Victoria Harbour Festival

The Causeway Day Market and the Ship Point Night Market give both locals and visitors the opportunity to share their craft in the heart of Victoria.  The GVHA is in constant search of inspired Artists, Musicians, Jugglers and Food Vendors to develop an already renowned pedestrian market into an even greater arts and entertainment experience.

Artists: Original, self-made artwork is permitted for show and/or sale.  Artists are encouraged to create their art while on the Causeway to display the creative process and skilled workmanship behind it. 

Musicians: We welcome Monteverdi to Metallica so long as it’s kept unplugged. Individuals and ensembles are invited to apply to perform at the Causeway.  Busking venues are scattered all along the Inner Harbour available for two-hour sets.

Jugglers: Family-friendly performances have become a staple of the lower Causeway’s daily events.  Forty-five minute show slots are available at the centrally located world class Jugglers’ Pitch, which has built-in seating on the lower Causeway and great views from the Government Street wall.

Food Vendors: When visitors to the Inner Harbour want to fully enjoy the entire Causeway experience, they need a quick and easy way to eat.  There are four designated venues for food vendors in the Inner Harbour. 

Ship Point Night Market

Between the second to last weekend of June and the second to last weekend of September, the Night Market at Ship Point offers a unique collection of art and music.  From 7:00pm to 11:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights, the GVHA prides itself in presenting a more diverse cross-section of the national – occasionally international – arts community.  We invite both local and visiting artists, musicians and performers to join the troupes on the busiest nights in the Inner Harbour.  Night Market licenses are issued on a weekend to weekend basis and no preference to seniority or locale is taken.

Set-up begins at 6:00pm; however sales and performances may not begin before 7:00pm.  All displays, tents, tables, and other necessary equipment must be supplied by the participant.  It is strongly recommended that all participants bring their own lighting (100w) and 25 foot extension cord in order to stay visible during the later hours.