Vancouver Island
Electronic Music Events

Live electronic performance by Lisonthedrums with DJ sprouT. Lis combines high-energy global house music with the raw power of live drums, delivering an unforgettable immersive show. She's been lighting up stages and festivals since 2007. DJ sprouT brings over two decades of dance floor experience, crafting immersive sets full of heart and sass. Early bird tickets $25, general admission $30.

Step into the void for THE ETERNAL QUESTION. Heavy sub-bass, raw underground energy, and soundscapes built for the midnight hours. A night of immersive soundscapes, custom lighting by SCAPESHIFT, and radical connection. Strict no-phone policy on the dancefloor — be fully immersed in the sound, the crowd, and the low-end frequencies. Powered by VOID, with harm reduction facilitation by FOMO.HR. A community-led project, by the people for the people.

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Digital Motion & Deep, Dark and Dangerous return to the ISLAND! TRUTH and Coltcuts are known for producing atmospheric sub-bass, intricate percussion and dark, immersive textures designed for sound systems. Through releases on prominent underground labels, they have established a distinct presence within the contemporary bass music world and are champions of sound system culture. With local support from Victoria's own MIRAGE and LAVANDE. The Downbeat's PK Sound system will be in place for a proper bass & electronic music experience. 19+ only w/ two pieces of valid ID. Doors at 9:00 PM sharp, music until 2 AM.

Public Hearing and The Downbeat, in collaboration with the Big Head Knights and mf'n Halloween present: The Ultimate Halloween House Joust, Friday October 30th. With the usual unusuals: Mr Moe, Thom Banks, Matt Rose, Natty and J-Feud. It's halloween, things might get spooky, but they'll definitely get weird. Costumes are encouraged. Come get down ya' fiends! 19+ event.

Friday October 30, it's Halloween time! It's party time, spooky time, dance time, bad time 😈 Take a step downstairs into the gallows of RUSH to dance in the inferno. NITRO and Maxx/ine will guide you through beelzebub's dungeon. Yes, you should dress up. Yes, you should expect set decorations. Yes, you should expect to sweat. Yes, you should expect the monster mash. Yes, you should expect debauchery. It's Halloween. Let's have a thriller of a night and make MJ proud 🧟‍♂️ House and Techno with a flair of Balearic spookiness. Costumes encouraged!

This Halloween, don't miss the hottest club event on Vancouver Island! www.mylushrooms.com presents... *** NIGHTMARE ON SKINNER STREET! *** Level 2 Nightclub ~ Nanaimo, B.C. ~ Saturday Oct.31st 8pm - 2am Audio & Visual supplied by Renegade Sound Collective (R.S.C.) Animatronics and Decor sponsored by Spirit Halloween Canada Ltd. Music Lineup *** BURCHILL - Calgary, AB *** Burchill is a dynamic force in Western Canada's electronic music scene, coming off his biggest year yet. His Winter/Spring tour saw him headlining shows across Canada, lighting up dance floors in both cities and mountain towns with his signature blend of gennre-bending bass and high-energy grooves. Burchill brought that same energy to a packed 2025 festival season , with standout sets at Shambhala, Wicked Woods, Badlands, The Womp, Electric Love, Zen Garden, Pachena Bay, and more. His performances have earned him a loyal regional following and growing recognition for his ability to command crowds with deep musicality and infectious stage presence. * MATTIX - Nanaimo, BC * * SKVLLBOY- Nanaimo, BC * * Canis Loopus * suzEQ - Campbell River, BC * Last year (Halloween on a Friday) we sold out in advance and turned over 100 people away at the door. We expect this year being Halloween on a Saturday to be even crazier. We cannot stress enough to get your tickets early, as we will only sell 150 tickets to the public. Once they are gone, they are GONE. (170 capacity venue)

Sitka Sound Collective presents Grave Rave 2026 — their biggest show of the year! A Halloween spectacular featuring amazing music, top-notch headlining acts, visually stunning lights & lasers, and over-the-top decorations. Costumes encouraged. Camping and overnight parking available. Open decks kick things off at 8 PM, followed by a full night of heavy bass and spooky vibes.

