The Strath

Rakata
2025-01-18 21:30 (America/Vancouver)
About this event

🔥 Victoria’s PREMIER Latin night, RAKATA, is back and bigger than ever! Presented by Madness & Bounce, we’re taking over Wicket Hall on January 18th from 9:30 PM to 2:00 AM for an epic night of Latin vibes!
Tickets Here
🎧 Featuring:
Toronto’s heavy-hitting Latin DJ Itz Nico P is making his Victoria debut! He will be delivering reggaeton bangers all night, alongside a mix of salsa, merengue, dembow, and more!
Expect: 🎶 Incredible music all night 🍹 Delicious drinks 💃 Unforgettable vibes
📍 Wicket Hall (919 Douglas St) 🎟️ Don’t wait—secure your tickets now for the hottest Latin night in town!
Bring your energy.

UEFA Champions League
2025-01-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-22 12:00 - 14:00
We are showing matches of this league in the Games Room!
Dec 10 Atlalanta vs Real Madrid at 12pm
Dec 11 B. Dortmund vs Barcelona at 12pm
Jan 21 Liverpool vs Lille at 12pm
Jan 22 PSG vs Manchester City at 12pm

Female Pop Icons Dance Party
2025-01-24 22:00
🎤✨ The Ultimate Pop Icons Party: 90’s to Now 🎶💃
Get ready for the pop party of the year! A night dedicated to the most iconic female popstars from the 90’s to today—think Britney, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and more—spinning their greatest hits all night long. This is your chance to dance, sing, and celebrate with the pop queens who shaped music history, all in one unforgettable night.
Date: January 24, 2025
Time: 10pm-2am
Venue: Wicket Hall
🌟 Why You Can’t Miss This Party 🌟
This is not your average night out—this is a time machine taking you on a musical journey through decades of pop perfection! From Britney’s early hits to today’s chart-toppers by Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Taylor Swift, the night will be anthems on repeat.
🎶 Expect:

Non-stop DJ sets featuring all your favorite pop anthems
Incredible visual effects to bring you inside the music videos of your dreams
Popstar-inspired party vibes with themed decor

🥂 Ticket Perks:

Limited tickets available – don’t wait to get yours!
Each ticket includes a drink (choose from a cocktail, beer, or mocktail) to kick off your night in style.

💃 Dress Code:
Popstar glam is a MUST! Whether you’re rocking a Spice Girls look, channeling Lady Gaga’s wildest outfits, or dancing in your best Beyoncé ensemble, we want to see you embody your favorite diva. Bonus points if you go all out—you might just win a prize for the best popstar transformation of the night!
💥 Cover Charge Details 💥

Pre-sale tickets are limited, click here to purchase!
If you miss the ticket sales, don’t worry—there’s a $10 cover charge at the door for entry.
No cover charge if you show up dressed like your favorite pop star—yes, really! The more iconic, the better. We love a full-on popstar look, and we’re ready to reward you for it.

🎟️ Get your tickets today! Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Trust us, you won’t want to miss the biggest pop event of the year.

This is your night to shine like the pop star you were born to be. Dance, sing, and party to the hits that made you who you are—come for the music, stay for the pop magic! Brought to you by Beachfire Entertainment. ✨

AFC Championship Game
2025-01-26 15:30 - 18:00
🏈 Get Ready for the AFC Championship Game Tailgate! 🏈
This Sunday, January 26th, we’re throwing the ultimate tailgate to celebrate the American Football Conference Championship Game with a showdown between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the vibes, this is THE place to be.
🍔 Special NFL Food & Drink Menu
Fuel up with a mouth-watering selection of tailgate-inspired eats—from wings to buckets of beer, your taste buds cheering louder than the crowd.
🎯 $5 Square Board
Get in on the action with our $5 Square Board—it’s your chance to win big while you watch the game! Squares will be available before the game starting at 12pm or for pre-purchase on Saturday, January 25th from 2-4pm in the Games Room. Don’t miss out, this is your shot at some serious prizes!
💥 Scratch & Win Vouchers
With every purchase of a Molson, we’ll be handing out scratch and win vouchers that could score you some awesome prizes! Who doesn’t love free stuff while cheering for your team?
🏁 Kickoff at 3:30 PM
The game kicks off at 3:30pm, but the party starts well before then. Come early, get comfy, and settle in for an afternoon of high-energy action and epic moments.
🔥 Join us for the BEST tailgate experience in town—let’s make this AFC Championship one to remember!
#BillsMafia #ChiefsKingdom #TailgateParty #AFCChampionship #GameDayVibes #SquareBoardFun

UFC 312
2025-02-08 18:00 - 21:00
UFC 312: du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that is scheduled to take place on February 9, 2025, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Doors at 6pm
Cover $8

Super Bowl Party 2025
2025-02-09 12:00

4 Nations Face Off
2025-02-12 17:00, 2025-02-13 17:00, 2025-02-15 17:00, 2025-02-17 17:00
Feb 12-20: Canada, Finland, Sweden & USA Face Off!
Come and watch all the games in the Games Room!

