May Events

"Race to the end of the Earth" Feature Presentation

Dates: May 16
Location: IMAX Victoria
Official Website: HERE

Join Dr Ross MacPhee, curator of Race to the End of the Earth, American Museum of Natural History, as he recounts a gripping tale of Antarctic adventure and tragedy. Just 100 years ago, two teams - one British, the other Norwegian - set out to claim the South Pole, Earth's last geographical prize, but only one team returned.

150th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival

Dates: May 11-19
Location: Topaz Park
Official Website: HERE

The Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival has grown to a nine day celebration of Scottish music, culture and arts.  The main event for the Victoria Highland Games Association is the annual Highland Games & Celtic Festival is currently held over a full two days during the Victoria Day long weekend at Topaz Park.

Island Farms Victoria Day Parade
Date: May 20
Location: Downtown
Official Website: HERE

More information to come

Swiftsure International Yacht Race
Dates: May 25-27
Location: Ship Point, Inner Harbour
Official Website: HERE

More information to come

Sting

Date: May 31
Location: Save on Foods Memorial Centre
Official Website: HERE

Following the critical and popular success of Sting's 2011-2012 world tour throughout North America, Europe, the UK, South Africa, and Asia, Live Nation is pleased to announce that the Back to Bass tour will continue this year, with Sting performing many of his greatest hits, stripped down, with a 5-piece band.