Entertainment events in Nanaimo

Check out happening entertainment events all around Nanaimo, BC

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 Sat, 27 Sep at 07:00 pm First Baptist Church

FIREWORKS - A Celebration of The Music of The Tragically Hip at The Port Theatre (Nanaimo BC)

 Fri, 26 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Fleetwood Magic Performs at The Port Theatre, Sept 20, 2025!

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Concerts in the Park - Kevin's Bacon (Classic, 90s & Current Rock)

 Wed, 27 Aug at 06:00 pm Westwood Lake Park

Nanaimo Card Comic & Toy Expo

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 am Beban Park Social Centre

BC/DC LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S

 Fri, 19 Sep at 06:00 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

Nanaimo, British Columbia | September 16, 2025 | The Port Theatre

 Tue, 16 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Light 'EmUp.TV 1st Annual Woodgrove Mall Cruise-In Car Show

 Sun, 07 Sep at 11:00 am Woodgrove Centre

GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS & ELLIOTT BROOD at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC)

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm The Queen's

AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER - PORT THEATRE, NANAIMO, BC - SEPTEMBER 23

 Tue, 23 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

April Wine at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sun, 15 Feb at 08:00 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Music Video Bingo at SIP Pub

 Fri, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm 106-601 BRUCE AVE, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 3Y6

Kids Bop Dance Party: Fundraiser for NCDC

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 am Alice's Restaurant

THE ENABLERS DANCE PARTY

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm Rocking Horse Pub

VIPW 12TH ANNIVERSARY NIGHT 2

Sat, 27 Sep at 06:30 pm 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3K7, Canada

CrowdParty Trivia Night at SIP

 Thu, 28 Aug at 08:00 pm 106-601 BRUCE AVE, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 3Y6

Ocean Film Festival Canada

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

IAN MAKSIN in NANAIMO, BC: SUMMER TOUR 2025

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm St Paul's Anglican Church CAD 19 to 49

Aug 29-30 Hawthorne Moving Liquidation in Parksville

 Fri, 29 Aug at 09:00 am 587 Hawthorne Rise, Parksville, BC V9P 2K3

Roy Styffe Quintet at Simonholt Restaurant

 Sun, 21 Sep at 07:30 pm Simonholt Restaurant

Cedar Farmers Market

 Sun, 18 May Woodbank School Free

RED GIANT - LIVE @ The Queen's

 Fri, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm The Queen's

Mark Crissinger Band - Nanaimo

Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm Moose #1052

Live Pro Wrestling in Cedar

 Fri, 05 Sep at 06:30 pm Cedar Community Hall

Triology: album release tour

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm The Haven, Gabriola Island

Rock Or Bust - Tribute to AC/DC

 Fri, 05 Sep The Port Theatre

April Wine in Nanaimo

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm Port Theatre

Holly Cole at The Port Theatre

 Sat, 13 Sep at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

Joshua Holloway ‘Celeste’ Drag Show

 Fri, 12 Sep at 09:00 pm The Nanaimo BAR

Commercial Street Night Market 2025

 Thu, 28 Aug at 05:00 pm Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada

Sounds of Summer Concert Series - Doc Fingers

 Fri, 29 Aug at 12:00 pm 321 Wesley St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5, Canada

VIDL S10 DODGEBALL!

 Tue, 09 Sep at 07:00 pm 4355 Jingle Pot Rd, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9T 5P4

Kenny Vs Spenny Live In Nanaimo BC

 Sat, 18 Oct at 08:00 pm The Queen's

MUDHONEY Live at the Queens, plus special guests

 Thu, 11 Sep at 09:00 pm The Queen's

Ikons of Rock-Nanaimo, BC!

 Mon, 15 Sep at 07:30 pm Port Theatre, Nanaimo BC

Petunia & The Vipers LIVE @ The Queen's

 Fri, 05 Sep at 06:30 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

Graham Villette Quintet

 Sat, 06 Sep at 05:30 pm Lighthouse Bistro & Pub

Coco Love Alcorn: concert & workshop

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm The Haven, Gabriola Island

Picnic in the Plaza 2025

 Sun, 31 Aug at 03:00 pm Diana Krall Plaza

Two Asians One Cup | STAND UP COMEDY TOUR

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm 150 Skinner St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6, Canada

Connie Kaldor Concert $35

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:30 pm Nanaimo Yacht Club

Gisto and the Grateful Living @ The Queen’s Nanaimo

 Fri, 29 Aug at 09:30 pm The Queen's

DUTCH NETWORK PUBNIGHT - NANAIMO

 Fri, 29 Aug at 07:00 pm 6582 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0A4, Canada

Vancouver Island Exhibition 2025

 Fri, 19 Sep at 10:00 am #4 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9T 3K7

Metta Grove Experience ~ Nanaimo, Sep. 14

 Sun, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm Malaspina Theatre

Led Zepagain - The Most Authentic Representation of Led Zeppelin in The World Today!

