Arts events in Nanaimo

Check out happening arts events all around Nanaimo, BC

Morgan Wallen at The Port Theatre - BC

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

DEREK EDWARDS in NANAIMO

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Fred Frith at the Vault! Phipps Pt. in support

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:00 pm The Vault Cafe

Trooper show - Nanaimo BC Port Theatre

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:30 pm Port Theatre, Nanaimo BC

Curious ComiCon 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Country Club Centre

Relive The Music 50s, 60s & 70s SHOW Yes we added the 70s

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm Port Theatre, Nanaimo BC

Neon Steve @ The Queens

 Fri, 27 Mar at 10:00 pm The Queen's

Sex and the City Trivia Night at SIP Pub

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm Sip Pub Free

Nanaimo Beatlemania!

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

SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS at The Malaspina Theatre at VIU (Nanaimo BC)

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm Malaspina Theatre

Nanaimo, BC - Europa Super Circus

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:00 pm Nanaimo North Town Centre

Vancouver Island Symphony: Cosette Justo Valdes - Majestic Mozart

 Fri, 13 Mar at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Augie Dawgs "Good Times Roll" a Tribute to The Cars

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm The Queen's

Electric Circus: Fool's Folly

 Sat, 04 Apr at 06:30 pm 21 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4S6, Canada

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sun, 15 Mar at 03:00 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Art in Maffeo Park 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

2026 CEDAR SPRING WITCHES MARKET

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Cedar Community Hall

Ballet Victoria: Alice in Wonderland

 Tue, 19 May at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Peaceful Civic Mobilization @ Port Theatre

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:30 pm The Port Theatre

GOT STONES! Rolling Stones Steel Wheels Tour Nanaimo at The Port Theatre

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Sweet Tooth Presents: Dirty Disney!

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm The Queen's

The Big Heart Journey: A Celebration of Feelings

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

Infinity Rush The Rush Concert Experience

Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Cinefest 2026

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Malaspina Theatre

"DBX - The Doobie Brothers Experience" is coming to the Port Theatre.

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm Port Theatre, Nanaimo BC

SPCA Nanaimo Fundraiser

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm BC SPCA Nanaimo

Fashion for Compassion 2026 -Nanaimo Hospice

 Sun, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3N8, Canada

Photos with the Easter Bunny

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:30 am 6100 Doumont Rd Free

SPENDO with guests TROPHY DAD live in Nanaimo April 2nd at The Queens

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:00 pm The Queen's CAD 23

Coombs Fair

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

American Rock Legends at The Port Theatre - BC

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

War On The Catwalk at The Port Theatre - BC

 Wed, 25 Mar The Port Theatre - BC

The Making of Our Planet at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sun, 12 Apr The Port Theatre - BC

MIINA at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC)

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm The Queen's

Lil Godd Live In Nanaimo BC

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:30 pm The Globe Live Studio CAD 28

Paint & Sip Spring

 Sat, 21 Mar at 05:00 pm The Vault Cafe CAD 39

American Rock Legends - A Tribute to Fogerty CCR & Seger

 Thu, 26 Mar at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

A Handmade Spring Makers Market

 Fri, 01 May at 02:00 pm 2300 Bowen Road , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia

Boy Player

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm The OV Arts Centre

YEGG, DEATH MACHINE, JISEI, KRYPTEIA - NANAIMO

 Sun, 15 Mar at 07:00 pm 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada

Africa Day Nanaimo

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Beban Park Social Centre

High on Love Bhakti Festival 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 10:00 am Gabriola Commons

ReThinking Drinking: Free Community Screening & Panel Discussion

 Wed, 25 Mar at 02:30 pm Malaspina Theatre

Queer Crafternoon

 Sun, 22 Mar at 01:00 pm VIRL Creativity Commons

Alice at The Port Theatre - BC

 Wed, 20 May at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Patrick Aleck's Community Drum Circle

 Thu, 12 Mar at 05:30 pm 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5GR

War On The Catwalk

 Thu, 26 Mar at 03:00 am The Port Theatre

Vancouver Island Symphony: Cosette Justo Valdes - Romeo & Juliet

 Fri, 24 Apr at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

American Rock Legends - Nanaimo

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:30 am The Port Theatre

The Making of Life on Our Planet

 Sat, 11 Apr at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Juliet and Romeo at The Port Theatre - BC

