Reggae Stubborn Records legend King Django
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Fri. July 11th 2008 3pm - 4pm doors at 3pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL REGGAE EXTRAVAGANZA!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Thu. July 10th 2008 6pm - 9:30pm doors at 5:30pm
$19.50 + for early evening show/$27.50 + with afterparty!
REGGAE EXTRAVAGANZA AFTER-PARTY!
at Element
Thu. July 10th 2008 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$27.50 with Reggae Extravaganza ticket/$12 at the door only available only if advance tickets to both shows are not sold out--
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL KICK OFF CONCERT!
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Wed. July 9th 2008 6pm - 9:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Free
THE RETURN OF THE SLACKERS - BROOKLYN NEW YORK'S SKA KINGS!
at Element
Wed. May 14th 2008 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$16.50+ advance
at Logan's Pub
Sat. May 3rd 2008 10:00 - 1:00 doors at 9:00
JAH CUTTA & DETERMINATION BAND WITH BUENA BUYA - KILLER REGGAE/SKA//LATIN BILL!!
at Lucky Bar
Fri. April 25th 2008 10:00pm
$12 advance
ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2008 ! --> BRITISH TWO-TONE SKA LEGENDS COME TO PAARTEA ON THE ISLAND!
at Capital Ballroom
Mon. April 7th 2008 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$17.50 advance/$22 at the door
SKASPOT LIVE VANCOUVER presents SKA-A-THON
at The Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver BC
Fri. March 28th 2008 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$10 advance/$15 door
TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE (Nanaimo all ages)
at Cavallotti Lodge Nanaimo BC
Fri. February 29th 2008 8:30pm - 12am doors at 7:30pm
$15 + advance
THE COOL RULER OF REGGAE: GREGORY ISAACS w/ Live Wyya Band, Mello G & DJ Abel --> Pepperpot's 6th Year Anniversary Bash!/Black History Month Celebration
at Element
Tue. February 26th 2008 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$25 advance/$30 at the door
TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE!
at White Eagle Polish Hall
Sat. February 23rd 2008 8pm - 1am doors at 7:30pm
$12+ advance
Sold Out -
TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE (SOLD OUT)!
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. February 22nd 2008 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$14.50+ advance
Nine Mile returns to Victoria!
at Lucky Bar
Fri. February 15th 2008 9:00pm
$10.50adv
ONE DROP FAREWELL SHOW
at Capital Ballroom
Sat. January 26th 2008 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$12 + advance
DUBMATIX SOUNDSYSTEM brings reggae/drum n' bass/dub to the Island for the first time!
at Lucky Bar
Fri. November 23rd 2007 10pm - 2am doors at 9:00pm
$12 advance
at Lucky Bar
Sat. November 17th 2007 7:00pm - 10:00pm
$18 advance
Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra & Buena Buya at Hermann's Jazz Club
at Hermann's Jazz Club
Sat. November 3rd 2007 9:30pm - 1am doors at 9pm
$9 advance
Moved, note new venue -
NARDWUAR (The Human Serviette), THE EVAPORATORS, Vincat and Final Verdict bring fun and craziness to Victoria!
at Jamaican Jerk House
Sat. November 3rd 2007 8pm - 11pm doors at 7:30pm
$7adv. +s/c
CHRIS MURRAY AND ONE NIGHT BAND ON THE SAME BILL - SWEEET!
at Steamers Pub
Fri. October 12th 2007 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$12 advance
ELEPHANT MAN COMES TO VICTORIA FOR SHIZZLE!
at Element
Mon. September 24th 2007 9:30pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$26+ advance
Union Label Fall Tour
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. September 21st 2007 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
14 adv
KING YELLOWMAN COMES TO VICTORIA!
at Capital Ballroom
Thu. September 13th 2007 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$25 when purchased in advance
Aggrolites Return to Victoria!
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. August 31st 2007 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$14 adv
The Aggrolites return to Van City!
at The Red Room Vancouver BC
Thu. August 30th 2007 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
Reggae Kings United!
at Element
Thu. August 16th 2007 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
$28.
SUMMER SPLASH AT CENTENNIAL SQUARE!
at Centennial Square
Fri. August 10th 2007 7pm - 10pm doors at 6pm
Free
SUMMER SPLASH AFTER PARTY!
at Capital Ballroom
Fri. August 10th 2007 10:30pm - 2am doors at 10pm
Free
Hellcat Recording Artists
at Logan's Pub
Wed. August 1st 2007 10 - 1am doors at 9
$8adv + SC / $10 door
VICTORIA'S 8TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL SATURDAY FREE SHOW WARM-UP
at Market Square
Sat. July 14th 2007 12:30pm - 4pm doors at 12noon
Free
VICTORIA'S 8TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL FRIDAY FREE EVENING SHOW
at Market Square
Fri. July 13th 2007 5:30pm - 9pm doors at 5pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 8TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL PUNK PARTY NIGHT!
