POP-UP CONCERTS
Informal mini concerts in unexpected spaces across Victoria.
The PODIUM 2026 Pop-up Concerts are short and informal performances presented in various public locations throughout downtown Victoria and beyond. We strive to make choral music accessible to the Victoria community and visitors alike by offering these concerts free of charge. It's also an opportunity for participating choirs/singing groups to make themselves heard by the general public in a relaxed atmosphere.
Each performance will be scheduled for 20 minutes, and will take place in various indoor and outdoor spaces. Because performances will take place in venues where concerts are not usually held, no instruments will be available on site.
Choirs and singing groups of all ages and styles are invited to express their interest in taking part in this event. All types of repertoire are welcome.
Pop-up Concerts will take place at several locations throughout downtown Victoria and at the University of Victoria between May 15 & 17, 2026.
Downtown (Victoria)
STEPS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – 501 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8V 2H2
11:30 - 12:00 PM
The Village Chamber Choir (Victoria, BC)
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Oak Bay High School (Victoria, BC)
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Coastal Sound Youth Choir (Coquitlam, BC)
INNER HARBOUR LOWER CAUSEWAY – 1019 Wharf St #100, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y9
1:00 - 1:30 PM
The Village Choir (Victoria, BC)
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Coastal Sound Youth Choir (Coquitlam, BC)
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Silver Thread (Toronto, ON)
Friday, May 15, 2026
INNER HARBOUR LOWER CAUSEWAY – 1019 Wharf St #100, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y9
12:00 - 12:50 PM
Gracenote and Kor (Vancouver, BC)
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Kalyna Choir (Victoria, BC)
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Delta Chamber Choir (Delta, BC)
Saturday, May 16, 2026
University of Victoria
University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building – 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
12:30 - 12:50 PM
Pacific Edge Chorus (Victoria, BC)
12:50 - 1:10 PM
Silver Thread (Toronto, ON)
Saturday, May 16, 2026
University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building – 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
12:30 - 1:10 PM
UVic Vocal Jazz (Victoria, BC)