2026 Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour

Treat someone special to a Mother’s Day weekend of music, beauty, and inspiration at the 44th annual Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour, happening May 9–10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.This beloved annual fundraiser supports the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s mission to bring excellence and accessibility to music education, performance, and wellness in your community.

Explore nine stunning private gardens across Greater Victoria, each alive with spring blooms and featuring live performances by talented students and faculty from the Victoria Conservatory of Music. From classical to contemporary, enjoy soloists, duets, and small and large ensembles performing in these beautiful outdoor settings. Wander at your own pace and soak in the unique combination of landscape design and live music.Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable with a weekend of gardens, music, and giving back to your community.

Tickets & PrizesOnline Tickets available March 1, 2026 until sold out - $45 plus service fees & taxesYour two-day pass provides access to all nine gardens on both days. Tickets ordered online will be emailed to you, along with a link to garden descriptions, maps, and more. Tickets will not be mailed. Online tickets go on sale March 1 and will be available until they sell out. Buy your online tickets before April 15 and be automatically entered into draws for: 

• A one-night stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton ($300 value)
• Four tickets to our Summer Concert Series. ($340 value)
• Four tickets to Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life Concerts ($130 value)

Winners will be drawn on April 16, 2026, at noon and will be notified by email.

Terms and Conditions One prize of each available. Skill-testing question required. Contest runs from 12:00am PST on March 1, 2026 to 3:00pm PST on April 15, 2026. Draw will occur by April 16, 2026. No purchase necessary: one entry per ticket purchased, or enter with an email with subject line CONTEST sent to developmentevents[at]vcm.bc.ca. Odds depended on number of tickets purchased online. Contest open to residents of Canada 19+ only, excluding residents of Quebec).