This Halloween we welcome world-renowned ghouls and curators of Shambhala's Living (Dead) Room Stage to murder our dance floor and haunt our decks. The last time Lion-S and Hoola played The Downbeat it was a sweaty mess — Lion-S played a vibing tribute set for longterm friend DJ Dan (RIP), then Hoola sealed the deal with house, breaks, techno, boogie and electro. Lion-S has long been an island favourite. Hoola is one of those rare DJs who is your favourite DJ's favourite, but will also rock whatever crowd is in front of him. Rounding out the show is longtime Shambhala and Living Room collaborator Leif, who plays a set after Lion-S and tags with Hoola before Hoola takes it home solo. Opening the night is a fiendish back-to-back set from two of the club's favourite up-and-comers: Jurgen Daze and Moodbeach.

Saturday October 31, it's Halloween time! It's party time, spooky time, dance time, bad time 😈 Take a step downstairs into the gallows of RUSH to dance in the inferno. Miso and blacashpalt will guide you through beelzebub's dungeon. Zero guarantees that they'll guide you back out 👹 Yes, you should dress up. Yes, you should expect set decorations. Yes, you should expect to sweat. Yes, you should expect the monster mash. Yes, you should expect debauchery. It's Halloween. Let's have a thriller of a night and make MJ proud 🧟‍♂️ House and Techno with a flair of Balearic spookiness. Costumes encouraged!

The Downbeat and Beats Pacifik present Back2Back — a night dedicated to the inability to plan. This all Drum & Bass edition features Gospel of Her, Halal Beats, and Slight going back to back with The Guru all night long. Slight brings melodic and soulful Liquid DnB, Halal Beats delivers an eclectic mix of all things DnB, and Gospel of Her brings cerebral, rolling heaviness. Expect gun fingaz flying, feet stomping, eyes closed and dancing like no one is watching. 19+. 9pm–2am. $10 early supporter / $15 advance / more at the door.

A triple birthday banger celebrating Scorpios Wookie, DJ Leanne, and Nesha, with Trust rounding out the lineup. All DJs are formative members of Victoria's underground dance scene. Expect House, Tech House, Techno, and Breaks — slick and dirty, straight to the body. Let's misbehave under the lights. Ages 19+. 9pm-2am.

Neon Steve has carved out a reputation as one of Canada's most influential House Music artists, amassing over 50 million streams worldwide. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, he holds the title of Beatport's top-selling Canadian Bass House artist of all time. His self-described sound—"House Music That Bangs!"—pushes boundaries with a high-energy blend of Tech House, Bass House, Techno, and beyond. Welcoming back fan fav Neon Steve with support from Mylove.

The Hydration Mix Series celebrates 10 years of love for Liquid Drum & Bass. Since 2016, the project has delivered over 100 mixes of quality D&B led by original members Akela, Willisist, Lasu, Reflektor, Erski, DJ Surgeon, and Mt. Doyle. As this decade-long project draws to a close, join us for ONE LAST DROP — a celebration of the music we love, brought to you by the DJs you know can deliver. Featuring Reflektor (YYC) (Shogun, Symmetry), Willisist (Van.), Erski, Mt. Doyle, Akela, and Lasu. Ages 19+. 9pm-2am. $15 Early Supporter, $20 Advance, more at the door.

STYLUST returns to The Queens in Nanaimo on November 21st! Known for fusing rap hooks and bass beats with electronic music, Stylust is a creative force in the dubstep and bass music scene. Support comes from DIIVOIID (Nanaimo) and URFAVOURITESZN B2B SKATIE (Victoria). Sound provided by Renegade Sound Collective. Presented by Bassland Productions.

Houseworx brings a fresh lineup of established favourites and rising stars to get you moving. Featuring OB1Keoni (Keoni Pokipala) laying down thick house rhythms with filthy bass and flavourful funk, Stebbings — a Vancouver Island rave scene staple for nearly two decades — throwing down the freshest, weirdest house music around, Joey Fox — ringleader of Amplify Sound Crew and Szymik Collective — bringing underground flavours and hard-hitting bass, and The Gardener (Lukas Kiwilsza) cultivating darker, melodic tech/bass house and techno. Ages 19+. 11pm-3am.