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Victoria Ska Festival, Victoria, British Columbia
June 24 @ 12:00 am - June 28 @ 12:00 am
Free
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival (often called Ska Fest) is an annual music festival in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada that celebrates ska, reggae, and a range of related Jamaican-influenced genres. It brings together local, national, and international artists for multiple days of live performances, DJ sets, and cultural programming. Founded in 2000, the festival has grown into one of North America’s longest-running events of its kind, blending roots reggae, dub, punk, hip-hop, world music, and more to highlight the musical and cultural legacy of ska and reggae.
Location and Upcoming Date
Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (Ship Point and venues throughout downtown Victoria)
Upcoming Date: 24–28 June 2026 (27th Annual Festival)
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