Pardesi Presents: Desi Me Rolling - Valentine’s Edition
2025-02-13 22:00
💖 Pardesi Presents: Desi Me Rolling – Valentine’s Edition 💖
Join us for an unforgettable Valentine’s celebration at The Sticky Wicket on February 13th!
🎧 Featuring: DJ Apogee, spinning the best Bollywood bangers, romantic love songs, and soulful Sufi hits.
Get ready for a night that goes beyond the usual Bollywood party scene in the city. This is your chance to experience something truly special, with a blend of soulful love songs, Sufi classics, and the Bollywood beats you know and love.
Don’t miss out – bring your friends, your valentine, or come solo to vibe with us! Let’s make it a night to remember. 💃🕺
🗓️ Date: February 13th
📍 Venue: Wicket Hall by Sticky Wicket
❤️✨Grab your tickets now and let the love-filled beats take over: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dmr-valentines-edition-tickets

🚦Traffic Light Party!🚦
2025-02-14 22:00
🚦 Get Ready for a Traffic Light Party! 🚦
Calling all party people—it’s time to light up the night! 🚦✨ Join us for a Traffic Light Party where the dress code is all about your relationship status! Whether you’re vibing solo, navigating something complicated, or already taken, we’ve got a color for you:
🟢 Green = Single & Ready to Mingle
🟡 Yellow = It’s Complicated
🔴 Red = Taken, But Still Here for a Good Time!
We’re bringing the heat with early 2000s party anthems that’ll have you dancing all night long—think “Yeah!” by Usher, “Hot in Herre” by Nelly, and so many more throwback jams. 💃🕺 The vibe? Pure nostalgia, good times, and tons of chances to meet new people (or just vibe with your crew).
🎟️ Ticket Info:

Early Bird: $5 (Limited availability—hurry!)
Advanced Tickets: $10
General Admission: $15

Purchase your ticket here: https://victic.ca/tic/traffic-light-party/
✨ Doors open at 10pm—come early to claim your spot on the dance floor. This night is going to be packed with surprises, good energy, and lots of opportunities to let loose and have fun! 🤩
So, grab your friends, pick your color, and get ready to party like it’s 2005. This is the one event you won’t want to miss. See you there! 🔥
#TrafficLightParty #GreenMeansSingle #YellowMeansComplicated #RedMeansTaken #Early2000sVibes

Tiger Really & Passion Mango with All That Decays & Anteater Eater
2025-02-15 19:00 - 22:00
MODO-LIVE, Programme present…
Tiger Really & Passion Mango
with All That Decays & Anteater Eater
Get your tickets by clicking here: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/tiger-really-passion-mango-wicket-hall-tickets/14158863
Saturday February 15th, 2025
Wicket Hall
Victoria, BC

Club 90's Presents: Chappell Roan Night
2025-02-21 22:00
Chappell Roan Dance Night comes to Wicket Hall on February 21st. Don’t miss the unofficial dance party dedicated to playing all your favorite bops from the Midwest Princess!

Disclaimer: This is a DJ event. Chappell Roan will NOT be in attendance.

MODO-LIVE x CLUB 90’s PRESENTS

Chappell Roan Night

Fri Feb 21 2025
10:00 PM Doors

Wicket Hall
919 Douglas Street Victoria, BC V8W 2C2

$20.28
Ages 19+

Buy tickets here

JEFF MARTIN (of The Tea Party) Live
2025-02-26 18:00
Got Pop? Concerts presents:
JEFF MARTIN (of The Tea Party) with special guests.

Tickets Here
Jeff Martin, lead singer of the iconic Canadian rock band, The Tea Party, has been labelled everything from “child prodigy”, “virtuoso guitarist”, and a “singer with perfect pitch”.
He is an artist that transcends typical musical genres, and has become somewhat of a musical healer for fans across the globe.
Jeff has carved out a distinctive and successful career for himself as a solo artist, various other side projects, and as an acclaimed and highly sought-after producer.
A Jeff Martin performance is one that moves the audience to realms like no other, it’s an experience.

