Upstairs

SATURDAYS
2024-06-29 22:00 - 2024-06-30 02:00, 2024-07-06 22:00 - 2024-07-07 02:00, 2024-07-13 22:00 - 2024-07-14 02:00, 2024-07-20 22:00 - 2024-07-21 02:00, 2024-07-27 22:00 - 2024-07-28 02:00, 2024-08-03 22:00 - 2024-08-04 02:00, 2024-08-10 22:00 - 2024-08-11 02:00, 2024-08-17 22:00 - 2024-08-18 02:00 (America/Vancouver) and 3 more dates | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
SATURDAYS

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!

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.

DISCO NIGHT
2024-07-04 19:00 - 2024-07-05 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
DISCO NIGHT
FEATURING TIGHT HAIR DISCO & DJ PRIMITIVE

Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024

Doors: 7PM
Show Starts: 8:30PM

Tickets:
Advance: $15.00
Door: $20.00

19+

Outline: It’s our first ever LIVE disco night at Upstairs and our first 4th of July show. Grab your best star-spangled outfit and come boogie! Tight Hair Disco is Victoria’s ONLY homegrown, all-disco, retro tribute band. We crank out tunes for the boogie and the boogie only. This 4th of July we will be hitting the stage at UPSTAIRS for our debut appearance at the venue. There will be costumes, there will be special cocktails, there will be dancing. Our brand is fun, and fun we will bring. Stick around the afterparty with DJ PRIMITIVE until late. There’s nothing ancient about Primitive’s sound or technique. This disco lothario trails a wake of sweaty revelers hungry for more. Expect a set of heavy disco jams a la Loft Classics, Super Disco Breaks, Larry Levann and Studio 5 before heading into house music and beyond!
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.

FRIDAYS
2024-07-05 22:00 - 2024-07-06 02:00, 2024-07-12 22:00 - 2024-07-13 02:00, 2024-07-19 22:00 - 2024-07-20 02:00, 2024-07-26 22:00 - 2024-07-27 02:00, 2024-08-02 22:00 - 2024-08-03 02:00, 2024-08-09 22:00 - 2024-08-10 02:00, 2024-08-16 22:00 - 2024-08-17 02:00, 2024-08-23 22:00 - 2024-08-24 02:00 and 3 more dates
FRIDAYS

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!

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.

TWIN DIPLOMACY
2024-07-19 22:00 - 2024-07-20 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
TWIN DIPLOMACY

Date: Friday, July 19th, 2024

Doors: 9PM
Show Wraps Up: 2AM

19+

Outline: Miami Duo Twin Diplomacy make their debut Victoria appearance! With support from local house DJ legends Kimbz & Good Company.
Amassing 65+ million streams in the first year since launching, twins Marius and Darius Bell have “Twin Diplomacy” off to a fast start. For fans of John Summit, Chris Lake and Mau P, their signature blend of melodic and tech house elements are primed for the mainstage. Debut single “Lost” with its murph and RSCL drove strong momentum off the bat, with 1M+ weekly Spotify streams for three straight months – peaking at #31 on Dance airplay charts and receiving radio support from Sirius XM BPM, Pulse 87, WZFL, Dash Dance X and more. Already with 3+ million monthly listeners on Spotify, the duo’s primed for another big jump, with a cache of impact club records and remixes ready to drive a breakout year in the college market and beyond.
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.

REPOSADO
2024-07-22 21:00 - 2024-07-23 00:00
REPOSADO
THE MARINEROS TOUR

Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2024

Doors: 9PM
Show Wraps Up: 12AM

19+

Outline: We are excited to announce that Reposado will be performing at Upstairs as a part of their Marineros Tour! These artists have been described as soothing yet profound, a fire in your Soul. The feeling of elevation, but with a deep-rooted Culture. Let that flow into a Cuban cigar smoked glass, hit it with some Funk, chopped Jazz, and a heavy Afro-Beat shake.
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.

TIM GREEN
2024-07-25 22:00 - 2024-07-26 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
TIM GREEN

