Lights of Wonder

Experience the Magic!

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

December 1 – 31, 2023

Downtown Victoria is transforming the 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.

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Plan your visit

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

**NOTE: From December 1 until December 21, only Friday and Saturday nights will feature entertainment and other fun stuff (unless otherwise noted on the calendar below) Sundays through Thursdays, until December 21st, will only offer the lights.

Hours of Operation

Sunday – Thursday: 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday and Saturday: 4 pm – 10 pm

Thank you to our ENTERTAINMENT sponsor:

DEC 1: FIRST NIGHT

Entertainment on the Stage

5:45PM – 6:30PM: The Monkeys in a Box

7:15PM – 8:45PM: JaimesonRhy

Other Fun Stuff

4PM: FREE MONEY! The first 1,000 people who visit the Info Booth at Lights of Wonder will get a $10 Bay Centre voucher!

4PM – 8PM: Ugly Sweater Night! Wear your ugliest holiday sweater and WIN prizes!

4:00PM – 5:30PM: Jason Verners Magic Show

5:00PM – 7:00PM: FREE Horse Drawn Trolly Rides

5:00PM – 8PM: Mr. Booth Vogue Photobooth – FREE Photos!

Onsite Treats

Martha’s Delectables

DEC 2: NERDY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00PM – 7:00PM: Heather Ferguson and Calluna

7:30PM – 9:00PM: The Islanders Hot Club

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM – 7:00PM: FREE Horse Drawn Trolly Rides

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Nerdy Night Under the Lights – Wear your best cosplay and win prizes!

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Freedom Mobile 360-Degree Camera – FREE Photos!

Onsite Treats

Martha’s Delectables

DEC 3

Enjoy the Lights!

DEC 4

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DEC 5

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DEC 6

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DEC 7

Enjoy the Lights!

DEC 8: PET PAW-TY AT LIGHTS OF WONDER!

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00PM – 7:00PM: Clanna Morna

7:30PM – 9:00PM: Cluny Macpherson and Instant Classic

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM-7:00PM: Roaming Festive Carolers

5:00PM – 7:00PM: FREE Horse Drawn Trolly Rides

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Pet Paw-ty at Lights of Wonder! Bring your furry family members, dressed in their holiday best, for free dog treats and photos! Prizes for best dressed doggos (bonus prizes if the owners are dressed up too!)

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Freedom Mobile 360-Degree Camera – FREE Photos!

Onsite Treats

Martha’s Delectables

DEC 9

Entertainment on the Stage

6:15PM – 7:15PM: Greater Victoria Concert Band Christmas Ensemble

7:45PM – 8:45PM: Jeff Milkshake

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM – 7:00PM: FREE Horse Drawn Trolly Rides

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Mr. Booth Vogue Photobooth – FREE Photos!

5:30PM – 6:00PM: Ging Wu West Lion Dancers

Onsite Treats

Martha’s Delectables

DEC 10

Enjoy the Lights!

DEC 11

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DEC 12

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DEC 13

Enjoy the Lights!

DEC 14

Menorah Lighting Event 5:00-6:00

Onsite Treats

Martha’s Delectables

DEC 15

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00PM – 7:30PM: Soul 62

8:00PM – 9:00PM: Dana Sipos

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM-7:00PM: Roaming Festive Carolers

5:00PM – 7:00PM: FREE Horse Drawn Trolly Rides

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Freedom Mobile 360-Degree Camera – FREE Photos!

Onsite Treats

Martha’s Delectables

DEC 16

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00PM – 7:00PM: UVic Vocal Jazz Combo

7:30PM – 9:00PM: Capital City Syncopators

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM – 7:00PM: FREE Horse Drawn Trolly Rides

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Mr. Booth Vogue Photobooth – FREE Photos!

5:30PM – 6:00PM: Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club Lion Dancers

Onsite Treats

Martha’s Delectables

DEC 17

Enjoy the Lights!

DEC 18

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DEC 19

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DEC 20

Enjoy the Lights!

DEC 21: LIGHTS OF WONDER LAUNCH NIGHT

Entertainment on the Stage

4:45PM: Songees Nation Welcome and Blessing

5:00PM – 6:00PM: Linden Singers

6:30PM – 8:30PM: Chris Millington Quartet

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Mr. Booth Vogue Photobooth – FREE Photos!

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

DEC 22

Entertainment on the Stage

7:15PM – 8:45PM: The Newborns

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM – 6:00PM: Silent Disco

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Mr. Booth Vogue Photobooth – FREE Photos!

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

DEC 23

Entertainment on the Stage

5:30PM – 6:30PM: Peter McMaster

7:15PM – 8:45PM: Follow the Sound

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM – 7:00PM: Father & Mother Christmas will be onsite for photos! A great opportunity to dress in your festive garb for fun family photos.

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Freedom Mobile 360-Degree Camera – FREE Photos!

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

DEC 24

Entertainment on the Stage

5:30PM – 7:00PM: The Festive Brass

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

DEC 25

Merry Christmas!

DEC 26

Entertainment on the Stage

5:30PM – 6:00PM: Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Studio

6:30PM – 8:00PM: The Victoria Rock Choir

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

DEC 27

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00PM – 7:00PM: Slim Sandy and the Atomic Cocktails

7:30PM – 8:30PM: An & Ben

Other Fun Stuff

4:00PM: Irish Dancers

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

DEC 28

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00PM – 6:45PM: The Ukulelians – Friends of Music Society

7:15PM – 8:00PM: The Moodswing Orchestra – Friends of Music Society

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

DEC 29

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00PM – 7:00PM: Jaimey Hamilton

7:30PM – 9:00PM: Surprise Left

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Freedom Mobile 360-Degree Camera – FREE Photos!

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

DEC 30

Entertainment on the Stage

8:00PM – 9:30PM: West Coast Soul Collective

Other Fun Stuff

6:00PM – 7:30PM: Silent Disco

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Freedom Mobile 360-Degree Camera – FREE Photos!

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

DEC 31: NEW YEAR’S SPARKLE AND GLOW PARTY

Entertainment on the Stage
5:00PM – 7:00PM: Soul Source

7:45PM – 9:15PM: Josh Warren’s Groove Circus

10:30PM – 12:00AM: Vinyl Wave

Other Fun Stuff

5:00PM – 8:00PM: Mr. Booth Vogue Photobooth – FREE Photos!

8:00PM – 12:00AM: New Year’s Sparkle and Glow Party! 1,000 glow sticks will be handed out and prizes for the sparkliest and most fun costumes will be awarded!

9:00PM: New Year’s Countdown (12AM EST – a New Year’s countdown for families or those who just want to go to bed at a reasonable hour)

12:00AM: New Year’s Countdown!

Onsite Treats

OSO Cookies and Donuts

Interested in Volunteering?

We’re looking for 100+ volunteers aged 16 and up who want to meet new people, give back to the downtown Victoria community, and support our Lights of Wonder Giving Booth for local charities. Application deadline is November 25, 2023.

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