Awesome place to bring relatives (of all ages) for food, good beer, and live music. The pub’s dance floor can be seen (and heard) from the indoor patio, through glass windows. This…

Address: 506 Pandora Ave. Phone: 250 361 3310
Website: www.swanshotel.com/brew-pub/brew-pub-home

Mainly a live theatre venue but also can be rented for concerts. Really lovely and intimate space for sit-down concerts.

Address: 1291 Gladstone Ave. Phone: 250-385-6815
Website: www.belfry.bc.ca

A neighbourhood pub attracts a crowd almost every night. Apparently they have an open mic night with some great local talent.

Address: 1302 Gladstone St. Phone: 250 412 2001
Website: www.fernwoodinn.com

Live music every weekend. Poetry and comedy events, too.

Address: 103 - 1633 Hillside Ave. Phone: 250 370 2077
Website: www.mokahouseonhillside.com

THE place for live jazz and blues in Victoria, great vibe, good wine list, and live music (jazz, of course) at least twice a week.

Address: 753 View St. Phone: 250 388 9166
Website: www.hermannsjazz.com

A socially conscious space for local musicians, theatre, poetry and political and philosophical discourse.

Address: 529 Pandora St. Phone: 250 475 0477
Website: www.solsticecafe.ca

Shiny new but filled with Irish vibes and authentic live music from Wednesday to Sunday.

Address: 1200 Government St. Phone: 250 383 7775
Website: www.irishtimespub.ca

Formerly known as Harpo

Address: 15 Bastion Square Phone: 250 385 5483
Website: www.upstairscabaret.ca

Friday Night Music – a family friendly, zero alcohol community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.

Address: 143 Menzies St. Phone: none
Website: www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com

Every Sunday jam and open mic followed by a weekly featured performer.

Address: 1110 Hillside Ave.  Phone: none
Website: www.victoriafolkmusic.ca