The night before the historic Victoria Highland Games, we open the gates.

Opening the weekend for friends and family with something a little wicked, a little magical, and all heart. A call-back to something older. Wilder. Warmer.

A hidden property in Saanich transforms—two barns, a courtyard, firelight, music, and a crowd dressed like they’ve been waiting all year for this.

This is Beltane. An Irish, Scottish, and Manx celebration of threshold, summer, and being fully alive—reimagined through a modern, communal lens. No background required. Just come.

Wander through immersive spaces, catch performances that appear out of nowhere, make something, wear something, be part of it. At dusk, we gather—one big shared moment. Then the dance floor opens and the night takes over.

It’s a gala, technically. But it’s the kind you don’t behave at.

Every ticket supports Let’s Talk Access—a local project creating free tools so people can actually navigate mental health care without guesswork.

Come dressed. Come curious. Bring your people.

This weekend is already iconic. We’re just making sure it starts properly. Follow along at letstalkaccess_events for updates, performances, and costume competition details.

Evening schedule:

- 4-630 Dinner, Auction, & Threshold activities

- 630-7 Arrival for Dancing

- 7-730 Community Welcome

- 730-11 Dance, Performances, Community Event