Arts & culture
Culture and the creative arts help us make sense of the world and ourselves. As we become increasingly aware of cultural diversity on a regional, national and global scale, we turn to the arts for common ground.
UVic’s commitment to arts and culture programming make this a natural place for students who want to explore and celebrate cultural differences and interactions.
Events
News
UVic’s research chair in Indigenous mental health
With a Sept. 22 naming ceremony, the inaugural position of Chief Mungo Martin Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health is held by Emily Haigh, with funding by a $1.5M gift from Bruce McKean.
Indigenous naming ceremony
UVic is grateful to the family of Chief Mungo Martin for the honour of the title of the research chair in Indigenous mental health. The naming ceremony was held Sept. 22 at Mungo Martin House.
Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices
The University of Victoria and the Farquhar at UVic have launched Voices in Circle: Amplifying Indigenous Cultural Voices, a presenting and engagement series featuring established and emerging Indigenous...
2022 Victoria Forum
This August, UVic and the Senate of Canada are co-hosting an international forum seeking solutions and strategies for an increasingly polarized world. Bridging Divides: Turf, Truth and Trust is a...
Venues
UVic is home to many venues, both on and off campus. You don’t have to be a student to attend! Enjoy a symphony, watch a play or take a yoga class.
- Farquhar Auditorium
- Finnerty Gardens
- Phoenix Theatre
- School of Music events
- Cinecenta Movie Theatre
- Felicita’s Campus Pub
- Multifaith Centre
Galleries
UVic has more art on view in public spaces than any other university in Canada. Tour our 2,000 works of art on campus, visit our art gallery in downtown Victoria, or explore the broader art collections all managed by Legacy Art Galleries.
- Legacy Art Gallery (Downtown)
- Legacy Maltwood in the Mearns Centre for Learning in McPherson Library
- Indigenous art at UVic
- The Audain Gallery
Programming
You’ll find a range of excellent arts and culture programming at UVic. Find an expert to speak at your event or tune in to our student-run radio station.