Philips Backyard Music Festival 2025

Backyard Music Festival’s two electrifying weekends—TILT (July 4–6, 2025) and REVERB (August 8–10, 2025)—set in the heart of Victoria’s historic craft brewery. Whether you’re chasing indie-rock anthems at TILT or soulful grooves at REVERB, this guide has everything you need: the lowdown on passes, insider tips for travel on BC Ferries, top accommodation picks, and local attractions to round out your island getaway.
Imagine stepping into a sun-drenched courtyard, festival wristbands clinking, the air buzzing with anticipation just before the first bass drop—over two back-to-back long weekends, Phillips Brewing’s backyard transforms into an open-air concert haven. But before we unveil the full lineup and insider hacks, let’s set the scene…

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Weekends of Phillips Backyard Music Festival 2025

Weekend	Dates	Single-Day Pass	Weekend Pass	Lineup & Tickets Link
TILT Weekend	July 4 – 6, 2025	CAD $119.24 ($99 + GST/Service Fee)	CAD $285.76 ($249 + GST/Service Fee)	See Lineup & Buy Tickets
REVERB Weekend	August 8 – 10, 2025	CAD $119.24 ($99 + GST/Service Fee)	CAD $285.76 ($249 + GST/Service Fee)	See Lineup & Buy Tickets

Weekend

Dates

Single-Day Pass

Weekend Pass

Lineup & Tickets Link

TILT Weekend

July 4 – 6, 2025

CAD $119.24 ($99 + GST/Service Fee)

CAD $285.76 ($249 + GST/Service Fee)

See Lineup & Buy Tickets

REVERB Weekend

August 8 – 10, 2025

CAD $119.24 ($99 + GST/Service Fee)

CAD $285.76 ($249 + GST/Service Fee)

See Lineup & Buy Tickets

Getting Here: BC Ferries & Beyond

Vancouver ↔ Victoria (Tsawwassen ↔ Swartz Bay)
• Travel Time: ~1 h 35 min
• Sample Departures (July–August 2025):
✓ From Tsawwassen: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM*, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM†, 5:00 PM
✓ From Swartz Bay: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM*, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM†, 5:00 PM
✓ *Not available Sundays; †Limited days only.
• Booking: Check-in closes 30 min before departure; arrive early during peak hours (4:30–6 PM).
By Air
• Victoria International (YYJ): Direct shuttles to downtown; ~30 min ride.

Where to Stay

• Fairmont Empress: Iconic harbour-view suites, Afternoon Tea tradition
• Hotel Rialto & Chateau Victoria: Central downtown comfort, within walking distance of festival shuttles
• Boutique B&Bs: James Bay and Fernwood offer charming, locally run options.

Festival Essentials & Insider Tips

1. Arrive Early

2. Dress for Layers

3. Hydration Station

4. Cash & Card

5. Plan Your Schedule

6. Accessibility

Disclaimer

Vanislander provides information for general reference only. We do not assume responsibility for any changes, cancellations, or modifications made by third parties. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official websites or social media channels of the respective organizers or businesses.

Beyond the Backyard: Must-Do Victoria Attractions

Inner Harbour Stroll

Street performers, Parliament Buildings, waterfront cafés

Beacon Hill Park

Gardens, ponds, free-roaming peacocks; perfect picnic spot

Galloping Goose Trail

Rent a bike for scenic rides to Saanich Peninsula

Butchart Gardens (Brentwood Bay)

World-class floral displays, 30 min drive.

Whale Watching

Tours from Fisherman’s Wharf—spot orcas and humpbacks.

FAQs

Are outside food & drink allowed?

Age Restriction?

In & Out Privileges?

Refund Policy?

Ready to Rock?

Tickets are moving fast—secure your single-day or weekend pass now, plan your ferry crossing, and get set to experience Phillips Backyard Music Festival 2025, where community vibes and epic beats collide under the Pacific Northwest sky. For full lineup details, ticket purchases, and all festival information, be sure to visit the official Phillips Backyard website at phillipsbackyard.com. Whether you’re plotting your perfect festival days at TILT or mapping out your groove-filled REVERB weekend, everything you need is just a click away—see you in the backyard!

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