The anticipation of spring has us dreaming about the beautiful warm summers in B.C., our minds turn to the upcoming season filled with eclectic music festivals scattered throughout the province. Here’s a preview of some upcoming festivals to anticipate, inviting you to revel in the sunshine, absorb the melodies, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of these highly anticipated musical celebrations.
TD Jazz Fest by Richard Hum
June
June 14-16 Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival, Cowichan Lake
June 17-29 PRISMA, Powell River
June 19-23 Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest, Victoria
June 21-30 TD Jazz Fest, Victoria
June 21-July 1 Vancouver Jazz Fest, Vancouver
June 28-30 Laketown Shakedown, Cowichan Lake
Khatsahlano
July
July 5-7 Smithers Midsummer Music Festival, Smithers
July 6 Khatsahlano, Vancouver
July 12-14 Vancouver Island Musicfest, Courtenay
July 12-13 BC Metal Festival, Armstrong
July 12-15 Bass Coast, Merritt
July 19-21 Pachena Bay Music Festival, Pachena Bay
July 26-28 Roots and Blues, Salmon Arm
July 26-28 Mission Folk Festival, Mission
July 26-29 Shambhala Music Festival, Salmo
Sunfest (@sunfestcountry/Instagram)
August
August 1-4 Sunfest Country Music Festival, Cowichan Lake
August 2-4 Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival, Kaslo
August 8-11 Nanaimo Blues Festival, Nanaimo
August 16-18 Robson Valley Music Festival, Dunster
Mid August Ambleside Music Festival, North Vancouver
