For the opening of our 30th anniversary season, we were lucky enough to have a gorgeous summer evening and a marvellous performance. Thanks to Poiesis Quartet, VSMF@30 is off to a fine start. They return on Sunday for our next…

Our closing concert on August 9, 2026 - featuring David Lakirovich, violin; Desmond Hoebig, cello; and Arthur Rowe, piano, is now SOLD OUT.

It's hard to believe, but VSMF opens in just one week's time. Lots of work has been going on behind the scenes and our first performers, the Poiesis Quartet, arrive in a matter of days.

Have you got your…

The James Ehnes and Andrew Armstrong concert on August 1 is now SOLD OUT. Sorry to disappoint those unable to attend, but as consolation you may wish to seek out James' and Andrew's brand-new recording of Brahms sonatas. The Guardian…

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The prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) is held every three years, and we are delighted to present Poiesis Quartet, the first-prize winners at BISQC 2025. For the second of their two concerts at the Festival, they will be…

VSMF is celebrating 30 years and, like anyone facing a major birthday, we've been thinking back - and digging through our accumulated mementoes of seasons past. We'll be sharing a few bits and pieces that we hope may interest you.

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The Victoria Summer Music Festival wishes to acknowledge the passing on July 16th, of the legendary and world-renowned bassist Gary Karr.

Gary and his partner Harmon Lewis moved to Victoria in 1995, and began their association with VSMF in 1997…

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