Entertainment events in Nanaimo

Check out happening entertainment events all around Nanaimo, BC

Fred Frith at the Vault! Phipps Pt. in support

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

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

Boots 'N Boats

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

Nanaimo Beatlemania!

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

Joe Jackson Tickets

 Wed, 27 May at 08:00 pm Vancouver, B.C

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

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm Malaspina Theatre

TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE LIVE @ THE QUEENS NANAIMO!

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm The Queen's CAD 33 to 55

Nanaimo, BC - Europa Super Circus

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

CHASE THE BEAR + THE STEADIES at The Globe Live Studio (Nanaimo BC)

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

VegFest Nanaimo 2026

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

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

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

The Corner Laugh Lounge with Patrick Maliha (Nanaimo BC)

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:00 pm The Corner Lounge

Sun Apr 5 | Nanaimo, BC | 4:30PM | Europa Super Circus

 Sun, 05 Apr at 04:30 pm Under The Big Top! Nanaimo North Town Centre USD 18 to 34

Eagle Eyes (Three Band Extravaganza) with special Guests

Sat, 04 Apr 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

UK Slide Guitar Legend - MARTIN HARLEY at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC)

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm The Queen's

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

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

ALPHA YAYA DIALLO at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC)

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm The Queen's

GARRET T. WILLIE at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC)

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm The Queen's

Nautical Disaster - Live at The Queen's

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 pm The Queen's CAD 35

JENNY DON'T & THE SPURS (PDX) IN NANAIMO!

Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada

VISFF Shorts Program 2

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Malaspina Theatre

IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: A Celebration of the Music of John Prine at St. Andrew's United (Nanaimo BC)

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:30 pm St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo

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

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

32nd Annual Island Fantasy Ball

 Sat, 16 May at 04:30 pm Beban Park Social Centre

The Big Heart Journey: A Celebration of Feelings

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

The Dinghy Dock Pub Drag Show (Nanaimo)

 Sun, 19 Apr at 05:00 pm Dinghy Dock Pub CAD 22

Much Music Video Dance Party - Supporting NDSS Prom

 Sat, 25 Apr at 05:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256

Thu Apr 2 | Nanaimo, BC | 7:00PM | Europa Super Circus

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:00 pm Under The Big Top! Nanaimo North Town Centre USD 18 to 34

Just the 2 of Us - Joëlle Rabu & Buwa at the Phoenix Auditorium on Gabriola Island

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm The Haven, Gabriola Island

Coombs Fair

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

MIINA at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC)

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

Bellingham Bells at Nanaimo NightOwls

 Sat, 04 Jul Serauxmen Stadium

The Nanaimo Rock Choir

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Generations Church CAD 23

Chuck Ragan and Friends - Nanaimo

 Tue, 19 May at 06:30 pm 25 Front St, Nanaimo, BC

Fundraiser For Lisa

 Sat, 04 Apr at 04:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

SIXX - PAXX: EUROPE'S #1 MALE REVUE - PORT THEATRE - NANAIMO

 Tue, 22 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

The James Vickers Band LIVE @ The Queen's

 Fri, 03 Apr at 06:30 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

Got Stones - Rolling Stones Tribute

 Fri, 10 Apr The Port Theatre

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

Nanaimo Museum Crafternoon: Bhangra Saap & Khunda Dance

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 2X1

Africa Day Nanaimo

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

Jokes On Us - Nanaimo | An Evening of Laughs, Vibes and Stand Up Comedy

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm The Green Olive by Old City CAD 17 to 23

M C B play Parksville

Fri, 31 Jul at 06:30 pm Parksville Beach

Wonderland After Dark

 Fri, 03 Apr at 08:00 pm The Palace Bar CAD 28

VOODOO SOMETIMES - The Great Canadian Jam Tour - The Queens, Nanaimo, BC, May 22nd

 Fri, 22 May at 05:30 pm The Queens

Kelowna Falcons at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium

 Tue, 02 Jun at 06:35 pm Serauxmen Stadium

WUNDERBREAD LIVE @ The Queen's

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:30 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

Spotlight: Juliet & Romeo With Lost Dog

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

Hidden Mountains album release at The Globe

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Prom Night 2.0

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm 850 3rd St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada

Last Album - The Tower of Dudes with J. McLaughlin

 Sat, 25 Apr at 04:00 pm The Vault Cafe

The Journeymen at The Port Theatre - BC

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

The Sweet Tooth Spotlight Debuts! (STBR Fundraiser Show)

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm The Queen's

Bachata Social with a little Salsa

Sat, 11 Apr at 07:30 pm Hungarian Cultural Society

Prom Night 2.0

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 am Rotary Field House CAD 28

Unplugged Family Meet Up

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 pm Oliver Woods Rec Centre

REVOLUTION ABOVE DISORDER with HORSEBACK JESUS Live in Nanaimo. April 24, 2026 @ The Terminal

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 pm 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada

Highwaymen Show - Great American Outlaws Tribute Concert

 Thu, 10 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Quiet The Sirens Feature Length Documentary Screening with Guests

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm Malaspina Theatre CAD 25

Wenatchee AppleSox at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium

 Sat, 13 Jun Serauxmen Stadium

Beer & Burger Fundraiser at the Wellington Pub - Nanaimo Community Hospice

 Sat, 06 Jun at 04:00 pm 3956 Victoria Ave CAD 35

50/50 Salsa & Bachata Social

Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm Hungarian Cultural Society

The Making of Our Planet Live - Nanaimo

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

Sweet Tooth Presents- Beltane: Fire & Femininity

Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm The Queen's

Wylkez & Friends

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:30 pm The Nanaimo BAR

7 Stories

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

Garden Witches Tea Party & Psychic Development

 Sun, 10 May at 06:00 pm Birdie & Bees Garden

Celebrating Our Sacred Universe

 Sun, 03 May at 10:00 am 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 6S9

New Driver + Foster Motel @ The Vault

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 pm The Vault Cafe CAD 17

Garden Witches Tea Party & Learn to Read Tea Leaves 🍃

Sun, 14 Jun at 06:00 pm Birdie & Bees Garden

Seasons - Celebrating 20 Years with the Sinclair Singers

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Nanaimo

Malaspina Choir Presents Brahms Requiem

 Sat, 02 May at 07:30 pm St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo

IF4™ | NANAIMO, BC

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm Dover Bay Secondary School

Serenity Sessions Music Meditation - A Community Fundraiser

 Sun, 19 Apr at 02:00 pm 675 North Road, Gabriola, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0R 1X3

Cinecentral Script Session at the downtown lybrary

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

Live Music "Machine Room"

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:30 pm 1604 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9X1L2

Mike Mallon & Al Medcalf Duo at RC Legion # 256 - Nanaimo

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256

Songwriter Workshop

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm 500 Bowen Rd, Unit 6, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7, Canada

Frank J Ney Elementary Fun Fair

 Fri, 29 May at 04:00 pm Frank J Ney Elementary

Tea & Tarot Garden Party

 Sun, 24 May at 06:00 pm Birdie & Bees Garden

minion costume party

Thu, 27 Aug at 09:00 am Downtown Nanaimo