Shrek Rave
2025-02-28 22:00
Shrek Rave is coming to Victoria at Wicket Hall on Feb 28th!
IT’S DUMB JUST COME HAVE FUN. COOL IS DEAD. WHO CARES.
Tickets on-sale now here
Doors 10:00 PM
Wicket Hall

$20
Ages 19+

DUNE RATS with Special Guests
2025-03-01 19:00 - 23:30
MODO-LIVE & I am the Eggplant presents
DUNE RATS with Special Guests
Sat Mar 1 2025
7:00 PM Doors

Wicket Hall
919 Douglas Street Victoria, BC V8W 2C2

$33.83
Ages 19+
Buy tickets here

Blu & Exile with Spark Houston
2025-03-05 19:00 - 22:00
MODO-LIVE, Homstand & Urbain present…
Blu & Exile
with Spark Houston
Purchase your tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/blu-exile-with-spark-wicket-hall-tickets/14052383
Wednesday March 5, 2025
Wicket Hall
Victoria, BC

Mardi Gras Masquerade
2025-03-07 22:00
🎭 Mardi Gras Masquerade! 🎭
Get ready to throw on your wildest outfit and lose yourself in the most unforgettable Mardi Gras bash of the year! 🎉 The Mardi Gras Masquerade is bringing the BIG EASY to YOU, New Orleans-style—complete with beads, masks, music, and all the glittering madness you can handle! 🎭✨
Doors open at 10pm sharp, and trust us—you don’t want to be late! The fun kicks off with a bevvy included with your ticket (yes, INCLUDED🍹), and the party will keep you dancing all night long. Whether you’re rocking a feather mask, a colorful costume, or just your most fabulous self, this night is all about celebrating the magic of Mardi Gras in style! 💃🕺
Tickets are just $9.99, and here’s where it gets even better—one lucky ticket holder will win a VIP table for the night! 🎉 How do you get in on the action? It’s easy:

Buy your ticket (you’re already halfway there!)
Like our contest photo on Instagram
Follow us on Instagram (@Wicket.Weekends)
Repost the contest photo to your story and tag us!

That’s it! You could be sipping drinks from your own VIP spot, surrounded by the best of the best, all night long. 🥂✨
Purchase tickets here: https://victic.ca/tic/mardi-gras-masquerade/
This magical event is brought to you by Beach Fire Entertainment—and trust us, this is gonna be a party for the ages! 🎶 So, what are you waiting for? Get your ticket, get your mask, and get ready to party like you’ve never partied before. 💥
Let’s make this Mardi Gras one to remember. See you at 10pm—let the fun begin! 🎉

UFC 313
2025-03-08 18:00 - 21:30
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on March 8, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Valley, United States.
Doors at 6pm in the Games Room
$8 Cover

SkyBar: An Otherworld Fundraiser
2025-03-08 21:00
Welcome to Skybar’s Premiere Onboarding Soirée, a cloud nine experience designed for those who don’t just work—they elevate. This rooftop* gathering is where industry game changers come to toast to the future with gold-rimmed martinis and sky-high aspirations. The altitude is high, the drinks are top-shelf, and the guest list? Strictly first class. If you’re here, you’re already above the rest.
Expect handcrafted cocktails using AI-generated flavor profiles and rare botanicals sourced from undisclosed offshore locations. Drinks are engineered at the molecular level to optimize charisma, triple your IQ, and somehow create high-stakes networking opportunities that statistically guarantee a life changing pivot. At Skybar, onboarding isn’t just an introduction—it’s a launchpad. Welcome to the stratosphere.
Costumes encouraged. Inspired by a “rich business” aesthetic but all costumes are welcome! Keep an eye on the event page for inspiration.
*”Rooftop” is a state of mind. Please enter through the venue basement.
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Doors @ 9PM
Location: The Wicket Hall // 919 Douglas st. In downtown “Victoria”
TICKETS: AVAILABLE HERE
Early Bird – $25 (+fees) – SOLD OUT
General Admission – $30 (+fees)
19+, door tickets available!
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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT///
Barnes & Barnes – https://soundcloud.com/barnesandbarnes
Icedtang – high energy Latin house
Pushplay – disco, funky house, electro
Sassbot – https://soundcloud.com/sassbot
VISUALS///
Lights by Grant Harris & Gabby Odowichuk
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A limited number of free tickets are available in exchange for volunteering at the party. Email sassbot.music@gmail.com to sign up, and have your ticket reimbursed at the end of the night. MORE QUESTIONS? Post them to the chat or send us an email.
*****IMPORTANT INFO*****
(1) All proceeds support the Skybar theme camp at Otherworld
(2) This event is wheelchair accessible.
(3) Costumes encouraged!
(4) This event has a Culture of Consent. Report anyone making you feel uncomfortable to the skybar crew or security.
We invite you to join us in creating a culture of consent. Remember that consent applies to all interactions and is a whole body experience: mental, physical, and emotional. In any interaction at our event, we encourage you to communicate clearly and respect your own and other’s boundaries.
Love,
Your Skybar Party Crew
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DJ profiles

