In a world where nothing feels free anymore… enjoy this free holiday tradition under the sparkling lights!

Downtown Victoria’s most photo-worthy holiday event returns to Centennial Square November 29 – December 31!

✨ Free. Family friendly. Pet friendly. ✨

The magic kicks off November 29 after the Santa Claus Parade, and continues nightly through New Year’s Eve.

  • 🎶 Catch live entertainment on stage Friday and Saturday nights.
  • 📸 Snap unforgettable holiday photos with family, friends, and even your pup.
  • 🎡 Don’t miss the return of the Ferris wheel, opening December 19.
  • 🛍️ Come downtown for the lights, stay downtown to support the incredible small businesses that make Lights of Wonder possible.
And don’t forget — parking in the City of Victoria’s parkades is free every Sunday.

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

NEW! FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE!

SSA Marine is sponsoring a FREE downtown shuttle to help visitors travel easily between key holiday destinations.

The shuttle route starts at Lights of Wonder – on Douglas Street, heads to the Hotel Grand Pacific (pickup is behind the hotel on Quebec Street), then stops at Bastion Square at Government Street before returning to Lights of Wonder.

The shuttle runs Fridays and Saturdays from 4PM–8PM.
Starting December 19, it will also run on Sundays.

To hop on, simply wait near the shuttle sign at any stop.

SHUTTLE MAP

Hours of Operation

This year, the lights will be on 24/7 from November 29 through December 31st.

Explore the calendar below to find out what else is happening at Lights of Wonder this season!

Saturday, Nov. 29

Opening Night Sponsor: 

Enjoy the Santa Claus Parade and then head on over to Centennial Square to enjoy the lights! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be onsite for photos following the parade. 

Entertainment

4:30PM – 4:45PM: Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club Lion Dancers

5:00PM – 5:45PM: Stray Cougar

6:00PM – 6:45PM: Ianspotting 

7:00PM – 9:00PM: The Sidney Brass

Food & Drinks

Holy Cow Mini Donuts • Aerobic Geisha Coffee • Poutine 66 

Other Fun Stuff

4:00PM – 9:00PM: Hair tinseling by Salon Academy Victoria 

7:30PM – 9:00PM (approx.): Santa & Mrs. Claus will be onsite for photos (no photographer) 

Sunday, Nov. 30 – Thursday, Dec. 4

4:00PM – 9:00PM: Information Hut is open and food trucks are onsite

Friday, Dec. 5

BCLC Connection Fridays at Lights of Wonder
Indie Wonderland

5:30PM – 6:15PM: Local Charm 

6:30PM – 7:15PM: Low Alamode 

7:30PM – 8:15PM: CHARMED

8:30PM – 9:30PM: Dead Summer

Food & Drinks

LampPost Beer Bus

Holy Cow Mini Donuts • Aerobic Geisha Coffee • 420 Poutine House

Other Fun Stuff

FREE Photo Booth 

Outdoor Games (Jenga/Corn Hole)

Saturday, Dec. 6

Family Day

On the Stage

4:30PM – 5:15PM: Canadian Heritage Arts Society 

5:30PM – 6:30PM: The Sydney Brass

6:45PM – 7:45PM: Vic High R&B

Food & Drinks: 

Donair Dogs • Poutine 66 • Holy Cow Mini Donuts • Lexi’s Ice Cream and Treats

Other Fun Stuff 

4:00PM – 6:00PM: ASIA in Victoria FREE holiday crafts and snacks

5:00PM – 7:00PM: Island Circus Space

Sunday, Dec. 7 – Thursday, Dec. 11

4:00PM – 9:00PM: Information Hut is open and food trucks are onsite

Friday, Dec. 12

BCLC Connection Fridays at Lights of Wonder
Punk Rock Holiday

5:30PM – 6:15PM: Corduroy Aspect

6:30PM – 7:15PM: Ghost Darling

7:30PM – 8:15PM: Razorvoice

8:30PM – 9:30PM: King Bob

Food & Drinks

LampPost Beer Bus

Poutine 66 • Aerobic Geisha Coffee • Lexi’s Ice Cream and Treats

Other Fun Stuff

FREE Photo Booth

Outdoor Games (Jenga/Corn Hole)

Saturday, Dec. 13

Family Day

On the Stage

4:00PM – 5:00PM: Vancouver Island Chamber Choir

6:00PM – 7:30PM: Silent DJ

8:00 – 8:45PM: Friends of Music’s, Moodswing Orchestra 

Food & Drinks: 

Donair Dogs • Holy Cow Mini Donuts • 420 Poutine House

Other Fun Stuff

4:00PM – 6:00PM: Sparkle Magic with Buddy the Elf and Little Local – kid-friendly obstacle course

Sunday, Dec. 14 – Thursday, December 18

4:00PM – 9:00PM: Information Hut is open and food trucks are onsite

Friday, Dec. 19 🎡

The Ferris wheel begins! 