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Lip Forest w/ Teenage Tiger @ The Vault Cafe (Nanaimo, BC)

 Thu, 04 Sep at 09:00 pm 499 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B7, Canada

'No Worries If Not' - Gabriola Theatre Festival

 Thu, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm 1475 Peterson Road, Gabriola, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0R 1X7

Stealing Dan at The Queen's

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8, Canada

NIJFA Jazz Jam hosted by Nico Rhodes

 Sat, 13 Sep at 09:00 pm The Vault Cafe

Halloween Bash Live Band Olav & Lefty with Todd Smiley

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm 1604 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9X1L2

Let's Go Surfin'! - A Salute to the Beach Boys

 Sat, 27 Sep at 07:30 pm Port Theatre, Nanaimo BC

Two Asians One Cup | STAND UP COMEDY TOUR

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm The Green Olive by Old City CAD 28

STEVE-O Crash & Burn Tour - Nanaimo

Mon, 06 Oct at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

Tom Green at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Northern Lights, Southern Sounds - The Raven Lunatics LIVE @ The Queen's

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

JEM ROLLS: Adventures In Canadian Parking Lots

 Wed, 27 Aug at 07:00 pm 1475 Peterson Road, Gabriola, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0R 1X7

Western Edge Theatre Variety Act Fundraiser!!!

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

MC Bodhi | Good Vibes and High Fives Tour w/ Special Headliner SIRREAL #2

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

The Heterosexuals - at the Gabriola Theatre Festival

 Tue, 26 Aug at 07:00 pm 1475 Peterson Road, Gabriola, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0R 1X7

Who is Spicee Pie?

Sat, 30 Aug at 07:00 pm Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

Too Many Zooz Dance at the Errington Hall

 Sat, 11 Oct at 08:00 pm 1390 Errington Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V0R, Canada

How I Met My Mother - at the Gabriola Theatre Centre

 Thu, 28 Aug at 05:00 pm 1475 Peterson Road, Gabriola, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0R 1X7

Euthymic Rhythm Presents: Cosmosaurus, Krusty McClown, Shel, and Carl Longstaff

 Sat, 13 Sep at 07:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

TRIBUNAL // KAYAS // EMPRESS (Nanaimo). September 6, 2025 @ The Terminal

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada

Myc Sharratt & the Alibis 20th Anniversary Celebration Live at St Andrew's

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo

Antler, Deathbound, ENDR - DEATH OF SUMMER TOUR - Nanaimo

 Sun, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada

Euthymic Rhythm Presents: The Porter Brothers, Bizkit Park, and The Black Cats

 Sat, 27 Sep at 07:00 pm The Terminal Bar Nanaimo

Comedy Night: Byron Bertram is SERGEI PUTINSKI ft 5 to 10

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

VIPW INVADES THE VIEX

Fri, 19 Sep at 11:00 am V.I.E.X

Outdoor Social at the Park

Fri, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

Keanu Ienco + Cosmosuarus Live at The Vault!

 Thu, 18 Sep at 08:00 pm The Vault Cafe

The Brice Tabish Band Hosts The Queen’s Jam!

 Sun, 07 Sep at 03:00 pm The Queen's

Island Karaoke Vendor Booth – Commercial Street Night Market

 Thu, 28 Aug at 05:00 pm Commercial Street Night Market

Stand-Up Open Mic Comedy at SIP

 Tue, 02 Sep at 08:00 pm 106-601 BRUCE AVE, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 3Y6

Travel Talks with Holland America Line

 Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm 6750 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9V 1S3

The Men in Black

 Sun, 05 Oct at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

JRNY the Tribute "Don't Stop Believin'" Tour of the Americas!

 Fri, 12 Sep at 10:00 pm Queen's Hotel

Nanaimo screening of Asog

 Mon, 25 Aug at 07:00 pm Galaxy Cinemas Nanaimo

Nanaimo, BC - Punchline Nutrition Presents- Alex Mackenzie's Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour

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

The Men in Black: A Tribute o Johnny Cash

 Sun, 05 Oct at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

Nick La Riviere Quartet

 Thu, 11 Sep at 05:30 pm Lighthouse Bistro & Pub

Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting

 Sun, 14 Sep at 01:00 pm 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 6S9

Brayden King LIVE @ The Queen’s

 Fri, 24 Oct at 09:30 pm The Queen's

Club 256 Dance Nanaimo

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Wellington Hall, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

IKONS OF ROCK Show at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo

 Mon, 15 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Open Mic Night Mondays

 Mon, 25 Aug at 09:30 pm #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Cinecentral Script Session at the downtown lybrary

 Mon, 08 Sep at 05:30 pm 90 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G4, Canada

THE BRAINS // THE FOMITES // STILTSKINS (Nanaimo). October 24, 2025 @ The Terminal Bar

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm The Terminal Bar Nanaimo

Holly Cole

 Fri, 12 Sep The Port Theatre

Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting

 Sun, 16 Nov at 01:00 pm 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 6S9

Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue: New Performers & New Performances!

 Thu, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm The Queen's

Chase River & Cinnabar Valley Heritage Day

 Sat, 20 Sep at 11:00 am Chase River Elementary

Fleetwood Magic - Tribute Band

 Fri, 19 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Biochar Film Screening - The Secret of El Dorado. Pre potluck (optional)

 Wed, 27 Aug at 08:00 pm 88 Princess St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4M3, Canada

The Men in Black: The Songs and storiesThe Men in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash

 Sun, 05 Oct at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

By Medieval Fall Fair! (Not a Tarot Etc event)

 Sun, 14 Sep at 10:00 am Coombs Fair & Fairgrounds

End of Summer Splash at Westwood Lake Park

 Wed, 27 Aug at 05:00 pm Westwood Lake, Nanaimo

Thunder From Down Under

 Mon, 22 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

*SOLD OUT* MUDHONEY Live at the Queens, with guests Caveman & The Banshee and Dry Goods

 Thu, 11 Sep at 09:00 pm The Queen's