Route 19A Arts Festival

16 Days of Visual & Performing Arts
Celebrating Vancouver Island’s Creative Communities along Hwy 19a – Dashwood, Qualicum Bay, Bowser, Deep Bay, Ships Point, Fanny Bay, & Union Bay

JURIED FINE ART EXHIBITION – September 12 – 14, 2026. 10am to 4pm
Drop by the Lighthouse Community Center and see Vancouver Island & surrounding Gulf Islands artists showcasing their work.

Lighthouse Community Center
240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, BC

For more information visit route19a.com/exhibition.

LIVE PERFORMANCES – September 14 – 25
In community halls and venues along Route 19a in the Small Communities between Courtenay & Qualicum Beach

Check out route19a.com/performers for a schedule and full list of performers.

ARTIST STUDIO TOUR – September 26 – 28, 2026. 10am to 4pm
Artists Studios open for self guided tours from Dashwood to Union Bay.

Check out painting, sculpture, finely crafted pottery and jewellery. This is your chance to meet the artists and get a glimpse into their private studios and witness their creative process.

For a map of the tour and detailed information visit route19a.com/studio-tour.