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The Week Ahead: Dec 30th - Jan 5th

The Week Ahead: Dec 30th - Jan 5th

💡Events to bring you into the New Year!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
December 29, 2024

Hey LampPosters!

It’s the last week of 2024 and we can’t thank you enough for the support! Check our NYE event special, and keep your eyes peeled for some polar dips along Dallas Road and Willow’s Beach on Wednesday Morning.

Let’s make 2025 great!

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NYE Events

🏰 Cookeilidh - Celtic Christmas

Tuesday, December 31 | 1pm | Craigdarroch Castle | $23

Included with your ticket to Craigdarroch Castle, enjoy carols & modern day holiday tunes mingled together by Cookeilidh, plus a festive feast of Celtic food in the opulent atmosphere of the castle. Perfect way to end off the year!

🪷 Bollywood New Year Party

Tuesday, December 31 | 10pm-2am | 638 Fisgard St. | $44

Celebrate the New Year Bollywood style at Ambrosia Banquet & Events in Victoria, BC. Dress up, dance to Bollywood beats, savor Indian cuisine, and enjoy a lively atmosphere with friends. Don't miss this unforgettable night of glitz and glamour - get your tickets now!

🏒 Victoria Royals vs. Vancouver Giants

Tuesday, December 31 | 2pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $21+

No better way to get ready for a fresh 2025 then watching our Victoria Royals take on our mainland rivals!

🎤 NYE - A Night of Comedy & Music

Tuesday, December 31 | 6:30pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $50

Not your average Hecklers Comedy Night! Enjoy (and laugh your ass off to) comedy performances by Charlie Demers, Juno-nominated stand-up comedian, and Dan Duvall, then get ready to dance your ass off at 9pm to classic pop & rock covers from the 80's til' today.

😅 Garden City Improv: New Year's Eve!

Tuesday, December 31 | 7:30pm | Theatre SKAM | $25

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Garden City Improv featuring Kevin Matviw and Victoria's top improv comedians. Enjoy a hilarious, fully improvised show personalized to audience suggestions, filled with laughter and music.

🌟 Glitter & GO : An Earlybird NYE Cabaret

Tuesday, December 31 | 7-10pm | Ollie Quinn | $39

A new years eave party that is over by 10 pm. Enjoy live music and entertainment, then get home and be in your jammies by midnight! 19+.

🕹️ New Years Eve – SILVER BALL!

Tuesday, December 31 | 5pm-1am | Pinhalla Pinball | $30-$40

Celebrate New Year with unlimited pinball, tasty drinks, and food. Groove to DJs Anger and Slight while enjoying drink specials. Grab $30 advance tickets before they're gone!

✴️👜 Turnabout Luxury Resale VHS account

Tuesday, December 31 | | Turnabout Consignment Shop | $10+

Donate your designer clothing to Turnabout Luxury Resale for Victoria Hospice. Mention the resale is for the hospice, and if sold, 60% of the price will be donated. Preferred items are contemporary labels like Aritzia, Lululemon, and more. "

NYE Shows & Parties

Finding events - easier than ever.

With the launch of our new website, finding events has never been easier.

Filter by genre, event categories, price, dates and more.

Performing Arts

🎁 The Gift of the Nutcracker

Monday, December 30 | 2pm | Royal Theatre | $35+

A festive holiday event as Ballet Victoria showcases world class ballet accompanied by the one and only Victoria Symphony! A great way to spend the winter break!

🩰 A New Year's Day Celebration

Wednesday, January 1 | 2:30pm | Royal Theatre | $29

Ballet from Ballet Victoria, soprano from Tracy Dahl, and toe-tapping favourites from the Victoria Symphony.

✴️👩 Girls Night Comedy

Friday, January 3 | 8pm | The Mint | $15-$20

An awesome Girls Night event featuring top Canadian female comedians at The Mint! Enjoy stand-up comedy, drinks, laughs, and prizes from Foxy Box. With Alex Forman as your host, get ready for a hilarious evening starting at 7 PM!

Sports & Athletic Events

✴️🌊 Polar Bear Paddle

Wednesday, January 1 | 12-1:15pm | WIllow's Beach | $10

Paddle with South Island SUP and Mer Tales Ocean Journeys in a Polar Bear Paddle fundraiser for the Mustard Seed Food Bank. Bring warm clothes, and don't worry, swimming is optional! Register online and have a splash for a good cause.

🏒 Victoria Royals vs. Everett

Friday, January 3 | 7pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $21+

First game of 2025 for the Victoria Royals! Head down & cheer on our local hockey team.

♟️ 2025 Victoria Chess Championship

Friday, January 3 | 5pm | Saanich Commonwealth Place | $90

Running from Jan. 3rd-5th! Channel your inner Magnus and try to take home the honours of being Victoria's chess champion! Running Friday (5pm) and Saturday & Sunday (10am & 3pm)

Arts & Creative Events

🪸 Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop

Saturday, January 4 | 2-3:15pm | Maritime Museum | $29

Get crafty and discover the story of sea glass in a hands-on workshop. Create your own unique jewelry using beautiful local sea glass.

Learning & Fun n’ Games

🌀 All Levels Staff Spinning

Thursday, January 2 | 5-6pm | Island Circus Space | $25

Get ready to spin in a staff workshop for all levels! Beginners master circles, figure eights, and stalls. Intermediates tackle palm spinning and throws. Advanced learners dive into steves, elbow rolls, and behind-the-back catches. Bring your own staff or reserve one! Plus, free registration for the Open Training!

Events we’re stoked about!

❇️ Sum 41 | January 10 | Punk / Rock | 6:50pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $41-$75 | Tickets & Info

Check out our full list of New Years shows here!

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