Upcoming Nanaimo Events

Check out what's happening all around Nanaimo, BC

🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival

 Sun, 14 Jun at 11:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park

Taylor - A Tribute to the Eras Of Taylor Swift

 Sat, 06 Jun at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Canada Day Celebrations

 Wed, 01 Jul at 11:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park

Boots 'N Boats

 Fri, 12 Jun at 01:00 pm 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1

RON JAMES | NANAIMO

 Mon, 09 Nov at 06:30 pm 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada

WRESTLEFEST III

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:30 pm Frank Crane Arena

Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026

 Thu, 06 Aug at 05:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

Snuneymuxw Days 2026

 Fri, 24 Jul at 09:00 am 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4

2026 Pride Dance - 30 Years of Pride 🌈

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 pm Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Family Fun Night, Soccer Viewing Watch Party & Drone Show

 Fri, 26 Jun at 04:30 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

ASHLEY MACISAAC Live in Nanaimo. June 27, 2026 @ The Terminal

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada

Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta

 Sun, 19 Jul at 08:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park

Nanaimo Beatlemania!

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

SO FETCH: A 2000s POP DIVA NIGHT - NANAIMO (19+)

 Fri, 17 Jul at 09:00 pm LevelTwo Nightclub CAD 25

VegFest Nanaimo 2026

 Sat, 04 Jul at 10:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park

Soirée by the Sea

 Fri, 05 Jun at 04:00 pm Saysutshun - Newcastle Island

Love Your City - Free Family Fun day!

 Sun, 05 Jul at 11:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park

WildPlay's 20th Anniversary Celebration

 Fri, 26 Jun at 04:00 pm WildPlay Nanaimo

1999 - The Ultimate Prince Experience

 Sun, 07 Jun at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

B.A. JOHNSTON

 Wed, 10 Jun at 09:30 pm #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Nanaimo Dry Grad 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm Beban Park CAD 71 to 81

Insight Meditation Retreat with Tempel Smith & Jeanne Corrigal [Aug15beth]

 Sat, 15 Aug at 03:00 pm Bethlehem Centre CAD 925 to 2,250

Wina Wellness Dance

 Sun, 26 Apr at 03:00 pm Nanaimo Boxing Club CAD 49

Sounds of Summer Kick-Off Party!

 Sat, 27 Jun at 05:00 pm 311 Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 3A6

Candlelight: Tribute to British Rock Legends

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm St. Andrew's United Church CAD 31 to 67

Dan Mangan

 Thu, 17 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Jazz Affair 2026

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256

Crash Test Dummies, Logan Richard in Nanaimo

 Tue, 17 Nov at 07:30 pm Port Theatre

2026 RW Invitational

 Fri, 17 Jul at 04:00 pm V9R 6W6 CAD 0 to 46

Fleetwood Magic, The Authentic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at The Port Theatre

Thu, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Picnic in the Plaza 2025

 Sun, 06 Sep at 03:00 pm Diana Krall Plaza

Nanaimo, BC- Hungry For Laughs Comedy Tour

 Sat, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Edmonton Riverhawks at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium

 Sun, 07 Jun Serauxmen Stadium

POLITICS OF DANCING: An 80s New Wave Dance Night - NANAIMO (19+)

 Sat, 08 Aug at 10:00 pm LevelTwo Nightclub CAD 25

Nanaimo Pride Flag Raising

 Tue, 09 Jun at 05:00 pm 455 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6, Canada

Dan Mangan at The Port Theatre - BC

 Fri, 18 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

 Fri, 31 Jul at 09:00 pm St. Andrew's United Church CAD 31 to 63

Bee Gees Revisited - Tribute to the Bee Gees

 Sat, 07 Nov at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Victoria HarbourCats at Nanaimo NightOwls

 Fri, 26 Jun at 01:35 am Serauxmen Stadium

Club Soda: Sober Pride Dance

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Nanaimo Museum

Art in Maffeo Park 2026

 Sun, 07 Jun at 11:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

The World of Orcas Tour (NANAIMO) Sun pm, Jun 7

 Sun, 07 Jun at 03:00 pm 90 Front St #5 CAD 300

IN MY FEELINGS R&B PARTY - NANAIMO

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 pm Evolve NightClub CAD 12 to 23

Grow By Design Weekend Workshop - Nanaimo

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm Beban Park Social Centre

Nanaimo Idol 2026 Round 1

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:30 pm The Queen's CAD 17

Petty Boy Osley - Halfway Home Tour : Nanaimo

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 pm The Globe Live Studio CAD 28 to 65

Smut Slam "Uncharted Territory" in Nanaimo

 Tue, 16 Jun at 08:00 pm Sip Pub CAD 18

Menopause - The Musical

 Tue, 29 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews, Nanaimo, BC(6:30pm)

 Tue, 03 Nov at 06:30 pm St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada CAD 40

Jazz Affair 2026 with Christine and Ingrid Jensen

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, East Wellington Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

NanaimoUkrFest 2026

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm 4017 Victoria Ave Free

Kelowna Falcons at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium

 Tue, 02 Jun at 06:35 pm Serauxmen Stadium

Concerts in the Park - Tropic Mayhem (Pop; as part of Food Truck Friday)

