Victoria BC December 2025 Events and Things to Do

Your Local Guide to Markets, Music, Sports and Holiday Fun

Presented by Andy McGhee — Victoria REALTOR®, neighbour, and community guide.
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As the holiday lights begin to glow across the city, December brings a festive energy to Victoria. Markets, concerts, sports, and community traditions fill the month with warmth and excitement.

Here’s your go-to guide for what’s happening in and around Greater Victoria this December 👇

🏒 Sporting Events

🏒 Victoria Royals (Save On Foods Memorial Centre)

Cheer on the Royals as they continue their WHL season on home ice.
Home Games: Dec 5, 7, 12, 18
👉 Visit Website

🐻 Victoria Grizzlies (The Q Centre, Colwood)

Fast paced BCHL hockey in Colwood.
Home Games: Dec 13, 20
👉 Visit Website

🎄 Festive Events

🎄 The Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens

A timeless holiday experience with twinkling lights and festive displays.
Dec 1 to 31
👉 Butchart Gardens Christmas

✨ Lights of Wonder (Centennial Square)

Victoria’s largest free outdoor light experience with nightly vendors.
Dec 1 to 31
👉 Lights of Wonder

🎄 Festival of Trees (Bay Centre)

Beautifully decorated trees supporting BC Children’s Hospital.
Dec 1 to 31
👉 Festival of Trees

🍪 Gingerbread Showcase (Hotel Grand Pacific)

Discover edible art crafted by talented local bakers and artists.
Dec 1 to 31
👉 Gingerbread Showcase

🏛️ Royal BC Museum Holiday Programs

Seasonal heritage experiences and family activities.
Dec 6 and 7
👉 RBCM Holiday Programs

🏰 Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle

Experience Victorian Christmas décor inside a historic castle.
Various December dates
👉 Craigdarroch Castle Christmas

🎅 Photos with Santa at REMAX Sabre Victoria

Holiday photos, hot chocolate, and festive treats.
Dec 6 from 11 am to 2 pm
👉 RSVP Here

🎤 Live Shows and Concerts

🎼 Victoria Symphony Christmas Pops

A festive symphony performance for all ages.
Dec 6 and 7
👉 Christmas Pops

🎬 Victoria Symphony: Elf in Concert

The film Elf with live orchestra accompaniment.
Dec 20 and 21
👉 Elf in Concert

🎺 Naden Band Holiday Concert and Toy Drive

A cherished annual tradition supporting local families in need.
Dec 8 and 9
👉 Naden Band Holiday Concert

🎸 Jon and Roy Holiday Special

A Vancouver Island holiday classic.
Dec 13
👉 Jon and Roy Holiday Special

🎹 A Charlie Brown Christmas (Hermann’s Jazz Club)

Live jazz inspired by Vince Guaraldi’s iconic soundtrack.
Dec 17 to 21
👉 A Charlie Brown Christmas

🎭 The Gift of the Nutcracker

A West Coast retelling of the classic ballet.
Dec 28 to 30
👉 The Gift of the Nutcracker

🎻 Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas

Warm, uplifting, and always a community favourite.
Dec 17 and 18
👉 Daniel Lapp Home for Christmas

🎨 Art and Culture

🖼️ Dangerous Beauty: The Prints of Albrecht Dürer

An exhibition showcasing the works of a Renaissance master.
Starting Dec 13
👉 Dürer Exhibition

🖌️ Fifty Shades of Ink

A curated collection of expressive ink based works.
Starting Dec 6
👉 Fifty Shades of Ink

🌿 Winter Indigenous Market (Royal BC Museum)

Indigenous artists and handcrafted gifts for the holiday season.
Dec 12
👉 Winter Indigenous Market

🛍️ Markets and Craft Shows

🛍️ Moss Street Holiday Market

Dec 13 and 14
👉 Moss Street Market

🎄 Yuletide Market Series (Bilston Creek Farm)

Dec 15 to 18
👉 Yuletide Market Series

🎁 Dickens Fair (James Bay Community Centre)

Dec 6
👉 Dickens Fair

🧵 Moss Cottage Christmas and Market

Dec 6
👉 Moss Cottage Market

🌸 Patio Gardens Annual Christmas Market

Dec 6 and 7
👉 Patio Gardens Market

❄️ Langford Winter Fest Market

Dec 6 and 7
👉 Langford Winter Fest

🔮 Prospect Lake Merry Witches Yule Market

Dec 13
👉 Merry Witches Yule Market

❤️ Community Fundraisers and Special Events

❤️ 16th Annual Kick Cancer’s A$$ Fundraiser

Dec 6 from 7 pm to late
👉 Kick Cancer’s A$$ Fundraiser

🎆 New Year’s Eve Events

🎩 New Year’s Eve at the Empress: A Black and White Affair

Dec 31
👉 NYE at the Empress

🌈 A Big Gay New Year’s Eve

Dec 31
👉 Big Gay New Year’s Eve

Wrap Up

Thank you for exploring this month’s collection of holiday events across Greater Victoria.
December is filled with festive celebrations, artisan markets, concerts, and community gatherings. Wishing you a warm and memorable holiday season.