2025 Music Festivals in British Columbia

Foundation Open Radius
May 17–18 | Vancouver
Electronic music festival featuring underground house and techno.

Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival
June 13–15 | Lake Cowichan
Celebrating bluegrass, old-time, and acoustic roots music.
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival
June 18–22 | Victoria
North America’s longest-running ska and reggae festival.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
June 20–29 | Vancouver
A city-wide celebration of jazz, blues, and world music.

FVDED in the Park
July 4–5 | Surrey
EDM and hip-hop festival featuring major international acts.
Phillips Backyard Music Series (TILT!)
July 4–6 | Victoria
Urban summer concert series with indie, hip-hop, and pop.
Smithers Midsummer Music Festival
July 4–6 | Smithers
Community-driven celebration of regional and touring artists.
Rock The Lake
July 11–13 | Kelowna
Classic rock festival with both legacy and contemporary acts.
Bass Coast Festival
July 11–14 | Merritt
Cutting-edge electronic music and immersive art installations.
Atlin Arts & Music Festival
July 11–13 | Atlin
Folk, blues, and roots music in one of BC’s most remote towns.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
July 18–20 | Jericho Beach, Vancouver
International folk, roots, and indie artists in a beachfront setting.

Shambhala Music Festival
July 25–28 | Salmo River Ranch, near Nelson, BC
One of Canada’s premier independent electronic music festivals, known for its immersive stages, no alcohol sales, and community-first ethos. A legendary gathering for EDM lovers, bass heads, and artistic expression.
Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival
July 25–27 | Salmon Arm
Diverse genres including blues, folk, world, and reggae.

Electric Love Music Festival
August 8–10 | Pritchard
Celebrating 10 years of electronic music and community.
Edge of the World Music Festival
August 8–10 | Haida Gwaii
A small, community-powered event on the remote archipelago.
Five Acre Shaker
August 9–10 | Port Alberni
Two-day eclectic music fest with camping and community vibes.
Cumberland Wild
August 16–17 | Cumberland
A celebration of live bands and DJs in the Comox Valley.
Filberg Festival
August 1–3 | Comox
Artisan market and live music in a heritage park setting.
Robson Valley Music Festival
August 29–31 | Dunster
Family-friendly gathering with a variety of global artists.
Wicked Woods Music Festival
August 29–September 1 | Fairmont Hot Springs
A unique blend of bass music and nature-based experience.

Desert Daze Festival
September 5–6 | Spences Bridge
Indie and folk music in BC’s interior desert landscape.

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