Upstairs

FRIDAYS
2024-10-04 22:00 - 2024-10-05 02:00, 2024-10-11 22:00 - 2024-10-12 02:00, 2024-10-18 22:00 - 2024-10-19 02:00, 2024-10-25 22:00 - 2024-10-26 02:00, 2024-11-01 22:00 - 2024-11-02 02:00, 2024-11-08 22:00 - 2024-11-09 02:00, 2024-11-15 22:00 - 2024-11-16 02:00, 2024-11-22 22:00 - 2024-11-23 02:00 (America/Vancouver) and 3 more dates | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
FRIDAYS
FEATURING KIMBZ

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: Upstairs Entertainment is excited to be openings its doors every Friday at 10PM. We have an incredible rotation of artists lined up for you, so please stay tuned to our social media for updates!
Uppy Hour: From 10PM to 11PM we will be offering $5.75 highballs, $5.75 Sol, and $5.75 Smirnoff Ice!
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

RICH AUCOIN
2024-10-05 19:00 - 22:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
RICH AUCOIN

Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Doors: 7PM
Show Wraps Up: 10PM

19+

Outline: Aucoin has been long-listed for the Polaris Music Prize twice. His music video for “Brian Wilson is A.L.I.V.E.” won the Prism Prize. Aucoin has built a reputation as one of the best live shows in Canada according to CBC Radio3. His albums sync to old movies like Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon with The Wizard of Oz. He has performed at dozens of festivals including Osheaga, Great Escape, Les Eurockéennes, Berlin Music Fest, Art Basel Miami, Luminato Art Fest, Iceland Airwaves, SXSW, and Pop Montreal. He has won 5 Nova Scotia Music Awards and 3 ECMAs and has been nominated 11 times. He won Best New Artist at the Canadian Indies. “How It Breaks” went #1 on the CBC Top 20 Countdown. His music videos and streams have garnered over 2 million views. He cycled across Canada and the US for music tours for charities.
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

SATURDAYS
2024-10-05 22:00 - 2024-10-06 02:00, 2024-10-12 22:00 - 2024-10-13 02:00, 2024-10-19 22:00 - 2024-10-20 02:00, 2024-10-26 22:00 - 2024-10-27 02:00, 2024-11-09 22:00 - 2024-11-10 02:00, 2024-11-16 22:00 - 2024-11-17 02:00, 2024-11-23 22:00 - 2024-11-24 02:00, 2024-11-30 22:00 - 2024-12-01 02:00 and 1 more date
SATURDAYS
FEATURING JUICE

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: Upstairs Entertainment is excited to be openings its doors every Saturday at 10PM. We have an incredible rotation of artists lined up for you, so please stay tuned to our social media for updates!
Uppy Hour: From 10PM to 11PM we will be offering $5.75 highballs, $5.75 Sol, and $5.75 Smirnoff Ice!
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

THE FREE LABEL
2024-10-19 19:00 - 22:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
THE FREE LABEL

Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024

Doors: 7PM
Show Wraps Up: 10PM

19+

Outline: The Free Label comprises six multi-instrumentalists and vocalists from Toronto, Canada. Their music is a unique fusion of 70s disco, 90s R&B, and high-energy funk, resulting in a captivating, dance-focused show.
Their 2019 single “All Night” propelled them to new heights, enabling them to tour internationally. Since then, they have independently toured Europe, North America, and Australia, garnering fans along the way.
Noteworthy Canadian festival appearances include Mariposa Folk Festival, Canadian Music Week, Wapiti, and the Calgary Stampede, where they opened for internationally acclaimed artists T-Pain, Aqua, and Lupe Fiasco. They have sold out shows nationwide, from Montreal to Vancouver.
The Free Label’s 2023 European tour included performances in the Netherlands, England, and Luxembourg, where they opened for legendary soul group Incognito and R&B/Jazz virtuoso Mono Neon.
In the studio, the band has collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists such as saxophonist Braxton Cook, featured on their 2022 release “Shine,” and Grammy-nominated producer Aaron Paris (Drake, Kanye West, Kali Uchis), who composed and recorded strings for their latest single, “Real Love.”
The Free Label’s natural chemistry and captivating live performances have made them instant favorites with audiences worldwide. Their blend of technical prowess and crowd engagement leaves a lasting impression on concertgoers everywhere. This band will get you moving.
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