barnes & barnes (vancouver) – The inimitable Barnes & Barnes is a long-time SKYBAR contributor (at that other thing in the forest, and beyond). Barnes & Barnes is a Vancouver-based DJ and musician who thinks life is better at 40-50Hz at 95-100dB. Trained as a classical bassoonist, and dj’ed for ~15 years, he is a lifelong music lover. His blend of house, techno, dnb, grime and UKG have moved dancefloors at many burning man parties, Vancouver venues such as the PNE, Osito, The Score, Downbeat in Victoria and many afterhours events.
sassbot (victoria) – Known for keeping the dancefloor ignited, sassbot is an autonomous humanoid machine powered by bass, funk, and whisky.Bringing genre-fluid booty-shaking jams to your dance floor for a decade from Capital Ballroom and Hermann’s Upstairs, several Otherworld and BitF stages, and mountaintops and beachfronts around around the island — she consistently delivers feel-good tunes, a few horns, a few breaks, and seriously satisfying bass grooves. Her magnetic pull will have you dancing until the music stops.

— the short version —
WAT: Dance. This’ll be a fun, funky, bouncey, housey, dancey, bassy hell of a good time.
WHEN: Doors 9PM MARCH 8, close 2AM
WHERE: Wicket Hall, downstairs at 919 Douglas, downtown “Victoria”
WHY: Running a sound camp at otherworld is ‘spensive. And fun! And takes much toil. So let’s do fun things together now so we can do it again together later!
PHOTO CREDIT: (insta) colinsmithtakespics

Holi Afterparty 2025
2025-03-14 21:00 - 22:00
PRESENTING
Holi: A Whiteout After Party
DJs: To Be Announced Soon!
Friday, March 14
Doors Open at 9 PM
Wicket Hall
19+ with valid ID required.
VICTORIA 🌟 Dive into Holi festivities with a unique twist! This March 14th, come dressed in your finest white outfits for our exclusive Whiteout After Party at The Sticky Wicket. Experience a night of vibrant colors and pulsating beats as we celebrate the spirit of Holi in style.
Get ready to groove to a mix of the hottest tracks and classic hits, specially curated to keep the dance floor alive until the wee hours. Don’t miss out on this spectacular night dedicated to bringing together a lively community in a blaze of color and music.
Tickets Available Here!
Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Friday, March 14
📍 Venue: The Sticky Wicket
🕒 Time: 9 PM – 2 AM
🔞 Age Requirement: 19+ |
Dress Code: All White

Daft Punk Night
2025-03-15 22:00
Daft Punk Night
Tickets Here
Get ready to experience the electrifying world of Daft Punk like never before! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love funky beats and futuristic vibes, this one-night-only dance party will transport you straight into the heart of the iconic French duo’s legendary sound. From One More Time to Around the World, we’ll be spinning all your favorite Daft Punk tracks, along with other electro-funk hits to keep you dancing all night long. *Please note that Daft punk will not be in attendance and this is a DJ’d event*

Rakata
2025-03-21 21:30
🔥 TICKETS ON SALE NOW, CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE🔥
Victoria’s PREMIER Latin night, RAKATA, is back and bigger than ever! Madness presents another Latin night taking over Wicket Hall on March 21st from 9:30 PM to 2:00 AM for an epic night of Reggaetón (and a little bit of other Spanish genres)!
🎧 Featuring:
One of the best new up and coming Vancouver based DJ’s is making his Victoria debut! He will be delivering reggaeton bangers all night, alongside a mix of salsa, merengue, dembow, and more! Don’t miss MINT as he is coming to bring his sound to Victoria for the first time.
Expect:
🎶 Incredible music all night from @mintonthebeat
🍹 Delicious drinks
💃 Unforgettable vibes
📍 Wicket Hall (919 Douglas St)
🎟️ Don’t wait—secure your tickets now for the hottest Latin night in town!
Bring your energy.