 Fri, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

Sunday Punk Rock Matinee at The Globe

 Sun, 31 May at 04:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Bee Gees Revisited at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sun, 08 Nov at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Pups on Parade

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park Free

Menopause The Musical at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sun, 20 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Alfie Zappacosta featuring Tom Arntzen

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm 311 Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 3A6

Concerts in the Park - Glen & Maggy (Folk)

 Wed, 08 Jul at 01:00 pm Mansfield Park

Concerts in the Park - New Road Echo (Country/Rock; as part of Family Fun Night)

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:45 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

FREE EVENT! NFS Tenth Anniversary

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

System of a down tribute (Nanaimo) - Chop Suey w/ Danger Box & Red Lenses (tour kickoff) - All ages

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Coombs Fair

 Sat, 08 Aug at 09:00 am 1014 Ford Road, V0R 1M0

Mopar Mayhem Presented by Woodgrove Chrysler

 Sun, 31 May at 09:00 am Woodgrove Chrysler Free

July Helping Paws

 Sun, 19 Jul at 12:00 pm Fantastic Beasts Veterinary Services Nanaimo

STEVE HILL - LIVE AT THE GLOBE LIVE STUDIO JUNE 17 *DON'T MISS*

Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Concerts in the Park - Tangible Two (Hip Hop/Rap)

 Wed, 22 Jul at 06:00 pm Deverill Park, Nanaimo

Concerts in the Park - Chris Noel & The Burning House (Rock/Blues; as part of Family Fun Night)

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:30 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

UFC FREEDOM 250: Topuria vs Gaethje 🏆 at SIP Pub 5:00pm

 Sun, 14 Jun at 05:00 pm 106-601 BRUCE AVE, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 3Y6

THE GECKO BAND | GOLD & CHROME TOUR | LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S | FRIDAY SHOW

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:30 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

Queen - It's A Kinda Magic

 Fri, 04 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Port Angeles Lefties at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium

 Fri, 31 Jul at 12:00 pm Serauxmen Stadium

Concerts in the Park - Mansfield (Folk)

 Fri, 31 Jul at 06:00 pm Daynes Park Nanaimo (6158 Parkwood Drive)

Nanaimo Card Comic & Toy Expo

 Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am Beban Park Social Centre

Concerts in the Park -Donny Boyd & Fine Co. (Rock/Blues)

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm Kin Beach Park Kin Hut

Spirit of the coast

 Thu, 25 Jun at 05:00 pm Nanaimo Yacht Club

Concerts in the Park - Paul Gellman (Rock)

 Fri, 07 Aug at 01:00 pm Bowen Park

PRIDE WEEK LIVE EXPERIENCE: Dallas Grey at Old City Station

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm The Old City Station Pub CAD 17 to 28

Witches’ Dance & Samhain Celebration

 Sat, 31 Oct at 02:00 pm #8 - 321 Wesley Street

Centenary Celebration Outdoor BBQ

 Sat, 18 Jul at 02:00 pm 1630 Wellington Rd E, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9S 5P8

MOONDANCE: The Van Morrison Songbook at St. Andrew's United (Nanaimo)

 Sat, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo

Busheikin/Villette Present: Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon

 Thu, 02 Jul at 07:00 pm St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo

Sabbat (Japan) - Witches Hammer, Ares Kingdom, Empty Chalice

 Thu, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm The Globe Live Studio CAD 23

Nanaimo - An Evening with Evidential Medium Kristel Kernaghan

 Sat, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm Vancouver Island Conference Centre CAD 57 to 113

ROAR 2026 Picnic en Blanc

 Sat, 11 Jul at 05:00 pm North Nanaimo

Arbutus Holiday at Commercial St Night Market in Nanaimo!

 Thu, 09 Jul at 07:00 pm Commercial Street Night Market

Run for Recovery 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:00 pm Westwood Lake

South End Day 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Deverill Park, Nanaimo

Rainbow Rave: Silent Disco 🪩

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm Colliery Dam Park

The Gecko Band – Gold & Chrome Tour | Live in Nanaimo (SATURDAY NIGHT)

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm The Queen's CAD 23 to 33

Concerts in the Park - Mad Riddim Duo ft. Janelle Reid (Reggae/Dub)

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm Bowen Park

Medieval Fall Fair 2026

 Sat, 12 Sep at 10:00 am Coombs Fairgrounds

Happy Endings live at The Queen’s

 Fri, 05 Jun at 09:30 pm The Queen's

June Helping Paws

 Sun, 21 Jun at 12:00 pm Fantastic Beasts Veterinary Services Nanaimo

NAMELESS KING // THIRTEEN GOATS // BUTCHER - NANAIMO

 Fri, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Nanaimo Beatlemania!

 Tue, 09 Jun at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

10th Annual Bulls Broncs & Barrels

 Fri, 14 Aug at 06:00 pm Coombs Rodeo Grounds

Pride on the Mic 🎤

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:30 pm MGM Restaurant

WOMEN OF THE FUR TRADE presented by Reconciliation Theatre

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:30 pm Shaw Auditorium At Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Bellingham Bells at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium

 Sat, 04 Jul Serauxmen Stadium
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