BCLC Connection Fridays at Lights of Wonder
Jokes and Jams

5:00PM – 6:45PM: Power Tools

7:00PM – 8:00PM: Comedy with Ryan Wallace and Elyott Ryan, hosted by Mackenzie Edwards

8:00PM – 10:00PM: SUGAR

Food & Drinks

LampPost Beer Bus

420 Poutine House • Aerobic Geisha Coffee • Donair Dogs

Other Fun Stuff

FREE Photo Booth

Outdoor Games (Jenga/Corn Hole)

Saturday, Dec. 20 🎡

Family Day

On the Stage

4:15PM – 5:15PM: An&Ben

5:30PM – 6:15PM: Anise Russow Quartet 

6:30PM – 8:30PM: The Next Generation Quartet

9:00PM – 9:45PM: Friends of Music’s, Minds at Work

Food & Drinks: 

Donair Dogs • 420 Poutine House • Poutine 66

Other Fun Stuff

4:00PM – 10:00PM: Thrifty Foods Tent – free snacks & photo booth

4:30PM – 7:00PM: Island Princess Parties

4:00PM – 10:00PM: Ferris wheel open

Sunday, Dec. 21 🎡

Cozy Night 

On the Stage

4:00PM – 5:00PM: Sara Rose Hebert

5:15PM – 6:15PM: Congregation Emanu-El Hanukkah Celebration – The Phoenix

6:30PM – 7:30PM: Peter McMaster

7:45PM – 8:45PM: Morien Jones

Food & Drinks

Donair Dogs • Lexi’s Ice Cream and Treats

Other Fun Stuff

4:00PM – 9:00PM: Ferris wheel open

5:00PM – 7:00PM: Island Circus Space

Monday, Dec. 22 – Thursday, Dec. 25 🎡

4:00PM – 9:00PM: Ferris wheel is running, Information Hut is open and food trucks are onsite
THE FERRIS WHEEL IS NOT RUNNING ON DECEMBER 25

Friday, Dec. 26 🎡

BCLC Connection Fridays at Lights of Wonder
Food & Drinks

420 Poutine House • Aerobic Geisha Coffee • Poutine 66

Other Fun Stuff

FREE Photo Booth

Outdoor Games (Jenga/Corn Hole)

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Ferris wheel open

Saturday, Dec. 27 🎡

Entertainment on the Stage

4:30PM – 5:30PM: Mariachi Sin Frontera

5:45PM – 6:30PM: Friends of Music’s, Jazz Combo 

7:00PM – 8:00PM: Neon High

Food & Drinks

Donair Dogs • Lexi’s Ice Cream and Treats

Other Fun Stuff

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Ferris wheel open

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Victoria Association of Mask and Puppetry

Sunday, Dec. 28 🎡

On the Stage

4:00PM – 4:45PM: Friends of Music’s, Ukulelians 

6:00PM – 7:30PM: Silent DJ

8:00PM – 9:00PM: Recovery Rock Band 

8:00PM – 9:00PM: Friends of Music’s, Recovery Rock Band

Food & Drinks

Donair Dogs • Lexi’s Ice Cream and Treats

Other Fun Stuff 

4:00PM – 9:00PM: Ferris wheel open

Monday, Dec. 29 & Tuesday, Dec. 30 🎡

4:00PM – 9:00PM: Ferris wheel is running, Information Hut is open and food trucks are onsite

Wednesday, Dec. 31 🎡

CELEBRATE NEW YEARS EVE UNDER THE LIGHTS!
On the Stage

5:00PM – 5:45M: The West Coast Soul Collective

6:00PM – 6:45PM: Encore

7:00PM – 7:45PM: Tri-Funkta

8:00PM – 8:45PM: Josh Warren’s Groove Circus

9:00PM – 9:45PM: Myc Sharrat & The Alibis

10:00PM – 10:45PM: Malnacidos Collective

11:00PM – Midnight: Carmine

Food & Drinks

Poutine 66 • Lexi’s Ice Cream and Treats • Aerobic Geisha Coffee 

Other Fun Stuff

4:30PM – 4:45PM: Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club Lion Dancers

4:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Ferris wheel open

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Our 2025 Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors and media partners of Lights of Wonder 2025.

SHINING SPONSOR

FERRIS WHEEL SPONSOR

LIGHT TUNNEL SPONSOR

FEATURED EVENING SPONSORS

BCLC Connection Fridays at Lights of Wonder! Bring your friends and enjoy live entertainment, games, and a free photo booth, all made possible by this fantastic sponsor.
Opening Night Sponsor
December 20th Sponsor

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

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