Arts & Culture Events
There are a variety of events held in Oak Bay to showcase artists and cultures. Oak Bay would like to invite you to join us at the events below.
Information for specific events can also be found on the Events Page.
Arts, Culture and Events
Bowker Creek Brush-Up
Since 2005, this fun, inspiring annual art show hosts 40 or more artists displaying, demonstrating, and selling their art outdoors. Plan to spend the day strolling along beautiful Bowker Creek between Oak Bay High School and Hampshire Road, listening to music, enjoying refreshments, participating in the Community Art project, and watching demonstrations by featured international artists. Of course, there is plenty of opportunity to purchase art for yourself and others. For more information, visit the Oak Bay Community Artists Society.
Sunday, August 11, 2024 11:00am-4:30pm
Oak Bay Artists' Studio Tour
Typically held in the Fall and Spring, the Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to view and purchase visual art by Oak Bay artists. Many of Oak Bay's established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to display original watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings, photography, woodcuts, as well as fibre, glass, and pottery creations. The free tour is produced by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture. The tour is self-guided and self-paced, with maps provided by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture.
Spring 2024 Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour
The Spring 2024 Oak Bay Artists' Studio Tour has now finished. See below for Artist information and the map.
Spring Artists Studio Tour Guide Studio Tour Map
Summer Concerts in the Park
With a stunning backdrop of Willows Beach, these free outdoor concerts gather the community to celebrate music and the arts. Each concert highlights local musicians with emerging artists as opening acts.
For more information please visit the the Events page.
- Saturday, June 29, 2024 – 2:00-4:00pm - Dancing, Singing, and some Uke's Misbehavin'
- Thursday, July 4, 2024 – 6:00-8:00pm - Daniel Cook and the Radiators
- Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 6:00-8:00pm - Clanna Morna
- Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 6:00-8:00pm - Elise Boulanger
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 6:00-7:30pm - The Soul Shakers
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Window Poems in Oak Bay
Window Poems in Oak Bay
Stroll through the District of Oak Bay reflecting on the creations of local poets displayed in windows during Culture Days.
Dates: September 20 – October 13, 2024
Location: Various locations through-out Oak Bay. Check back in September for a list of display locations.
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