Date: Thursday, July 25th, 2024

Doors: 10PM
Show Wraps Up: 2AM

19+

Outline: Melodic house DJ and Producer Tim Green makes his debut appearance on Vancouver Island with local support from Transmute DJ’s Bastian Garcia and Joca.
“Tim Green’s ability to effortlessly maneuver and experiment across the spectrum of electronic music has never been more evident than it is today.”
With a decorated past and an extensive list of achievements, Tim Green has maintained a high level of accomplishments since the mid 2000s. An artist who is deeply dedicated to expressing his truest sound, Tim’s depth of experience, innate musicality and hard work lie at the heart of his formidable success. In recent years, his affiliation with the All Day I Dream family, including close ally Sébastien Léger, and embracing the melodic sound, has triggered an unparalleled period of creativity and self-satisfaction. The success he has experienced throughout his career hasn’t been without its ups and downs, but, like any journey worth taking, the path to glory and inner happiness was meant to be that way.
Amid all the success, Tim has been working towards uncovering his true sound. Occasional feelings of discontent sparked a desire to experiment. In 2016 came a key release on Get Weird, entitled ‘For A Memory’. The track, 11 minutes of deep, exquisitely produced melodic house, helped lay the groundwork for what has become Tim’s signature sound – with depth, emotion and musicality at the heart of his creativity. Along with his 2018 album Her Future Ghost, ‘For A Memory’ was pivotal to his progression into the Tim Green of today. These releases were part of his continual push to find a sound that he was comfortable with, and the catalyst behind his gradual shift into the melodic domain. Through exploring this emotive sound, finding his groove and entering a place of comfort with his creativity, Tim has found the freedom that so many artists yearn for.
A longstanding friendship with Lee Burridge (who supported Tim’s music in his sets, right from his first ever release in 2006), also played a part in Tim’s development. His musicality has always been there, from his genetic makeup, to playing in bands, to his diverse back catalogue. Building upon the foundations laid down by ‘For A Memory’, in 2018 Tim found himself in the studio creating brand new tracks that simply gave him a good feeling, no agenda, just free flowing uplifting jams. He sent them to Lee, who instantly approved, and so began his connection with All Day I Dream. In March 2020 he dropped his first release on ADID, the seminal Vacation To Life. This was followed by the Moho EP with Sébastien Léger, which helped to further establish Tim’s prowess.
Since 2020, he has released another two EPs with All Day I Dream – The Moss and The Night Is Blue, plus an album, Eastbound Silhouette. His global touring schedule continues to be packed, taking him from the US to South America, across Asia and Europe and back again. At every stop-off he encounters crowds who are open to his sound, driven by love, connection and living life to the fullest.
*TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
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.

HELADO NEGRO
2024-08-29 19:00 - 2024-08-30 00:00
TIMBRE CONCERTS & UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
HELADO NEGRO

Date: Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Doors: 8PM
Show: 9PM
Show Wraps Up: 12AM

19+

Outline: Born in South Florida in 1980 to Ecuadorian immigrant parents, the world-building multi-instrumentalist Roberto Carlos Lange stitches together memories, impressions, and atmospheres to make detailed dreamscapes as Helado Negro. He produces, engineers, and mixes his own songs, literally creating and populating his own sonic world. Lange has a degree in Computer Art and Animation from Savannah College of Art and Design and works extensively with video, sculpture, sound, and performance. He brings that toolbox to whatever he makes, and there’s a seeming effortlessness to the complexity. His songs are awash with vibrant melodies, sharp lyrical vignettes, and subtle, even whispered hooks. Since his 2009 debut, Awe Owe, across multiple projects and collaborations, through his breakthrough records, 2016’s Private Energy and 2019’s This Is How You Smile, and to 2021’s Far In, Lange’s work continues to move past easy genre assignments. Showcasing that interest in open-ended multidisciplinarity, in 2022, he and his wife, the artist Kristi Sword, created the multidisciplinary exhibition, Kite Symphony, with Ballroom Marfa — it was a collection of impressionistic installations, drawings and sound pieces that encourages listeners to “open their ears to the sky, the sound of cacti, and the feeling of the wind on their skin.” Lange’s ninth studio record, Phasor, picks up on that interest in the natural world but in the form of pop music. Deep, atmospheric, and meticulously executed, it’s Lange’s tightest collection to date. Lange has been awarded a United States Artist fellowship and a Foundation for Contemporary Arts grant. He lives in Asheville, NC.
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.

DESI ME ROLLING EP:5
2024-09-05 22:00 - 2024-09-06 02:00
PARDESI VICTORIA PRESENTS
DESI ME ROLLING EP:5
SEMESTER KICKOFF
FEATURING SHALV

Date: Thursday, September 5th, 2024

Doors: 10PM

19+

Outline: Get ready to start the fall semester with a bang! We’re bringing the party back to Upstairs, the ultimate spot for an unforgettable Bollywood night. Join us on Thursday, September 5th, as we feature Victoria’s new favorite, DJ Shalv, spinning Strictly Bollywood bangers.
Experience Desi Me rolling EP:05, where the beats are hotter, the vibes are stronger, and the energy is unmatched. From the latest Bollywood chart-toppers to classic hits that never get old, DJ Shalv will keep you dancing all night long.
Let’s make this one big again.
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.

CHRISTIAN LÖFFLER
2024-09-06 21:00 - 2024-09-07 02:00
BLUEPRINT EVENTS & UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
CHRISTIAN LÖFFLER
A LIFE TOUR
FEATURING NATASCHA POLKÉ

Date: Friday, September 6th, 2024

Doors: 9PM

19+

Outline: German producer and artist, Christian Löffler, has secured a unique and esteemed position in the electronic music scene, by conjuring the forces of nature in his melodic strain of techno and immersive live performances. He combines euphoria with introspection, creating an emotive, minimalist sound which delights audiences wherever he plays, and it would be hard to find a country in which he hasn’t performed in the past few years. Christian Löffler has graced the stages of sold-out concert halls and headlined festivals around the world, bringing the calmness and luminance of his audio-visual shows and bending boundaries between music and art.
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.

BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY
2024-09-07 22:00 - 2024-09-08 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT, JÄGER & RED BULL PRESENT
BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY
FEATURING PHIL KIMBZ & DJ JANSOM

Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: On Saturday, September 7th, we will be teaming up with Jäger and Red Bull to kickstart the school year with a bang! Phil Kimbz and DJ Jansom will be bringing you incredible music all night, and we’ll be giving away gift cards to Staples and Walmart to some lucky winners!
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.