The Smokestacks and James Vickers Band
2025-03-22 18:30 - 22:00
Join us for an exciting evening of blues with The Smokestacks and the James Vickers Band. Both these bands are bringing it to stages on Vancouver Island and beyond, proving that the blues strikes hearts of any age.
Lighting up Victoria stages is the six-piece blues band, The Smokestacks. Their sound combines classic blues standards with soul, originality and creativity. With a style ranging from smooth tunes to hard, gritty blues, they draw on inspiration from Howlin’ Wolf, Bonnie Raitt, Albert King and many other legendary blues giants.
With one album under their wings and about to record their second, the James Vickers Band released their first album in June 2024 and spent the summer playing at festivals, venues and private functions on Vancouver Island and the Mainland. Led by James Vickers, a 15-year-old Indigenous singer-songwriter-guitarist.
This exciting double bill features the next generation of blues artists on Vancouver Island. This outstanding talent shines a light on the future of blues performance.
SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. TICKET SALES WILL BE LIMITED TO THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SEATS. Purchase tickets here: https://victoria-blues-society.tickit.ca/events/27569-the-next-generation-of-blues-the-smokestacks-and-james-vickers-band-double-bill
Brought to you by the Victoria Blues Society

The Armageddon Sideshow
2025-03-28 21:00 - 23:30
Welcome to The Armageddon Sideshow!
Come one, come all to witness the most mind-blowing spectacle in town! Join us at Wicket Hall @ The Strathcona Hotel for a night of jaw-dropping performances and unbelievable feats. Prepare to be amazed by mesmerizing illusions, incredible dancers, and mind-blowing musical performances. This is not your average sideshow – it’s an experience like no other. Don’t miss out on the chance to see the extraordinary up close and personal. Grab your tickets now and join us for a night of prizes, dancing, magic, and more!!!!
More info @ https://www.facebook.com/share/12EnjgqSfcP/

ALAN CROSS - THE ONGOING HISTORY OF NEW MUSIC LIVE IN VICTORIA
2025-03-29 19:00 - 22:00
The Invisible Orange presents: ALAN CROSS – THE ONGOING HISTROY OF NEW MUSIC LIVE IN VICTORIA!
Alan Cross is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker.
In his 40+ years in the broadcasting and music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock and is also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music. He’s currently providing content consulting for 102.1 the Edge and Q107 in Toronto.
Outside of radio, Alan’s resume includes five books, hundreds of public speaking engagements, and a national music column for Global News. He’s also constantly engaged in voicework, researching, writing, and consulting for commercials, TV, movies, documentaries, and corporate video.
Another major project was The Science of Rock’n’Roll, a travelling museum exhibit that toured science centres across North America.
Alan is the host of the true crime podcast Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry. He also attends music conferences and lectures at schools and events all over the world.
Alan has been deeply involved exploring the present and future relationships between music, technology and social networking. More information on Alan can be found at his website, www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com .
***Ages 19 and over.***
Purchase tickets here: https://www.orangetickets.ca/detalles_evento.php?id_evento=1920

Mojo Risin - The Doors Experience in Victoria
2025-04-04 20:00 - 23:00
Mojo Risin live in Victoria for the first time! Go back in time to an era of passion, music and poetry to celebrate the legacy of The Doors. Live at the Wicket Hall in the Strathcona Hotel.
Join the experience as they pay tribute to the best-known classics from one of the most influential bands in rock history. Graham White, Jim Kraneveldt, David Anderosov, Art Van Olsen and Vince Warry as Jim Morrison, lead audiences in the psychedelic odyssey of songs that include Break on Through (To The Other Side), Riders on the Storm, Light My Fire, Peace Frog and many more. Tune in and Turn on but don’t miss out on The Doors Experience, Mojo Risin’!
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
Tickets are $30
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mojo-risin-the-doors-experience-in-victoria-tickets-1207907516899

IBIZA
2025-04-05 22:00
IBIZA: Escape to Ibiza for One Night
No passport required ✈️🌴
April 5th | 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wicket Hall | 919 Douglas Street
DRESS THE VIBE: Linen, statement shades, swimsuits, button-ups, and jewelry 🌞
FEEL THE RHTYM: House, Hip Hop, Latin & Afro beats curated by PREZZY.
Come escape, dance, and vibe at our very first Ibiza concept event. Ring in the end of the semester – and the end of bad weather on April 5th with us.
Tickets starting at $6
Purchase tickets here: https://www.flite.city/e/ibiza
