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DESIGN VICTORIA 2026:

6,000

ATTENDEES

55

individual events

100+

BUSINESS INVOLVED

Design Victoria brings together the city’s design and creative community.

Design Victoria is a four day festival that promotes the city’s creative sector, shining a light on the ideas and products that are designed and made here. We are also home to the Island Design Excellence Awards (launched in 2025), the Forum talk series and other community events.

About

GET INVOLVED

We are looking for collaborators who are aligned with the vision of Design Victoria to:

  • Establish Victoria as a destination for high-quality design

  • Create opportunities for collaboration and business across the creative sector

  • Increase the public’s knowledge of the power and value of good design

CONTACT

Become a Sponsor

Our sponsors are critical to Design Victoria’s ongoing success. We value collaboration with like-minded companies and individuals who want to position themselves at the forefront of design in Victoria and across Vancouver Island. Get in touch to request the sponsorship deck.

CREATE an  Event

Event partners showcase their company and bring the festival to life by creating an event at their own location. Events include open studios, walking tours, exhibitions, talks, workshops, product showcases, and more. Get in touch with the team to discuss an idea or register an event.

Volunteer

Volunteering connects you to people who share a passion for design, culture and creativity. We are in a position to work with volunteers and will help you find an opportunity that fits your skills and interests.

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2025 program highlights

Explore dozens of inspiring, mostly free events offered by an incredible range of businesses representing the city's creative and design sector. Use the agenda to discover events you like and plan your unique festival experience. You can filter by day, sector, category or event type.

AGENDA
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TALKS

5/1/26 3:00 pm

Dance Victoria: Re-imagining a Visual Identity

Dance Victoria x Becoming
LOCATION
738 Fort St Second Floor
cost
Free
5/3/26 12:00 pm

AFBC Sketching Tour

Architecture Foundation of BC
LOCATION
560 Johnson St. #39
cost
$10.00

OPEN STUDIOS

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WORKSHOPS

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