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

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 10pm nightly, except on the 24th and 25th (9pm) and the 31st (12am – on the 1st).

Thank you to our ENTERTAINMENT sponsor:

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

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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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