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Events In Our Downtown Community
Downtown Duncan is alive and thriving! Check out these upcoming events and plan your next epic day downtown.
Are you hosting an event in Downtown Duncan? Let us know by clicking on the Submit and Event link below.
Art in the Alley
Date: June 28, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Now in its fourth season, Art in the Alley brings local visual artists together for a summer-long art fair, right next to the Duncan Farmers Market. Hosted by the Cowichan Public Art Gallery on the Heritage Green Door property, this is a wonderful way to browse and buy local art while enjoying a Saturday downtown.
For details, contact Jock Hildebrand at artisjock@protonmail.com (please include Art in the Alley in the subject) or call 250-215-2823.
Location: The Heritage Green Door property (126 Ingram Street, Duncan)
Night Markets
Dates: June 19,
August 21, and
September 18, 2025
5 PM – 8 PM.
Come experience an evening full of local food, live music, artisan goods, and vibrant community spirit in downtown Duncan. Summer nights start here!
Location: Duncan City Square
40th Day of July
Date: Sunday, August 31
Live music starting at 3 PM
Celebrate the unofficial “40th Day of July” with a full afternoon and evening of live music at Duncan City Square. This tradition, held on Labour Day weekend, brings back favourite performers from the 39 Days of July alongside special guests for one last summer celebration. Enjoy a diverse lineup of local and touring artists, from folk and indie to jazz and funk.
This year’s event also doubles as Longevity John’s 26th Annual 50th Birthday Party – Celebratin’ 75!
Location: Duncan City Square
Artist Social and Jazz Night
Date: Thursday, September 4th 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Join us on Thursday, September 4 from 6:00–8:30 pm at Station Street Gallery for an evening of art, refreshments, connection, and live jazz. Meet local artists, explore inspiring works, and enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz in a welcoming, creative atmosphere.
Location: Station Street Gallery
Youth Mental Health Keynote
Date: Tuesday, September 16th
Time: 7:30 PM
Cowichan Valley Youth Services is honoured to bring Dr. Brendan K. Hartman to the Cowichan region to present his talk, What Preteens & Teens Wish You Knew - And Why We Need Their Wisdom More than Ever, to kick-off our Annual General Meeting.
Register HERE
Location: Duncan United Church - 246 Ingram Street
Every Child Matters Walk
Date: Tuesday, September 30th
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
September is right around the corner and it is time to mark your calendars for the annual Every Child Matters Walk on September 30, 2025.
We would love to have you and your families, co-workers, students, and Elders join us to recognize the children that survived Residential School and honour the children that did not make it home.
Shops downtown may be open and we hope you can support local businesses as that is what makes Quw’utsun unique.
Location: Downtown Duncan