Upstairs

FRIDAYS
2024-07-19 22:00 - 2024-07-20 02:00, 2024-07-12 22:00 - 2024-07-13 02:00, 2024-07-05 22:00 - 2024-07-06 02:00, 2024-06-28 22:00 - 2024-06-29 02:00, 2024-06-21 22:00 - 2024-06-22 02:00, 2024-06-14 22:00 - 2024-06-15 02:00, 2024-06-07 22:00 - 2024-06-08 02:00, 2024-05-31 22:00 - 2024-06-01 02:00 (America/Vancouver) and 4 more dates | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
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.

SATURDAYS
2024-07-13 22:00 - 2024-07-14 02:00, 2024-07-06 22:00 - 2024-07-07 02:00, 2024-06-29 22:00 - 2024-06-30 02:00, 2024-06-22 22:00 - 2024-06-23 02:00, 2024-06-15 22:00 - 2024-06-16 02:00, 2024-06-08 22:00 - 2024-06-09 02:00, 2024-06-01 22:00 - 2024-06-02 02:00, 2024-05-25 22:00 - 2024-05-26 02:00 and 3 more dates
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.

SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY
2024-06-22 22:00 - 2024-06-23 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT & CIROC PRESENT
SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY
FEATURING DJ NIKKY & ESHE WITH AN OUTDOOR FIRE SHOW COURTESY OF WANDERING ARTISTS

Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
Cover: $10 All Night

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: This Saturday we celebrate the longest day of the year with DJ Nikky & Eshe. If you enjoyed our Cinco de Mayo event, this is a party for you! The Wandering Artists will be performing a fire show in Bastion Square before bringing the performance inside with an incredible LED display. We have partnered with Ciroc for some special drink features, including a very delicious “Jungle Juice.”
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.

RIDE ON ACDC TRIBUTE
2024-06-15 19:00 - 22:00
RIDE ON
AN ACDC TRIBUTE

Date: Saturday, June 15th, 2024

Doors: 7PM
Show Wraps Up: 10PM

19+

Outline: On Saturday, June 15th, we will have Ride On taking the stage at Upstairs to bring you an incredible tribute to ACDC. Don’t miss out on what promises to be an incredible evening!
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.

SHAMBHALA PRE-PARTY
2024-06-14 22:00 - 2024-06-15 02:00
NOT NOT NEON EVENTS PRESENTS
OFFICIAL SHAMBHALA PRE-PARTY
FEATURING PLEASENSATIONS, NATURALIST & MUSE

Date: Friday, June 14th, 2024

Doors: 10PM
Show Wraps Up: 2AM
**Arrive BEFORE 11:30PM for your chance to win a free Shambhala Festival Ticket**

19+

Outline:
Get ready for the 25th Annual Shambhala Music Festival with the Official Shambhala 2024 Pre-Parties. Each pre-party will give you a chance to win a ticket to the SOLD OUT #Shambhala2024, so dust off those tickle trunks and join your city with some warmup Shambhavibes on the dancefloor!
Band Bios:
Pleasensations: Pleasensations (Pronounced Ple-sen-say-shuns) emerges as the brainchild of Neon Steve, a leading figure in Canada’s House music scene. Originating as a “chill” mixtape appropriately titled “Pleasensations,” Steve had no specific goal in mind other than to shed light on the other side of the music he was enjoying outside of his club-oriented productions. Picture the serene vibes of a sunset, the invigorating atmosphere of sunrise, the pulsating energy of daytime festivals, and the romantic aura of date nights all merging in a dimly lit underground club – that’s the essence of Pleasensations. Steve’s eclectic curation of smooth, sultry, feel-good House, R’N’B, Hip-Hop and Indie Dance fused together in a forward-thinking approach led to its quick embrace by fans which prompted its evolution into a celebrated series which has since amassed over a million plays. As the series grew and evolved, so did the demand for live performances, leading Neon Steve to pioneer Pleasensations-branded club nights, festival appearances and even special pop-up performances showcasing beautiful outdoor locations around Western Canada. What began as an experimental departure from his harder hitting productions blossomed into a dynamic project that took on a life of its own. Through this evolution, Steve demonstrated his adaptability and creativity, solidifying Pleasensations as a vibrant presence within Canada’s electronic music community.
Naturalist: Naturalist is made up of Mister Moffat (Sam) and FlatSpin (Caleb). The brothers from Fernie have been making waves in the Canadian music scene for over a decade. Playing festivals and clubs from Coast to Coast. Sharing the stage with acts from all over the world. They are known for their feel-good energy; while blending genres of funky House and Breakbeat, they transform the dancefloor with high vibrations.
Mews: From the forest of the west coast of BC, Mews was raised in the paws of festival culture. Her curiosity for music was ignited at a young age and she knew from early on that she needed to share this passion with the world. Her sound is largely influenced by all types of bass music, predominantly coming from the UK, infused with r’n’b, hiphop, rap, dancehall and nostalgic dance floor anthems from her youth. Dissolving the boundaries between
genres, you can count on her to get your body moving with earth shaking bass and warm heart tones. She now graces the stages of festivals such as Wicked Woods, Shambhala and Rifflandia as well as events across Canada and beyond. Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight, never running from a
real fight, she is the one named Mews.
★Totems + small festival signs will be permitted, but please respect the venue and your neighbor’s sightlines★
★Festival attire and costumes encouraged★
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.

