Experience the Magic!

Get into the holiday spirit with family and friends. Mark your calendars for Greater Victoria’s largest, FREE outdoor light display.

November 30 to December 31, 2024

Centennial Square

Downtown Victoria is transforming Centennial Square into a holiday wonderland. This outdoor event features themed light exhibits, four interactive light tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. With free admission and for all ages, Lights of Wonder offers live entertainment, warm nibbles, and magical light displays.

Plan your visit

Everyone is welcome to come down to Centennial Square and enjoy our magical holiday wonderland and take a selfie under the canopy of lights

Hours of Operation

The lights turn on at 4pm every day.

The lights turn off at 9pm Sunday – Thursday, 10pm Fridays & Saturdays, and at 12:20am on New Year’s Eve.

NOV 30

OPENING NIGHT! 

Come downtown to enjoy the 42nd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade and then come see the lights! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking pictures by donation following the parade in Centennial Square.

Mr. Booth Photobooth will also be onsite for free photos.

DEC 1

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DEC 2

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DEC 3

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DEC 4

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DEC 5

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DEC 6

Entertainment on the Stage

5:30pm – 6:30pm: Call Us Men ft. Mina Mercury

7:30pm – 8:30pm: Vancouver Island Chamber Choir

Other Fun Stuff

5:00pm – 7:00pm: FREE horse-drawn trolley rides

5:00pm – 8:00pm: FREE Mr. Booth Photobooth

DEC 7

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Himalayan Bear 

7:30pm – 9:00pm: Frog Eyes 

Other Fun Stuff

4:30pm: Lion Dancers

5:00pm – 7:00pm: FREE horse-drawn trolley rides

5:00pm – 8:00pm: FREE Mr. Booth 360° Camera

DEC 8

Enjoy the lights!

DEC 9

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DEC 10

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DEC 11

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DEC 12

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DEC 13

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:30pm: Soul 62

8:00pm – 9:00pm: Take 5

Other Fun Stuff

5:00 – 5:30pm: Saanich Folk Dancers

5:00pm – 7:00pm: FREE horse-drawn trolley rides

5:00pm – 8:00pm: FREE Mr. Booth Photobooth

DEC 14

Entertainment on the Stage

8:00pm – 9:15pm: Dust Cwaine 

Other Fun Stuff

5pm – 6pm: Silent Disco
5pm – 7pm: FREE horse-drawn trolley rides
5pm – 8pm: FREE Mr. Booth 360° Camera

DEC 15

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DEC 16

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DEC 17

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DEC 18

Enjoy the lights!

DEC 19

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Linden Singers of Victoria

7:30pm – 8:30pm: Vic High R&B Band

DEC 20

FIRST NIGHT OF THE FERRIS WHEEL!

Entertainment on the Stage

Henrietta Dubét & Friends

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 10:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

5:00pm – 5:30pm: STAGES Dance

5:00pm – 7:00pm : FREE Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides

5:00pm – 8:00pm: FREE Mr. Booth Photobooth

DEC 21

Entertainment on the Stage

5:15pm – 5:55pm: Moodswing Chorus – FOM Music Society

6:00pm – 6:40pm: Jazz Improv – FOM Music Society

6:45pm – 7:30pm: Recovery Rock Band – FOM Music Society

8:15pm – 9:15pm: Blase Blase

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 10:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

4:30pm: Lion Dancers

5:00pm – 7:00pm: FREE Horse-drawn Trolley Rides

5:00pm – 8:00pm: FREE Mr. Booth 360° Camera

DEC 22

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Nova Body

7:30pm – 9:00pm: Angela Verbrugge Quartet

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 9:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

5:00pm – 7:00pm: Father & Mother Christmas

DEC 23

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Carmine

7:30pm – 9:00pm: Trophy Dad

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 9:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

DEC 24

Entertainment on the Stage

5:30pm – 6:30pm: The Newborns

7:15pm – 8:45pm: Anise Russow Quintet

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 9:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

DEC 25

Enjoy the lights!

DEC 26

Entertainment on the Stage

7:30pm – 9:00pm: Henry Baker Quartet

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 9:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

DEC 27

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Alcoves

8:00pm – 9:00pm: Janky Bungag

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 9:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

5:00pm – 8:00pm: FREE Mr. Booth Photobooth

DEC 28

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Ellen Trottier

7:30pm – 9:00pm: Slim Sandy’s Atomic Cocktails

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 10:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

5:00pm – 8:00pm: FREE Mr. Booth 360° Camera

DEC 29

Entertainment on the Stage

5:30pm – 6:30pm: An&Ben

7:00pm – 8:30pm: The Jive Big Band

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 9:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

DEC 30

Entertainment on the Stage

6:30pm – 7:30pm: The Village Choir

8:00pm – 9:30pm: Linggo

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 9:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

5:00pm – 6:00pm: Silent Disco

DEC 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE!

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Joan Bessie

8:00pm – 9:30pm: Prohibition Jazz Era

10:30pm – 12:00am: Covers In A Dangerous Time

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 9:00pm: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors and media partners. It is only with these organizations’ support that Lights of Wonder 2024 is possible.

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Questions?

info@downtownvictoria.ca

250-386-2238

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