Caribbean Hub

i-Land Fest 2026 Lime & Sip | VIP Event
2026-07-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | TBA
i-LAND FEST LIME & SIP

OVERVIEW
An exclusive Caribbean evening of food, cocktails, culture & live performances. Invitation only.
LIME & SIP
Join us for an exclusive, invitation-only evening celebrating Caribbean culture, connection, and creativity.Lime & Sip is a curated experience designed to bring together community leaders, sponsors, partners, artists, and cultural advocates for an intimate introduction to the spirit of i-Land Fest and the work of the Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub.
Step into an evening of culture and connection featuring:

Caribbean cocktail experience (cash bar)
Complimentary curated appetizers
Live music & DJ vibes by Cabin Fever
Cultural performances & acoustic sets
Performances by: CaribFlaymz (Moko Jumbie), Jayden, Shanise Brown, Ashley Ali (Soloist Pannist)
Visual art showcase & more …

Guests will experience a guided Caribbean food and culture showcase, highlighting traditional flavours and the stories behind them, rooted in Afro-Caribbean traditions with influences from West Africa and the wider diaspora.
This evening is more than an event—it is an opportunity to:

Connect with the vision behind i-Land Fest
Engage with community leaders and cultural organizers
Explore partnership and sponsorship opportunities
Experience the impact of Caribbean culture on Vancouver Island

DRESS CODE
Semi-Formal | Elegant Casual
📍 LOCATION
Private venue – Victoria, BCExact address will be shared with confirmed guests only.
IMPORTANT
This is an invitation-only experience. Registration is required for entry.

i-Land Fest 2026
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-05 | Ship Point (Inner Harbour), Ship's Point Park, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1T3, Canada
2026 Caribbean Carnival

July 1 • Canada Day Boat Cruise – Vancouver, BCJuly 2 • Lime & Sip – Victoria, BCJuly 3–5 • Festival – Ship Point, Victoria, BC
Get ready for another unforgettable summer celebration as i-Land Fest returns to downtown Victoria! From July 3–5, 2026, Ship Point will transform into a Caribbean cultural space filled with music, food, dance, and community spirit.
What to Expect

Live performances from local, national, and international artists
Caribbean food vendors serving authentic island dishes
Cultural showcases, workshops & interactive experiences
A marketplace featuring 40+ artisans and small businesses
Family-friendly programming throughout the weekend
Community vibes and island energy all festival long

Join us as we celebrate Caribbean culture, heritage, and community pride at one of Victoria’s most exciting summer events.
Save the dates and meet us at Ship Point!

Schedule

2026 i-Land Fest Schedule (Public) by Caribbean Hub

Performance Line Up

2026 i-Land Fest Line Up (Public) by Caribbean Hub

Marketplace

Food Vendors
420 Poutine
Dr.D’s Jerk Spot
DW Eats
Soca Foods
Masala Roots
Mash & Dash

Snack & Dessert Vendors
Bahama Bundts N’ Treats
Teddy GOPALOO, Chef Patissier
Kaiso Pepper Sauce
Yardie Desserts
Buttercream Bliss Bakery
Canuck Crunch
Spice Isle Emporium
Aerobic Geisha coffee

Market Vendors
King Kauna Clothing Company
Costco – (Sponsor)
Mileidy Fine Art
Blush Body Art
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Judson Handicraft
Billie Design
Manzar Jewellers
Au + Co Skincare
Casa María Boutique
James Bay Rugby
FrammyCraft
LEXKA B-JOUX
Gals Collab Boutique
Batiqua
Akuzglow Accessories
Purplerose Handcrafted Creations
Nostalgic 3D Printing
VicPD
WoolHoo
Silver FX
Scarlette & Chloe Place
African Fair Trade
Melonati Patch
Nancy Afro-Caribbean Beauty Store & More
Tajah Olson
Kilele Creations
Ette Designs
O’ta’unu
Reggaewears

i-Land Fest 2026 Tabanca | Post-Carnival Fete
2026-10-23 18:00 - 2026-10-24 02:00 | Black & Here Centre, 1327 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2E9, Canada
Got i-Land Fest Tabanca? We’ve got the cure!
In Caribbean culture, tabanca is a term originating in Trinidad & Tobago that describes that deep feeling of longing or heartbreak when you just can’t get over someone—or something.
After the first i-Land Fest in 2024, the Tabanca was real! People were already missing the soca, Carnival energy, community and vibes, so we created i-Land Fest Tabanca Fete to bring everyone back together.
Now in its third year, Tabanca is our annual post-i-Land Fest reunion—a night to reconnect, fete and bring back a little of that Carnival feeling we’ve all been missing.
This Year’s FeteGet ready for a night of soca, calypso, dancehall, reggae and more, with two special guest DJs flying in for Tabanca!
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AMLocation: Black & Here Centre (1327 Douglas Street, Victoria)Guest DJs: Dawg E Slaughter + Astro
Caribbean food available for purchase while supplies last. Bar available throughout the night; card payment preferred.

Soca Therapy | Cure Your Tabanca in Surrey
2026-10-30 21:00 - 2026-10-31 02:00 | Mojitos Pub, 12411 King George, Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 3K3, Canada
Soca Therapy – Surrey
Got a bad case of Tabanca? We’ve got the cure.
Soca Therapy is BACK in Surrey! Join us for a night of pure soca with others who just need that soca fix. Good music, good energy and a whole lot of Caribbean vibes, with DJ Cabin Fever and DJ Kenyon keeping you moving all night.
Come dance, lime, release the stress and cure your Tabanca — because sometimes the only therapy you need is SOCA!
Friday, October 30 | 9 PM–2 AMMojitos Pub | Surrey, BC19+ Event
Advance tickets are on sale NOW! Price will be more at the door. DOH STICK!
