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.

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.

Entertainment on the Stage

7:00pm – 8:00pm: The Pandora Chorus

Other Fun Stuff

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

DEC 1

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DEC 2

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DEC 3

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DEC 5

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DEC 6

Entertainment on the Stage

5:00pm: Opening Ceremony of Lights of Wonder! Songhees Nation will offer a blessing at 5pm.

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: Canadian Tire FREE Mr. Booth Photobooth

DEC 7

Evening is presented by B.C. Lottery Corporation   

Starting at 5pm, warm up with a delicious hot chocolate (by donation) while quantities last,  with 100% of proceeds going to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. BCLC is more than just lottery, casinos, and sports-betting—it’s a social purpose company dedicated to supporting communities across B.C.

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: London Drugs FREE Mr. Booth 360° Camera

DEC 8

Enjoy the lights!

DEC 9

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DEC 10

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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: Canadian Tire FREE Mr. Booth Photobooth

DEC 14

PRIDE NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS!

The Victoria Pride Society and the Downtown Victoria Business Association are hosting Pride Under the Lights! Come dressed in your fabulous outfits! There will be prizes given to those who come dressed in the best costumes in the following categories: best lite outfit, best holiday outfit, best disco outfit, most original outfit, and best group outfit.

Entertainment on the Stage

6:30pm – 7:15pm: Anna Bigland-Pritchard

8:00pm – 9:15pm: Dust Cwaine 

Other Fun Stuff

5pm – 6pm: Silent Disco

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

5pm – 8pm: London Drugs 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

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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

The Poodle Pack

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: Canadian Tire 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: London Drugs FREE Mr. Booth 360° Camera

DEC 22

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Encore Trio

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 will be onsite roaming for photos!

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: Nova Body

7:15pm – 8:45pm: Soul Intention

Other Fun Stuff

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

DEC 25

Enjoy the lights!

DEC 26

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Hank Pine

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 – 5:30pm: Canned Heat Dance Company

5:00pm – 8:00pm: Canadian Tire 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 – 5:30pm: Passion & Performance Dance Company

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

DEC 29

Congregation Emanu-El Menorah Lighting 4:30pm – 515pm 

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!

Lights of Wonder offers two countdowns to 2025: 9:00pm and 12:00!

Entertainment on the Stage

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Joan Bessie

8:00pm – 9:30pm: Avram McCagherty Quartet

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

Other Fun Stuff

4:00pm – 12:00am: Ferris wheel! (FREE/by donation)

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

8:00pm: FREE GLOW STICKS!

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.

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