Route 19A Arts Festival

Get Drenched in Island Arts with 16 days of great local visual and performing arts at the Route 19A Arts Festival!

Fine Art Exhibition
September 13-14, 2025 9am - 4pm

Lighthouse Community Centre
The festival opens with a juried fine art exhibition featuring 22 exceptional Vancouver Island visual artists. Their work will span a variety of mediums, providing audiences an opportunity to engage with the artists and purchase unique, original pieces.

Live Performances
September 15-26, 2025
Small community halls and venues along Hwy 19a, from Dashwood to Union Bay. Experience the intimacy of live performances in cozy, scenic venues that capture the essence of Lighthouse Country. Featuring a rotating program of music, spoken word, and theatre, these performances cater to small audiences of 20-60, creating a personal and memorable experience along with dances and a burlesque show.

Artists' Studio Tour
September 27-28, 2025
Private art studios from Dashwood to Union Bay
The festival closes with an inspiring Open Studio Tour, inviting the public into 30 private art studios. This weekend provides a rare opportunity to see artists in their creative spaces, gain insights into their processes, and purchase unique works directly from the creators.