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Runway on the Waterfront designers and models at Ship Point, 2026

August 16, 2026 · Ship Point, Victoria

Soul of Vietnam Festival 2026

“Rising Era”: our second festival on Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

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DateSunday, August 16, 2026Hours11 AM to 8 PMPlaceShip Point, VictoriaThemeRising Era

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Moments from the day

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Runway on the Waterfront finale
Runway on the Waterfront finale
Lion dance by the main stage
Lion dance by the main stage
Cải lương folk opera on the main stage
Cải lương folk opera on the main stage
The vendor market at golden hour
The vendor market at golden hour
Bánh cam, sesame balls
Bánh cam, sesame balls
Giant bubbles in the family zone
Giant bubbles in the family zone
Live band on the main stage
Live band on the main stage
Cải lương, a scene from the opera
Cải lương, a scene from the opera
Grilled chicken and chả giò
Grilled chicken and chả giò
The crowd at the main stage
The crowd at the main stage
A basket of Vietnamese fruit
A basket of Vietnamese fruit
Rolling gỏi cuốn to order
Rolling gỏi cuốn to order
Sài Gòn beer on ice
Sài Gòn beer on ice
Between the vendor tents
Between the vendor tents

The 2026 lineup

Main stage agenda, August 16, 2026
Main stage agenda, August 16, 2026
Cải lương folk opera
Cải lương folk opera
Runway on the Waterfront designer
Runway on the Waterfront designer
Ging Wu West Lion Dancers
Ging Wu West Lion Dancers
Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club
Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club
Soul of Vietnam Band
Soul of Vietnam Band
Soul of Vietnam Dance Group
Soul of Vietnam Dance Group
Fashion show designer
Fashion show designer
Vendor: Phở Vương
Vendor: Phở Vương
Vendor: Lien’s Kitchen
Vendor: Lien’s Kitchen

Thank you

Our sponsors and partners

This event happened because of them.

Funded by

City of Victoria logoCapital Regional District logo

Platinum sponsor

Phở Vương logo

Gold sponsor

Victoria Modern Homes, Sophia Song logo

Platform sponsor

WIZAD Consulting logo

Media sponsors

Vand Culture & Lifestyle Magazine logoVictoria Buzz logoCHEK logo

Event partners

BL Creative Director, Marketing, Photographer logoThe Sustainable Fox logoLampPost Victoria logo

Thank you, volunteers

The 2026 festival team

The coordinators who led the second festival.

Will NguyenWill NguyenEvent Lead
Helen PhamHelen PhamStage and Performer Coordinator
Vy NguyenVy NguyenVolunteer Coordinator
Thao Hoang (Sharon)Thao Hoang (Sharon)Public Relations and Guest Coordinator
Anh Phuc Pham (Tom)Anh Phuc Pham (Tom)Vendor Coordinator
Hai Trieu NguyenHai Trieu NguyenKids Zone Coordinator
Tran LeTran LeMerchandise Coordinator
Nhung Huynh (Naomi)Nhung Huynh (Naomi)Vendor Assistant
Phuong Tran (Polly)Phuong Tran (Polly)Stage Assistant

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Thank you

Thank you to our sponsors, funders and partners

The free festivals in Victoria in 2025 and 2026 happened because these organizations believed in them. Thank you for standing with Vietnamese culture in British Columbia.

City of VictoriaCapital Regional DistrictPhở VươngVictoria Modern Homes, Sophia SongWIZADVand MagazineVictoria BuzzCHEKTiKi TaxHeron Media and CommunicationsTrường Thành Vietnamese RestaurantJanet’s Special TeasEric Lam Immigration ConsultingSt. John AmbulanceLampPost VictoriaBL CreativeThe Sustainable Fox
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