at Ukrainian Cultural Centre
Fri. July 13th 2007 9pm - 1am doors at 8:30pm
$10.50 advance
VICTORIA'S 8TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL REGGAE EXTRAVAGANZA!
at Market Square
Thu. July 12th 2007 6:30pm - 12:30am doors at 6pm
$18 adv
VICTORIA'S 8TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL KICK OFF FREE SHOW
at Market Square
Wed. July 11th 2007 5:30pm - 10pm doors at 5pm
Free
VICTORIA'S 8TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Kick Off After Party!
at The Reef
Wed. July 11th 2007 10:30pm - 1:30-2am doors at 10pm
TBA
at Logan's Pub
Wed. June 6th 2007 9:45 - 1am doors at 9 pm
$10 + sc
On the Road to Ska Fest 2007
at Lucky Bar
Fri. April 27th 2007 9:00pm
$10.50 adv
On the Road to Ska Fest 2007
at Steamers Pub
Fri. April 20th 2007 10:15pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$9 advance
Clap Your Hands! with
at Felicita's Pub
Wed. March 14th 2007 10pm - 1am
no charge/student ID.
Homecoming show.
at Capital Ballroom
Sat. February 24th 2007 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$9 adv./$10 + door
SKATALITES' BELATED 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
at Element
Sun. December 3rd 2006 8:30pm - 1am doors at 8pm
$22 - $25
TOUR SEND OFF FINALE FOR ONE DROP!
at Capital Ballroom
Sat. November 25th 2006 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$10 advance
SKA/REGGAE PARTY NIGHT
at Lucky Bar
Fri. November 3rd 2006 9:00pm
$10.50 advance
EASY STAR ALL STARS RADIO DREAD TOUR W/ Dub Side of the Moon Selections!
at Capital Ballroom
Sat. October 7th 2006 10pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$17 advance/$22 door
Stomp Records' Brand New Ska/Reggae Soul Bands! + Dub Side of the Moon Screening
at Lucky Bar
Fri. September 29th 2006 9:30pm - 2am doors at 9pm
$9 advance
VICTORIA'S 7TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Saturday Free Performances
at Centennial Square
Sat. July 15th 2006 12:30 - 4:00 doors at 12:00
Free
VICTORIA'S 7TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Punk Party Night
at Visual FXTC Studios
Fri. July 14th 2006 8:00
10-12
VICTORIA'S 7TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL ---> Reggae/Dancehall Legend
at Centennial Square
Thu. July 13th 2006 6:00pm - 10:00pm
$25-30
VICTORIA'S 7TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Kick off Show!
at Centennial Square
Wed. July 12th 2006 7pm - 10pm doors at 6:30pm
No admission charge
VICTORIA'S 7TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Clash/Op Ivy/Hepcat Tribute Night!
at Capital Ballroom
Wed. July 12th 2006 9:00pm - 2:00am
$12
SKA FEST PRE-PARTY!!
at Central Bar & Grill
Thu. June 22nd 2006 9pm - 1am doors at 7pm
$5 - $8
Grind Tour/On the Road to Ska Fest 2006
at Element
Fri. May 5th 2006 9:45pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm
$16 advance
SKA BRAWL TOUR
at Victoria Event Centre
Sat. February 25th 2006 8pm - 2am
$20 @ door
at Steamers Pub
Fri. January 27th 2006 9pm - 2am
$8 early bird/$9 adv
at Central Bar & Grill
Sun. October 23rd 2005 8pm - 1am
$18 in advance
at Centennial Square
Sat. July 16th 2005 12noon - 4pm (time subject to change)
Free
Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival Free Concert!
at Centennial Square
Fri. July 15th 2005 12noon - 4pm
Free
Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival Party Night at Steamers Pub!
at Steamers Pub
Thu. July 14th 2005 9pm - 2am
$10 - $12 door only
Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival Film Mixer and Key note Address/Demo with Victor Rice!
at Central Bar & Grill
Wed. July 13th 2005 8:30pm - 1am
$10 - $12 door only
Road To Skafest 2005
at Capital Ballroom
Sat. March 19th 2005 9pm - 2am
$10 adv/$12 door
On the Road to Skafest 2005
at Downtown Community Activity Center
Fri. March 18th 2005 7:30pm - 11pm
$8.00
SKA FESTIVAL- FREE SHOW!!
at Centennial Square
Sat. July 17th 2004 noon - 4pm
Free
PARTY NIGHT @ STEAMERS PUB - VICTORIA'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL
at Steamers Pub
Fri. July 16th 2004 9pm - 2am
$10first150$12after
VICTORIA'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL Movie/DJ Mixer
at Second Story Cafe And Books
Wed. July 14th 2004 7pm - 12am
Suggested $2donation
On the Road to Victoria's 5th Anniversary Ska Festival
at Victoria Event Centre
Sat. June 5th 2004 8:30 - 1am
$12 in advance
at test town
Wed. December 31st 1969