Mighty Maestro returns to take you on a tour of the instruments of the orchestra to discover the magical music musicians create. Join us for a fun, interactive journey through the world of the orchestra and don’t forget to come dressed up as your favourite superhero!
Join Canadian superstar Jann Arden for an evening of holiday music and favourites with the Victoria Symphony. Her quick wit, warm heart and passion for music will make this an unforgettable evening.
Celebrate the season with the Victoria Symphony! Join the orchestra and the talented voices of Vox Humana to hear both popular and classical holiday favourites in this family-friendly presentation of Yuletide cheer.
You’ll want to be here for this musical salute to two of the century’s most popular contemporary songwriters. From “Your Song” to “Candle in the Wind” and “Just the Way You Are,” award-winning pianist and singer Jim Witter takes you on a tour of the greatest hits of Billy Joel and Elton John.
May 1 & 2 (8pm), 3 (2pm)
Royal Theatre
Welcome back to the amazingly talented young singers, dancers, and performers of the Canadian College of Performing Arts in a tribute to the best of Broadway. Get your tickets early and don’t miss out on seeing these future stars!
March 20 & 21 (8pm) 22 (2pm)
Royal Theatre
The Victoria Symphony’s Education and Outreach concerts are designed for students in grades K to 7 in Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, Gulf Islands and Cowichan school districts as well as independent and home schools.
These concerts provide fun, accessible and engaging experiences while exposing students to the wonders of live classical music. Each year these concerts outreach to over 6,800 elementary school students on Vancouver Island.
February 17,18, 23
University of Victoria – Farquhar Auditorium
The retelling of this classic tale is sure to delight as the audience follows unlucky Jack. First he trades the family’s beloved cow for some magic beans, then he tangles with a giant when he tries to fix things! Join Dandi Productions and the Victoria Symphony for this wildly entertaining concert providing plenty of unexpected twists, and a constant parade of inspired theatrics. Come one hour early for the VS Instrument Petting Zoo and other activities in the lobby.
January 25 2:30
Royal Theatre
Once again, the Victoria Symphony and Pacific Opera Victoria join forces to present one of the great classic musicals, Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot, the magical tale of the court of King Arthur and the forbidden love of Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. Come and listen to the glorious score, sung by a magnificent cast, with beloved melodies including “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Lusty Month of May,” “What Do the Simple Folk Do?,” and “How to Handle a Woman.”
November 22 (8pm) & 23 (2:30pm)
Royal Theatre
One of Canada’s leading children’s entertainers, Fred Penner, joins the Victoria Symphony onstage for a concert of celebrated favourites including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Sandwiches” and “The Cat Came Back.” Come sing along with this gentle giant who has been delighting audiences both young and old for many years. Come one hour early for the VS Instrument Petting Zoo and other activities in the lobby.
November 2, 2:30pm
Royal Theatre
You’ve never heard music like this before! Discovered by The Chieftains, Núñez is the undisputed master of the gaita, the Spanish bagpipes. His music draws on influences that range from Celtic (with a unique Spanish swing) to Medieval and Baroque and includes bagpipes, whistles, flutes and more. Núñez has collaborated with greats including The Chiefains, Jackson Brown and Linda Ronstadt. To quotes the UK Guardian, it’s ‘Pipe music as if played by a Coltrane or a Hendrix.”
September 26 & 27 (8pm), 28 (2pm)
Royal Theatre