Backyard Fest/ Sunk City

⫷⫷⫷ SUNK CITY /// 2025 /// MAY LONG WEEKEND ⫸⫸⫸

⫸⫸ It's the dawn of a new era. A time to be submerged // engulfed // descended upon // ⫷⫷

⫷⫷⫷ This year the festival ventures out of the backyard and into the sunken city streets ⫸⫸⫸
Early Bird Tickets Available Now! With this ticket you receive a Full Weekend Pass, as well as Exclusive access to the all ages Friday Night Show at the Globe ((this is the only way into Friday’s show!!))

❍❍ 9 VENUES, 40+ BANDS AND DJ’S❍❍

❍❍ 3 DAYS OF INCREDIBLE MUSIC ❍❍

❍❍ DRAG PERFORMANCES, DANCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ❍❍

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❍ FRIDAY >> May 16th << 7:00 ~ 11:00 pm ❍ ((early bird ticket holders only))

❍ SATURDAY >> May 17th << Noon ~ 1:00 am ❍

❍ SUNDAY >> May 18th << Noon ~ 1:00 am ❍

❍ ALL VENUES IN AND AROUND VICTORIA CRESCENT, DOWNTOWN NANAIMO ❍

❍ 90% OF SHOWS ALL AGES. 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE ❍

Lineup and Schedule Coming Soon

This Festival takes place on the occupied lands of the Snuneymuxw First Nation

⫸⫸ Check out our website for more information at www.backyardfest.ca ⫷⫷

⫷⫷⫷ This event is sponsored by Long & McQuade, Mike’s Drum Lounge, CHLY, and The City of Nanaimo. We could not do this without the help of so many amazing local businesses and the incredible support of the mynaimo music community ⫸⫸⫸

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Vault Cafe, 499 Wallace St, Nanaimo, Canada