If you’re around on the Labour Day weekend – come out to the fair and join VFS members who will be playing again at the Saanich Fair on Monday, September 7th, 2026, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. We’ll be playing a selection of tunes that we play at the monthly Jams. Send an email…
Following are some photos of VFS Members jamming at gigs! VFS members playing at Metchosin’s Canada Day Celebration – FESTIVUS! We had a great time playing at Festivus – there was a parade with horses, and hot dogs with all the trimmings, and an art table and balloon animals for the kids. The next gig…
Scroll down to see all the great musical events coming! Next VFS MONTHLY FIDDLE JAM – Friday, September 4th See you in Sep-tem-ber … Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm; Doors open at 6:45 pm Intermission snacks are welcome!Cost: Members no charge; Drop In $5 Where: NEW LOCATION – Stay TUNED for details! Check post in calendar for set list…
Join us on Friday, June 5 – our last Jam till September!We’re lucky to have the incredible Cohan Lyne leading us again. Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm; Doors open at 6:45 pm Cost: Members no charge; Drop In $5 Where: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. Intermission snacks are…
Saturday, May 30, 2026 WORKSHOPS: 12 – 3 pm (details below) JAM & FIDDLE FLASH MOB: 3:30 pm CONCERT: 7:30 pm WHERE: First Church of Christ Scientist 1205 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC PRICE: $30/adults and $15/students TIX: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1988114537099?aff=oddtdtcreator Daniel Lapp and his new Woodbox Records Label created to Proclaim, Preserve and Promote British Columbia’s rich heritage…
Come and join other VFS members, who will be playing again at the Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival at Topaz Park. We’ll gather on Saturday, May 16th, inside the Finlayson St. gates under the trees between the playing field and the Festival tents. Send an email to vfsinfo@gmail.com if you’re interested; we’ll let you know more…
Monday nights, April 6 – May 25 (8 classes) Level: Intermediate, experienced beginners welcome Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Location: St. Barnabas Church, 1525 Begbie St Registration: please email miriamsonstenes@gmail.com Tuition: $240 Please pay via e-transfer to miriamsonstenes@gmail.com before the first class, or bring cheque or cash to the first class Details: Dear fiddlers! We are continuing our Monday night class….
The VFS is so pleased to host a French Balfolk Tunes for Fiddle/Other Instruments & Rhythm/Chording Workshop with the amazing band Vinta, on Sunday afternoon, April 12th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, at the Cordova Bay 55+ Assoc., 5238 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria (next door to the elementary school). The workshop is open to everyone…
We have an outstanding lineup of concerts plus a dance coming your way — and if you love intimate, high-quality live music, this series is for you. Saturday, March 28 – Van DjangoVirtuosic gypsy jazz inspired by Django Reinhardt. High energy, world-class musicianship, and a thrilling live experience. Friday, April 10 – Clover Point DriftersAn…
When: Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 7:30 pm Doors open at 7 pm. Location: Ten Mile Point Entry by donation (30 suggested) RSVP to aschau@shaw.ca Enjoy this Celtic music trio up close! Each is a master in their own field. Together – magic! The ensemble performs tunes from across the globe – traditional and contemporary…
Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 / 7:30 pm Door 6:45 pm First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1205 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8V 3R3 More Information and Tickets: https://beaconridgeproductions.com/2025/12/daniel-lapp-quinn-bachand/ Two of Canada’s most outstanding and exciting roots music artists! This is a concert you won’t want to miss! Daniel Lapp is a world-renowned singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, teacher, archivist, band…
Interested in an Intermediate level one-day Workshop with Ivonne Hernandez? To be held on Sunday Feb 8th, from 10 am – 4 pm, with a break for lunch Cost: $75. The classes will be aimed towards an intermediate level or higher fiddler (or other melody instrument). We will be learning tunes, tricks and techniques for…