SEB C
2024-05-25 22:00 - 2024-05-26 02:00
FLAIR AIRLINES PRESENTS
SEB C
ROAD TO FVDED IN THE PARK
FEATURING JANSOM

Date: Saturday, May 25th, 2024

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: We are excited to announce that Seb C will be taking the stage at Upstairs on Saturday, May 25th, as a part of his
“Road to FVDED in the Park.” Seb C has been one of Vancouver’s most prolific DJs to emerge in recent years. Dominating the club scene with his signature “Noice Noise”, a blend of the urban hiphop & rap beats with the high energy electronic sounds. He has amassed fans across multiple styles of hip hop, EDM and various other genres.
Currently, a resident DJ at Celebrities, Bar None & Pierre’s Nightclubs in Vancouver, to consistent sold-out crowds; Seb C successfully completed his Canadian ‘Whole Lotta Tour” in 2019 which consisted of 15 shows in 9 Canadian cities. Beyond nightclubs, Seb C is the titleholder of the 2017 Paradiso DJ competition and graced numerous music festivals, most notably Snowbombing Canada and Center of Gravity. He has also played in multiple European countries like Croatia, Netherlands and England. Due to the loud and flashy promotion of his own shows, Seb has become a favorite booking for dozens of promoters for all aspects of shows.
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.

ASPEN KING & MT. DOYLE
2024-05-16 21:00 - 2024-05-17 00:00
UNDER THE BRIDGE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS
ASPEN KING & MT. DOYLE
A CAMP FUNDRAISER

Date: Thursday, May 16th, 2024

Doors: 9PM

19+

Outline: On Thursday, May 16th at Upstairs, we bring you a stacked lineup that is sure to keep you on the dancefloor til’ 2am..
ASPEN KING – Cortez Island, B.C. – This girl SLAPS. DJ, Producer, and Nimbus School of Music graduate, you can expect this sweet weirdo we love to put on an epic show. She’s been making a name for herself across the festival circuit playing huge stages at Shambhala, Pachena Bay, Song and Surf, Rifflandia and so many more. She’s known for getting a crowd moving with her weird house style beats & deep bass that will keep you bumping all night.

MT. DOYLE – Victoria, B.C. – In the beginning, Mt. Doyle loved 2 things. Drum & Bass and Pizza. As time went by, Doyle expanded his musical horizons to include Funk, House, Hip-Hop and Bass, all with his soulful West Coast flavour. Hailing from Victoria BC he quickly became a staple in the local electronic music scene, known for his energetic, multi-genre sets and his range of recorded mixes as well. Over the past decade Mt. Doyle has established himself as one of the most versatile DJs on Vancouver Island. He’s played all over the west coast, from California to Costa Rica and at events like Shambhala, Rifflandia and Lightning in a Bottle. With a mountainous lust for music and style that keeps you guessing, Mt. Doyle will keep bodies moving any time, any place, with whatever pizza he can get his hands on.

XAVIER- Victoria, B.C. – For over two decades, Xavier’s infectious energy and sincere authentic love for the music have driven him forward in his progression as an artist. Breakbeats & House music have always had a certain magnetism about them and having over 20 years experience in both genre’s, Xavier’s passion now resides in not only sharing the best of what they both have to offer, but creating a lasting impact to those who are there to listen, and dance.

FLSKE- Victoria, B.C. – Slaying beats from Victoria BC, up and coming DJ, FLZKE blends a sound of house, tech house, and drum and bass, He has been lighting up dance floors and is sure to keep you on your feet. So if you’re looking for a DJ who knows how to get the party started FLZKE will deliver.
Ryan Butcher – Victoria, B.C. – Ryan’s your 4th favourite DJ’s 4th favourite fitness DJ – Come early and hear the tracks you wish you were hearing later in the evening.
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We are Under the Bridge Collective. A Burning Man camp of like-minded creatives who’s main priority & goal is to create an extremely fun, safe & engaging experience for you.
All proceeds of this evening go towards the production of our camp at this years Regional Burn ‘Otherworld’, which will take place June 6-10 at Laketown Ranch, Lake Cowichan. Tickets for the event will go on sale soon and always sell out. You can find out more info about Otherworld and Kindle Arts society at https://kindlearts.ca/.
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.

CINCO DE MAYO
2024-05-04 22:00 - 2024-05-05 02:00
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT AND EL JIMADOR PRESENT
CINCO DE MAYO

Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2024

Doors: 10PM

19+

Outline: Kickstart Cinco de Mayo early with us at Upstairs! We have an incredible evening lined up for you, including a prize filled pinata, a 9-piece mariachi band, traditional Mexican dancers and DJs!
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.
