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The Downbeat We are a community-driven nightclub on Lkwungen & WSÁNEĆ Territories, supporting local artists and global club culture.

Come Experience our legendary space powered by PK Sound, and help keep our underground nightlife thriving. Come Experience our legendary space powered by PK Sound and help keep our underground
nightlife thriving.

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The Downbeat 2 year anniversary weekend continues!Join us as we celebrate 10 years of love for Liquid Drum & Bass!  Sinc...
10/15/2026

The Downbeat 2 year anniversary weekend continues!
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of love for Liquid Drum & Bass!  
Since 2016, The Hydration Mix Series (https://soundcloud.com/hydrationmixseries) has delivered over 100 mixes of quality D&B, led by original members Akela, Willisist, Lasu, Reflektor, Erski, DJ Surgeon, and Mt. Doyle, alongside an incredible lineup of guest selektas.
As this decade-long project draws to a close, we invite you to join us for ONE LAST DROP — a celebration of the music we love, brought to you by the DJs you know can deliver.
Come help us light up the dance floor one last time.
For the love of Drum & Bass. 

Evan Hinshelwood
Willis Lombard
Matt Ess
Erski
Justin Mt Doyle
REFLEKTOR

We have a triple birthday banger for this one as Scorpios Wookie, Leanne and Nesha will all be celebrating another boogi...
10/14/2026

We have a triple birthday banger for this one as Scorpios Wookie, Leanne and Nesha will all be celebrating another boogie round the sun.  
These DJs are all formative members of Victoria’s underground dance scene, having played this space many times, long before it became The Downbeat.  Trust may be a bit newer to the city (and not a scorpio lol) but he has earned his place on this lineup.  
Come dance to House, Tech House, Techno, Breaks…  Slick and dirty.  Straight to the body.

Shawn David - DJ Wookie
Leanne Joy
Trust

This time around we are proud to present an all Drum and Bass edition of Back to back, featuring Gospel of Her, Halal Be...
10/11/2026

This time around we are proud to present an all Drum and Bass edition of Back to back, featuring Gospel of Her, Halal Beats and Slight going back to back with none other than The Guru all night long. Slight will be bringing the melodic and soulful side of Liquid DNB to the table as he pairs with the lighter smoothness Guru brings. Next Halal beats will be bringing an eclectic mix of all things DNB as we transition into the cerebral rolling heaviness that only the one like Gospel of Her can bring to the dancefloor. This time around we’re bringing nothing but gun fingaz flying, feet stomping, eyes closed and dancing like no one is watching Drum and Bass quality to The Downbeat. Join us for some bass quaking grooves as we once again go back to back all night long. If you have been there for any edition of Back 2 Back, you know this is a night of spontaneity. Typically most of us have rarely played together, and we won’t be planning anything other than keeping the vibes high while the feet keep moving.

Chris Guru Lillico
Gospel of HER
Max Phillips
Vernicus Riddicus

10/08/2026

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As a DJ, The Gaff elevates the art form of seamless multi-genre mixing. A world-renowned Party Rockin’ DJ and producer ...
10/06/2026

As a DJ, The Gaff elevates the art form of seamless multi-genre mixing. A world-renowned Party Rockin’ DJ and producer whose reputation as one of Canada’s greatest is built on unmatched turntable skills, deep crate digging, and seamless multi-genre party sets, with heart and technical class.

As a producer, The Gaff’s sonic palette is extensive, from uptempo dance floor house bangers, solo hip hop work, bangin remixes, 140 tings, and most recently with his group MVPZ with Amp Live.

The Gaff is often cited as a favourite by some of the world’s best & titled by peers as one of Canada’s greatest. He has been a resident DJ of the Fractal Forest at Shambhala for over 10 years, and his tracks have been used & played by world-class DJs at shows around the globe.

The Gaff has Warmed it up for & oftentimes played right alongside notable Artists, Dj’s & Producers Such as: Common, Questlove, Big Boi, Z-Trip, Dj Shadow, Dj Premier, World DMC Champ Roc Raida (RIP), Just Blaze, Nu-Mark, Cut Chemist, Dj Maseo of De La Soul, Ali Shahied Muhammed of Tribe Called Quest, Dj Jazzy Jeff and can be foundadventuring with some of his best friends: Askillz, Krafty Kuts, Skratch
Bastid, Fort Knox Five….

We have local favourite party rockers and community builders, Anger and Primitive warming up the room on 4 decks and two mixers, bringing house, funk, bass, technical mixing and turntablism sure to have the club’s dance floor packed when they hand it over. Finishing the night will be Selayne, whose sets have been getting her booked up and down the island.

Get your tickets at the link in our bio. 🔗🎟️

The Gaff
Primitive
Anger Kant
SELAYNE

Public Hearing and The Downbeat, in collaboration with the Big Head Knights and mf’n Halloween present: The Ultimate Hal...
10/01/2026

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!

James Rustin
Natty Saykwa
Moe Berger
Thom Banks

This Halloween we are proud to welcome world renowned ghouls and curators of Shambhala’s Living (Dead) Room Stage to mur...
09/30/2026

This Halloween we are proud to welcome world renowned ghouls and curators of Shambhala’s Living (Dead) Room Stage to murder our dance floor and haunt our decks this Halloween Night. 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, playing all manner of house, breaks, techno, boogie and electro- and delivering one of the best sets we’ve seen in our space. Lion-S has long been an island favourite and we can’t wait to have her back at The Downbeat. Hoola is one of those rare DJ’s who is your favourite DJ’s favourite, but will also rock whatever crowd is in front of him, honing in to what they are thirsty for in the moment. Rounding out this show will be longtime Shambahla and Living Room collaborator, Leif, who will play a set after Lion-S and then tag with Hoola before Hoola takes it home solo. Opening the night is a fiendish back 2 back set from two of the clubs favourite up and comers, Jurgen Daze and Moodbeach. Don’t be tortured for eternity with the fomo of having missed this bone shaking creature feature.

Sara Spicer-Paine
Mike Hoola
Katy Lonsdale
Christopher Jurgen Diestler

Address

1325 Government Street
Victoria, BC
V8W1M5

Opening Hours

Thursday 9pm - 2am
Friday 9pm - 2am
Saturday 8pm - 2am
Sunday 9pm - 2am

Telephone

+12508846205

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