 Wed, 06 May The Port Theatre - BC

Ballet Kelowna: Vividus - Full of Life

 Thu, 19 Mar The Port Theatre

The Ones We Love(d): A Village Grief Ceremony

 Sat, 14 Mar at 05:00 pm Gabriola Commons Poetry Yurt - 675 North Road

Alice in Wonderland - Nanaimo

 Thu, 21 May at 02:30 am The Port Theatre

The Journeymen at The Port Theatre - BC

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Indie Pop with Jitensha at Big Bang Cider

 Sat, 09 May at 05:30 pm Big Bang Cider

Design Your Own Dominoes with STAEDTLER at Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy 116

 Wed, 01 Apr at 05:00 pm Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy Store 116 Free

Art in Maffeo Park 2026

 Sun, 07 Jun Maffeo Sutton Park Free

Spotlight: Juliet & Romeo With Lost Dog

 Tue, 05 May at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Imagine That! Spring Break Art Camp (FULL)

 Mon, 16 Mar at 09:00 am 115 Chapel st, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9r 4h5

The A.R.T. of Inner Peace: 7-Week Class for Seniors

 Thu, 02 Apr at 11:00 am 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 6S9

Ballet Kelowna - Nanaimo

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:30 am The Port Theatre

Phat Ask Improv Comedy Show - March 18 2026

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm The OV Arts Centre

The Regenerative Human Workshop - Nanaimo

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Beban Park Social Centre

Create a Friendly Tuxedo Cat with FIMO Clay Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy 116

 Mon, 16 Mar at 10:00 am Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy Store 116 Free

Yoga Therapy for Hips, Knees & Feet

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:15 pm 170 Bird Sanctuary Dr CAD 81

The Making of Our Planet Live - Nanaimo

 Sun, 12 Apr at 09:00 pm The Port Theatre

Creative BC Music Programs Info Session in Nanaimo

 Mon, 23 Mar at 05:30 pm The Queen's Free

April Edition: Painting Foundations (3 SPOTS LEFT!)

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:30 pm 115 Chapel st, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9r 4h5

Ty is back at The Wheaty with a brand new painting to share - let's paint friends!

 Mon, 30 Mar at 06:30 pm 1866 Cedar Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V9X 1L7, Canada

GRACE - NOW FULL

 Fri, 17 Apr at 05:00 pm Gabriola Island, BC

7 Stories

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm The OV Arts Centre

Reiki Level I Training - Usui/Holy Fire® III

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm Kind Society Yoga

Ben Bankas

 Sun, 22 Mar at 02:30 am The Port Theatre

Spring Art Sale at VIU

 Thu, 09 Apr at 10:00 am 300 Free

Woven Tapestry

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:00 am Lost Arts Club

April Edition: Drawing Foundations

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:30 pm 115 Chapel st, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9r 4h5

Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting

Sun, 29 Mar at 02:00 pm 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 6S9

Discover the Art of True Meditation

 Wed, 25 Mar at 05:30 pm VI Regional Library Nanaimo North

Cinecentral Script Session at the downtown lybrary

 Tue, 07 Apr at 05:00 pm 90 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G4

Mandala Rock Painting Workshop - NANAIMO

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:30 pm 1300 Princess Royal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5J5, Canada

See Me In Person 2026!

 Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 am Lobelia's Lair Metaphysical Treasures

Seed Bank Launch/Speaker's Series

 Sun, 22 Mar at 01:00 pm Gabriola Agricultural Coop Hall 465 South Road

Intro to Quilling: Flower & Butterfly

 Thu, 09 Apr at 03:00 pm Lost Arts Club

Bringing Poems to Life

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:00 am 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 6S9

Read, Reflect, Write - A Poetry Workshop with Neil Surkan, Nanaimo Poet Laureate

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm Vancouver Island Regional Library North Branch

Read, Reflect, Write - A Poetry Workshop with Neil Surkan, Nanaimo Poet Laureate

 Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm Vancouver Island Regional Library North Branch

Juliet and Romeo - Nanaimo

 Thu, 07 May at 02:30 am The Port Theatre

Weekend Seven Chakra Healing Sound Bath Journey | Virtual |Nanaimo, BC

 Sun, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm Nanaimo USD 16