World renowned chamber musicians will gather in Victoria from July 24 to Aug. 9, for the Victoria Summer Music Festival’s 30th anniversary. The Victoria Summer Music Festival (VSMF) is still going strong, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The festival will run from July 24 to Aug. 9, bringing award-winning and renowned chamber musicians to the city. People that love [classical] music can come together and enjoy music together and experience world-class music. Cox said the VSMF started 30 years ago as a community response after the Victoria International Festival, another classical music festival, came to an end.