Each month Used.ca proudly supports local community events here in Greater Victoria and on Vancouver Island. Happy New Year! Check out these incredible local events to start the new year right this January.
1.) 2026 Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria – January 23 – February 8
2.) Islands Agriculture Show – January 30-31
3.) Our Place Coldest Night of the Year 2026 – February 28
4.) OUTstages presented by Intrepid Theatre – January 29 – February 7
5.) Pacific Centre Family Service Association Coldest Night of the Year – February 28
6.) Canadian College of Performing Arts presents The Lightning Thief – January 30 – February 7
2026 Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria – January 23 – February 8
Destination Greater Victoria and the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA), Victoria Branch are once again teaming up for the beloved Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria.
The 2026 Dine Around and Stay in Town program features more than 60 of Victoria’s top restaurants offering set three-course menus at deliciously low prices, delighting locals and visitors alike. Dig into this 17-day culinary festival, as the city’s leading chefs curate some of the best farmed and foraged ingredients the region has to offer.
Greater Victoria’s hotels and accommodations take part in the program by offering special “Stay in Town” rates, ranging from budget-friendly to luxury. Nothing pairs better with a delicious night out than a retreat into your comfortable hotel room.
Head to www.tourismvictoria.com/eat-drink/dine-around to browse menus and hotel discounts.
Islands Agriculture Show – January 30-31
The 2026 Islands Agriculture Show will be held at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds in North Cowichan on January 30th and 31st, 2026.
We are thrilled to have you join us for an exciting celebration of agriculture, innovation, and community spirit! Over the years, this event has grown into a cornerstone of our Islands’ culture, bringing together farmers, producers, innovators, and visitors from all walks of life to showcase the best of what our land and waters have to offer. Join us for networking, educational workshops and seminars, collaboration in the agricultural community, and more!
Young Farmers Day – Friday January 30 – 9am to 2pm Trade Show and Conference Sessions – Friday January 30 / 8:30am to 4pm Trade Show and Conference Sessions -Saturday January 31 / 8:30am to 3pm
Our Place Coldest Night of the Year 2026 – February 28
Join us for the Coldest Night of the Year 2026 on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in support of Our Place Society.
Together, we’ll walk and fundraise to help provide meals, shelter, and hope for those facing hurt, hunger, and homelessness in our community. Register individually or be a team captain and build your own team with your family, friends, business, school, or church to walk with our caring community through downtown.
Register now: cnoy.org/location/victoriapandora
Let’s join, step by step, and show our neighbours that they are seen, valued, and supported.
See you on the route!
OUTstages Festival presented by Intrepid Theatre – January 29 – February 7
Intrepid Theatre’s OUTstages Festival returns to heat up your winter in January and February 2026, with shows from leading queer artists from across the country, alongside local performance-makers, plus a host of free events for artists and audiences. Tickets start at just $10, and there is so much to see – music, theatre, drag and cabaret! Get OUT to the theatre.
Pacific Centre Family Services Association Coldest Night of the Year – February 28, 2026
Walk with Purpose. Walk for Change.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, join Pacific Centre Family Services Association (PCFSA) for the Coldest Night of the Year – a nationwide movement of compassion for those who are hungry, hurting, and homeless. For the 7th year, we’ll gather at the Victoria Westshore location in Langford to walk together, raise awareness, and fund life-changing programs. Every step helps PCFSA deliver low-barrier, trauma-informed care through Counselling and Community Health Centre services, bridging gaps in healthcare, mental health, and housing supports. Sign up or donate today at //cnoy.org/location/victoriawestshore. When we walk together, hope grows – and lives change.
Canadian College of Performing Arts presents The Lightning Thief – January 30 – February 7
The Canadian Heritage Arts Society and the Canadian College of Performing Arts present ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’ at the CCPA Performance Hall in Oak Bay from January 30-February 7.
On a time crunch to prove he’s innocent, teenage troublemaker Percy Jackson faces more monsters than he thought were possible. Join him and his new friends on a quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a brewing war between the gods… all while only just finding out about his own inherited power.
Don’t miss this feel-good familiar favourite full of demigods, mythical creatures, and non-stop adventure!
Tickets can be found at ccpacanada.com.
‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’
January 30-February 7 2026
CCPA Performance Hall | 1701 Elgin road
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan THE LIGHTNING THIEF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