HALLOWEEN THURSDAY
2024-10-31 22:00 - 2024-11-01 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
HALLOWEEN THURSDAY
FEATURING SEB C & DJ JANSOM

Date: Thursday, October 31st, 2024

Doors: 10PM

19+

Outline: We’ll be kicking off our Halloweekend with a bang on Thursday, October 31st. DJ Jansom and Seb C will be performing back-to-back to bring you incredible music all night!
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

HALLOWEEN FRIDAY
2024-11-01 22:00 - 2024-11-02 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
HALLOWEEN FRIDAY
FEATURING KARSTEN SOLLORS & KIMBZ

Date: Friday, November 1st, 2024

Doors: 10PM

19+

Outline: Our Halloweekend continues on Friday, November 1st, with what promises to be an incredible evening. Karsten Sollors & KIMBZ will be performing back-to-back to bring you amazing beats all night long!
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

HALLOWEEN SATURDAY
2024-11-02 22:00 - 2024-11-03 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
HALLOWEEN SATURDAY
FEATURING JUICE & ESHE

Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

Doors: 10PM

19+

Outline: Our Halloweekend will be finishing strong on Saturday, November 2nd. Juice & Eshe will be on deck to bring you incredible tunes all night!
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

BIANCA OBLIVION
2024-11-08 21:00 - 2024-11-09 02:00
DUBVERSIFIED CULTURE & CMCT PRESENT
BIANCA OBLIVION
FEATURING J2, MIRAGE & MARAH

Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024

Doors: 9PM

19+

Outline:
We gather in Metulia (“Victoria, B.C.”) on unceded and never-surrendered Lək̓ʷəŋən homelands. This acknowledgement is a reminder to act with love, respect, gratitude and accountability towards the land, water and people.
Artist Bio:
Bianca Oblivion lives and breathes Los Angeles. Born and raised in the City of Angels, the globe-trotting, genre-hopping, hard-hustling artist-who was recently named by Mixmag as one of 2023’s breakthrough DJs of the year and is also part of Beatport Next’s class of of 2024-is unbound by dance music orthodoxy, opting instead for an “anything goes as long as it bangs” approach that reflects the unique cultural palette of her hometown. Growing up Mexican in LA, Bianca heard G-funk blasting out of cars and cumbia coming out of the stereo at backyard BBQs, and during her teen years, she started spending her nights soaking up electro, house and all sorts of heavy bass music, most often in the city’s vibrant underground club and warehouse rave scene.
She’s still raving today, and as a DJ, she’s intent on connecting the dots between seemingly disparate sounds, as likely to drop dancehall, reggaeton, hip-hop, R&B or even a cheeky pop edit as she is to unleash a torrent of gut-rumbling grime, dubstep, hardcore or some other bass-heavy sound. Bianca is the rare selector who can tear the roof off just about anywhere, and in the past few years, she’s showcased her skills not only at world-renowned festivals like Bass Coast, Glastonbury, Fusion and Boomtown, but also at iconic clubs like London’s fabric and Barcelona’s Razzmatazz. Still, it’s Warp Mode-the LA party she throws alongside fellow bass fiends Star Eyes and AK Sports-where she’s most comfortable, and not just behind the decks. Aside from providing a consistent platform for femme/non-binary, queer and POC artists, Warp Mode has become a beacon for low-end freakers from Southern California and beyond, which is why its unique brand of neon-streaked mayhem was broadcast to the world via an unforgettable Boiler Room takeover in 2023.
Sound:
Upstairs boasts an in-house PK sound system, delivering crisp, immersive audio that transforms every beat into a powerful, visceral experience.
Artist Lineup:
9:00pm – 10:15pm: J2
10:15PM – 11:30PM: Mirage
11:30PM – 12:30 AM: Marah
12:30PM – 2AM: Bianca Oblivion
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

THE WASHBOARD UNION | GRAB THE WHEEL & GO TOUR
2024-11-09 19:00 - 22:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
THE WASHBOARD UNION
GRAB THE WHEEL & GO TOUR
FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST TONY STEVENS

Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024

Doors: 7PM
Show Wraps Up: 10PM

19+

Outline: Celebrating the release of their brand new Album “Westerly”, JUNO and 9x Canadian Country Music Association award-winning band The Washboard Union announce their 2024 “Grab the Wheel and Go tour” which will make 22+ stops across the country with shows in Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. With platinum and gold records and a string of hit songs like “Shot of Glory, Country Thunder, Dock Rock, and I Run On Country”, The Washboard Union are one of Canada’s preeminent country bands with a dynamic, one-of-a-kind live show. There are those special nights you’ll talk about for years to come…. Like the night you saw THE WASHBOARD UNION live.
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

RUMPUS WITH RETURN TO THE JADED
2024-11-29 22:00 - 2024-11-30 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
RUMPUS
WITH RETURN TO THE JADED
FEATURING KIMBZ & MILF MAID

Date: Friday, November 29th, 2024

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: Get ready for a night of banging House, Techno, DNB and live drums with RUMPUS, Return of the Jaded, Kimbz & Milf Maid.
RUMPUS: RUMPUS is an award winning DJ & Producer whose uniquely energetic performances are accented with live drumming that contribute to his raucous performances—a tendency toward commotion that earned him the moniker RUMPUS (meaning “a noisy disturbance”). Fusing tech with groovy bass house, progressive and techno, his distinctive style pulls elements from a diversity of genres, and there’s a wildly free, slightly global feel to his tracks. His music has been played by John Summit, Dom Dolla, Tiesto, Solomun, Marten Horger, Nora en Pure and more. He’s released songs on Insomniac, Club Sweat, Space Yacht, Hood Politics, and Westwood Recordings, and played some of the world’s best music festivals, including Shambhala, Burning Man, Bass Coast, Lightning in a Bottle & Envision. With his hit single “Feel the Beat” racking up over 5 million Spotify streams since its release, RUMPUS’ music has spread across the globe.
Return of the Jaded: The Canadian producer, DJ, and badman known as Return of the Jaded (Zoltan Kontes)offers house music synonymous with superior sound quality, history, nostalgia, and cheeky rave culture. He is fueled by the desire to offer fresh alternatives to electronic music trends and has made a lasting impression upon superstars, tastemakers, and underground aficionados alike. His originals have charted Number 1 on Beatport over 10 times, with signature appearances on labels such as Purified, Techne, Repopulate Mars, Spinnin* Deep, Sink or Swim, and many more.
In 2023, Zoltan made a bold move by introducing his very own record label, Jaded Recordings. With an impressive catalog of productions that had already earned unwavering support from esteemed DJs, the launch of his imprint was a testament to his artistic vision and growing influence within the music industry. The return, of this enigmatic artist is a constant reminder that true artistry lies not in the limelight, but in the power to move bodies and souls through sound and rhythm.
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

GUEST WHO
2024-12-06 22:00 - 2024-12-07 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
GUEST WHO
FEATURING KIMBZ

Date: Friday, December 6th, 2024

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: DJ and producer Guest Who has established himself as a key player in the house music scene. His signature blend of UK House, Jackin’ House, and Tech House originals have helped cement his position as a Canadian icon.
His hits have led to many major signings, including with Virgin Music’s dance music imprint Thrive, Black Hole Recordings, Blanco Y Negro, Country Club Disco, House of Hustle, Deep Tech LA, and Wyldcard. Guest Who has also landed support on Spotify editorial playlists including New Music Friday Cratediggers, New Music Friday, New Music Friday, and Mint Canada. Guest Who has featured at some of Canada’s major festivals, including Chasing Summer and Badlands, and has landed a residency at one of Canada’s finest new venues–Rated Ultra Lounge–where he has curated his own branded night called The Guest House. Guest Who has been supported by many household names in the scene and played alongside artists including Tiesto, The Chainsmokers, Chris Lake, Golf Clap, Shiba San, Shaunk Frank, Chris Lorenzo, and Walker & Royce–just to name a few. Be on the lookout for more bass-driven tech house and melodic grooves from Guest Who as he continues to develop his infectious sound.
Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.

BAD SANTA
2024-12-12 22:00 - 2024-12-13 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT & CIROC PRESENT
BAD SANTA
FT KIMBZ & SOEIL

Date: Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: Get festive with us on Thursday, December 12th for Bad Santa! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Ciroc to bring you an incredible holiday celebration. Our DJs will be bringing you amazing music and we might even get a visit from Santa!

Entry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
