Operated by the Arts On View society

Welcome! Help us by purchasing advance tickets for our shows below. The Upstairs venue is general admission with limited seating.

Our wonderful dance floor is open for all shows.  We do not serve food. 19+ No minors in our Upstairs facilities.  

To Our Valued Patrons

The Arts on View Society has exercised an option to terminate the lease with the Estate of Hermann Nieweler for the 2nd and 3rd floor space, known as Hermann's Upstairs effective March 31, 2024.

This change allows us to focus specifically on the operations of Hermann's Jazz Club and View Street Social while we explore new ways of programming the upstairs space in a financially viable manner.

The Arts on View Society's vision remains - to create and sustain a performing arts center in downtown Victoria.  

Legacy Building Housing Historic Hermann’s Jazz Club and Hermann’s Upstairs is Sold: 

Arts on View Society excited about the new ownership

 

March 18 2024 – The Board of Directors and Management of Arts on View Society, which operates Hermann’s Jazz Club, View Street Social and Hermann’s Upstairs couldn’t be more pleased and excited to be working with the City of Victoria as our new Landlords.  The sale of the building took place today and the new owners are committed to maintaining the building as a downtown music venue for all Victorians.

The iconic property at 751/753 View Street, has deep roots in the city’s music scene.  It was owned by Hermann Nieweler, who founded Hermann’s Jazz Club in 1981, making it, now, the longest continuously running jazz club in Canada.  Since Hermann’s passing in 2015, the building, and the business, has been owned by his family, which has worked closely with Arts on View Society over the years to maintain their father’s legacy.

Victoria punches above its weight in musicianship in all genres and the building at 751/753 View Street is among the primary venues that can showcase our homegrown talent.  The City of Victoria, recognizing the building’s musical legacy, are committed to preserving and building on its rich history, so Arts on View Society sees this transition as fortuitous and is committed to working with the City to achieve a revitalized space that enhances the building’s status as a cultural cornerstone, and promises to continue providing an unparalleled experience for music enthusiasts.

The Arts on View Society leased the business operations of Hermann’s Jazz Club, View Street Social and later Hermann’s Upstairs from the Nieweler family starting in July 2019, just in time for the pandemic of 2020.  Moving through that uncertain time, the organization was able to continue running shows (with restrictions), brought in live-streaming and made upgrades to the rooms and HVAC systems.  Moving out of the pandemic through 2023, was also a difficult time but, with the help of the Nieweler family, Arts on View was able to pull through.  Today, the operation of these venues is just beginning, once again, to be profitable and Arts on View Society is moving forward with long envisioned community programming to benefit all Victorians and bring jazz, blues and other music genres to new audiences.

The official unveiling of plans and the future direction of the building will be forthcoming from the City, building anticipation for the continuation of a cherished legacy.  The Arts on View Society is excited about the future of operating the iconic jazz club and adjacent businesses in the city owned building.

 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Heather Ferguson, Chair, Board of Directors, Arts on View Society at [email protected]

Or Clay Barber, Executive Director, Arts on View Society, executive.director@artsonview.ca

 

Upstairs Events

You can check out all our upcoming shows and purchase tickets below. Please click photos for description.

 

Wednesday
Mar
20

Hermann's Upstairs: Hermann’s Upstairs Lounge Acoustic Open Mic 19+

Free open mic in the Upstairs lounge. Singles, duos, trios…. We have a beautif...
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM doors at 6:30 PM $5 and jammers free

Thursday
Mar
21

Hermann's Upstairs: Triple Bill: Silverware | New Owners | Actual Human People

Three up and coming bands take the stage for a great night. Made possible wit...
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM doors at 8:00 PM $10 all in online, $15 at the door
Three Band Show

Friday
Mar
22

Hermann's Upstairs: It's Garage Not Garage with Hans Glader

Welcome to It's Garage Not Garage! Join us at Hermann's Upstairs Lounge in Victo...
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM doors at 8:00 PM From $33.28 Presented by: UNDR Entertainment Inc.

Saturday
Mar
23

Hermann's Upstairs: Ironic Spin presents: THE SHINDIG: an Otherworld fundraiser

Spin on over, party philanthropists and irony connoisseurs! The Ironic Spin camp...
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM doors at 8:00 PM From $33.28 Presented by: Ironic Spin

Wednesday
Mar
27

Hermann's Upstairs: Hermann’s Upstairs Lounge Acoustic Open Mic 19+

Free open mic in the Upstairs lounge. Singles, duos, trios…. We have a beautif...
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM doors at 6:30 PM $5 and jammers free

Thursday
Mar
28

Hermann's Upstairs: Open Decks

New DJs please sign up online!
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM doors at 9:00 PM $5

Friday
Mar
29

Hermann's Upstairs: Pablo Cardenas Presents “Club Havana”

Club Havana is an event dedicated to the history of popular Cuban music, the isl...
8:30 PM - 11:45 PM doors at 7:00 PM $30 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
Dance Class with instructor Christina Morrison and Salsa Caliente 7:45pm

Saturday
Mar
30

Hermann's Upstairs: Indie Sleaze Vol IV

A night of your favourite turn of the decade memories.
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM doors at 9:00 PM $20
DJ Electronica