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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

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

Your Adventure Starts with Vancouver Island Tours

5-Day Vancouver Island Tour Package

Coastal Wonders & Wildlife Adventure
Group
Victoria
from 700
5 days and 4 nights
5-Day Vancouver Island Tour Package

Black Bear Tracking & Salmon Run Adventure Tour

5-Day Black Bear Tracking Adventure on Vancouver Island
Group
Nanaimo
Nanaimo
from 1,135
5 days and 4 nights
Black Bear Tracking & Salmon Run Adventure Tour

7-Day Vancouver Island Wildlife Watching Adventure Tour

Your 7-Day Wildlife Watching Escape
Group
Victoria
Vancouver Island
from 2,310
7 days and 6 nights
7-Day Vancouver Island Wildlife Watching Adventure Tour

Victoria Kayak Fishing Adventure Tour

Explore Inner Harbour & Catch Inshore Fish
Group
Victoria
Victoria
from 1,000
2 days and one night
Victoria Kayak Fishing Adventure Tour

A 3 Day Whale Watching Tour On Vancouver Island

Your three Day Victoria Whale Watching Getaway on Vancouver Island
Group
Victoria
Victoria
from 1,138
3 days and 2 night
 A 3 Day Whale Watching Tour On Vancouver Island

Ultimate 7-Day Vancouver Island Escape Tour

Wildlife, Beaches & Coastal Adventure
Group
Victoria
Victoria
from 1,813
7 days and 6 nights
Ultimate 7-Day Vancouver Island Escape Tour

Port Renfrew Bottom Fishing Tour

Guided Fishing Adventure Tour on Port Renfrew Vancouver Island
Group
Victoria
Port Renfrew
from 1,475
3 days and 2 nights
Port Renfrew Bottom Fishing Tour

3 Day Wildlife Tracking & Whale Watching Tour

Salish Sea Wildlife Tracking & Whale Watching Adventure
Group
Victoria
from 550
3 days and 2 nights
3 Day Wildlife Tracking & Whale Watching Tour

4-Day Wildlife Watching on Vancouver Island

Pacific Rim & Clayoquot Sound Adventure
Group
Nanaimo
Tofino
from 1,897
4 days and 3 nights
4-Day Wildlife Watching on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island Fishing Charters Tour

One-Day Chinook Salmon & Halibut Adventure Tour
Group
Victoria
Sooke
from 1,140
2 days and one night
Vancouver Island Fishing Charters Tour

Vancouver Island Getaway Tour

5-Day Tour from Victoria to Tofino with Nanaimo
Group
Victoria
Vancouver Island
from 2,100
6 days and 5 nights
Vancouver Island Getaway Tour

Vancouver Island Wildlife watching Tour

Explore Whales, Bears & Coastal Rainforests
Group
Victoria
Tofino
from 750
3 nights and 4 days
Vancouver Island Wildlife watching  Tour

Ultimate Vancouver Island Wildlife Experience

6-day Black Bear Wildlife Adventure Tour
Group
Nanaimo
Vancouver Island
from 1,950
6 days and 5 nights
Ultimate Vancouver Island Wildlife Experience

Fly Fishing Tour on Vancouver Island

Fly-Fishing Paradise on the Gold River
Group
Campbell River
Gold River BC
from 1,400
1 day
Fly Fishing Tour on Vancouver Island
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

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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