Application — Performers & Ideas

Victoria at Dusk is a winter celebration of light, art, and discovery illuminating downtown Victoria, BC, Canada, February 19–21, 2027, 5–9pm nightly.

We're seeking performers, musicians, puppeteers, storytellers, roving acts, workshops, and creative ideas that bring streets and public spaces to life.

Submission deadline: Midnight (11:59pm PT), September 1, 2026.

Questions? hello@thewilder.ca

Are you submitting as a:

Individual, Company or Collective Name

What location do you reside in?

We wish to showcase First Nations (particularly Lək̓ʷəŋən) stories, innovation, perspectives, and culture. We invite you to share with us if you identify as an Indigenous Canadian and your Nation.

We are committed to providing opportunities to creatives of all backgrounds and experiences including BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, any groups or individuals facing systemic marginalization, and any folk facing barriers to traditional exhibition. Please share your story briefly if you feel this may be relevant for us to know when considering your application.

Instagram or Facebook URL

Artist/Collective/Organisation Bio

What type of creative work/projects/activations do you do?

Number of performers/creatives involved

Your Performance/Creative Work

What would you like to do at Victoria at Dusk?

Has your work been previously shown or is this the debut?

Performance format — check all that apply

Number of sets or performances/activations per night

Which festival dates are you available?

Do you have a proposed location for your installation, or would you like us to match it with an appropriate site?

Is your work related to a specific Victoria/BC-related story?

Does your installation have any power requirements?

What equipment do you need for the performance, for setup, and for strike?

Describe your ideal location/setup. Please note if it is flexible.

Budget: Please share the cost for your activation/performance. This could be your hourly rate, your performance fee, or a budget including artist honorarium, travel, equipment and supplies, and the total cost of you joining Dusk.

Include all fees, artist offers will be based on the fee below. Please note that ALL artists must hold their own insurance of $5 million (for installations, $2 million for low risk/performance installations). Please note below if your budget is flexible or fixed.

Total Artist Fee Requested

Insurance: Please confirm that you understand this requirement and will secure your own general liability insurance (e.g. PAL, Waypoint, Duuo).

Please provide examples of your previous works/your portfolio or resume

Please upload at least one photo or video that will help us envision your work. It could be a photo/video of the work in action, concept sketches, photos of previous performances, etc.

Final details: anything else you want to share with us?

Privacy notice + consent: By submitting this form, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information for the purposes of evaluating your application and contacting you regarding the festival.

Promotion & documentation consent: I consent to Victoria at Dusk using images/videos of my work for promotional and archival purposes.