Rifflandia Festival, one of Western Canada’s longest-running music and arts festivals, is back and bigger than ever!
Established in 2008, this annual extravaganza has expanded to six days of jam-packed programming spread over two full weekends in September — Electric Avenue from September 7-9 and The Park from September 15-17.
This year’s lineup is stacked with top-notch talent, featuring a mix of international sensations and emerging artists. Prepare to be blown away by performances from legendary icons like Iggy Pop, Diplo, and Salt-N-Pepa. Get ready to groove to the beats of Chris Lake, Run The Jewels, Herbie Hancock, and many more.
Electric Avenue, located in the Arts and Innovation District, is a licensed venue restricted to those aged 19 and above, while The Park at Royal Athletic Park welcomes music lovers of all ages. Tickets go on sale on May 18th.
Rifflandia Festival
2023 Lineup: Iggy Pop • Diplo • Chris Lake • Run The Jewels • Herbie Hancock • Paris Hilton • Salt-N-Pepa • Stephen Marley • Marc Rebffiet • Mavis Staples Chet Faker • KALEO • Paul Oakenfold • Chromed Dr. Fresch • Two Feet • Suicidal Tendencies • Matt Maeson • lovelytheband • David Kushner Mallrat • U.S. Girls • Destructo • Blu DeTiger Sports Team • Kaleena Zanders • Young Bombs • Preston Pablo Banx & Ranx • Maddy O’Neal • Tia Wood • LUN • jackLNDN • DijahSB Cazztek • Smalltown DTs • DIRTY RADIO • Fort Knox Five Boogey The Beat • Max Ulis • Dane • The Poor Choices • Burchill Westwood (In The Dome) • Big Night (In The Dome) • The Choirs YYJ Music BC Base 2 Stage • Comedy and More To Be Announced!
When: Electric Avenue: September 7-9, 2023
The Park: September 15-17, 2023
Where: Electric Avenue is located at Pembroke St and Store St, at the north end of the Downtown core in the Arts and Innovation District.
The Park is located at Royal Athletic Park (1014 Caledonia Ave), in the North Park neighbourhood, Victoria, BC.
How Much: Tickets on saleThursday May 18, 10am!