Music events in Nanaimo

Check out happening music events all around Nanaimo, BC

Brian Doerksen in Nanaimo

 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

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

 Sun, 07 Sep at 11:00 am Woodgrove Centre

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

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

Graham Villette Quintet

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

Connie Kaldor Concert $35

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

Holly Cole at The Port Theatre

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

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

SNAK THE RIPPER - Nanaimo

 Sat, 18 Oct at 09:30 pm The Queen's

Goddess Singing Circle

 Sat, 27 Sep at 06:00 pm Triple Moon Mercantile

Nanaimo Concert Band

 Sat, 01 Nov The Port Theatre

Coco Love Alcorn: concert & workshop

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

April Wine at The Port Theatre - BC

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

Too Many Zooz Dance at the Errington Hall

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

Kids Bop Dance Party: Fundraiser for NCDC

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

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

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

Navratri 2025- Garba & Dandiya Night

 Sat, 27 Sep at 06:00 pm Beban Park Social Centre

Synchronicity Four - Tribute to The Police

 Sat, 13 Sep The Port Theatre

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

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

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

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

RED GIANT - LIVE @ The Queen's

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

Roy Styffe Quintet at Simonholt Restaurant

 Sun, 21 Sep at 07:30 pm Simonholt Restaurant

Triology: album release tour

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

Cedar Farmers Market

 Sun, 18 May Woodbank School Free

Friday Night Social: Pokémon Trivia Night with Got Pop? Concerts!

 Fri, 19 Sep at 06:00 pm 3200 N Island Highway , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9T 1W1

Peter Hudson at the Well Pub

 Thu, 18 Sep at 07:30 pm The Well Pub

Joshua Holloway ‘Celeste’ Drag Show

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

Stealing Dan at The Queen's

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

Karaoke Night at SIP

 Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm 106-601 BRUCE AVE, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 3Y6

Lavender & Lefty at Mount Benson Legion 256

 Thu, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256

THE ENABLERS DANCE PARTY

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

April Wine in Nanaimo

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm Port Theatre

The Men in Black: A Tribute o Johnny Cash

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

The Men in Black

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

Ikons of Rock-Nanaimo, BC!

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

BOOMBOXER - ALTERNATIVE ROCK COVER BAND - LIVE @ THE GLOBE - ALL-AGES

 Fri, 03 Oct at 06:30 pm The Globe Live Studio

The Dub Picnic

Sat, 06 Sep at 04:00 pm Gabriola Commons

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

Synchronicity Four at The Port Theatre

 Sun, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

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

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

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

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

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

KANDLE (Danger To Dream Tour) Nanaimo

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

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

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

Antonio Larosa live at The Queens W/ Special Guest Emmett Jerome

 Thu, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm The Queen's

One Leg One Eye

 Sat, 11 Oct at 08:00 pm The Vault Cafe CAD 20

NIJFA Jazz Jam hosted by Nico Rhodes

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

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

Open Mic Night Mondays

 Mon, 08 Sep at 09:30 pm #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

ASCENT // Goth & Industrial Night LIVE @ LevelTwo Nightclub

 Fri, 19 Sep at 09:00 pm LevelTwo Nightclub

Sweet Spot Laugh Lounge with CHRIS GORDON (Nanaimo BC)

 Sun, 28 Sep at 07:00 pm Sweet Spot Lounge Nanaimo

Keanu Ienco + Cosmosuarus Live at The Vault!

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

Mark Crissinger Band - Nanaimo

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

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

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

THE BOOM BOOMS & DANIEL WESLEY at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC)

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm The Queen's

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

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

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

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

Euthymic Rhythm and The Queens Present: Stoned Pilots, The Black Cats, and Wasn't Not

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 pm The Queen's

The Brice Tabish Band Hosts The Queen’s Jam!

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

IKONS OF ROCK Show at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo

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

MUDHONEY Live at the Queens, plus special guests

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

Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society Anniversary Dinner & Dance

 Sat, 04 Oct at 05:00 pm Bowen Park

Completely Creedence - Band

 Thu, 04 Dec The Port Theatre

Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting

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

Nick La Riviere Quartet

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

Confession Publique

 Thu, 09 Oct at 07:30 pm Port Theatre, Nanaimo BC

Holly Cole

 Fri, 12 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Brayden King LIVE @ The Queen’s

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

Dallas Smith at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sun, 19 Oct at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Alexander Technique Workshop

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am 375 Selby Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 2R4

International Guitar Night

 Thu, 29 Jan at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

MJ3 @ Minnoz Lounge

 Sat, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge

The Nanaimo Rock Choir

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm 1300 Princess Royal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5J5, Canada

Brayden King Bootleg Tour

 Fri, 24 Oct at 09:00 pm The Queen's CAD 23

Trevor Price at the Island Roots Farmers' Market

 Wed, 17 Sep at 03:00 pm Island Roots Farmers' Market

Club 256 Dance Nanaimo

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm Wellington Hall, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting

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

Family Fun Fest

 Sun, 14 Sep at 11:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

*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

Fleetwood Magic - Tribute Band

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

WBBL-(UK) W/ THE FRUIT STAND & SELAYNE @ QUEENS NANAIMO

 Sat, 11 Oct at 10:00 pm The Queen's

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

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

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

Ikons of Rock

 Sun, 14 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Sue Decker | Route 19A Arts Festival

 Thu, 18 Sep at 01:00 pm Little Qualicum Hall, 1210 Centre Rd, Dashwood, BC, Canada

Snak The Ripper in Nanaimo

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

Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting

 Sun, 19 Oct at 01:00 pm 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 6S9

Nanaimo Youth Choir

 Tue, 09 Sep at 04:15 pm 375 Selby Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 2R4

Euthymic Rhythm Presents: The Grundles, The Next, Dolly's Desire, and Vying for Glory @ The Terminal

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm The Terminal Bar, Nanaimo

Great Lake Swimmers in Nanaimo

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:30 pm The Queen's

CROWN OF MADNESS // NAMELESS KING // OMNIESIA // DECRYPTOR - Oct 9th @ The Globe

 Thu, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm 25 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9, Canada

Emotional Expression Through Songwriting & Sound

 Tue, 21 Oct at 07:00 pm Nanaimo Art Gallery

Poynter Presents: My Son The Hurricane

 Thu, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm The Haven, Gabriola Island

TERRI CLARK AND PAUL BRANDT Homecoming 2.0 Tour - Port Theatre, Nanaimo

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

THE STRUMBELLAS at The Port Theatre (Nanaimo BC)

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Ocie Elliott in Nanaimo

 Thu, 25 Sep at 08:00 pm Port Theatre

Over 60 Free Jazz Ensemble Workshop

 Mon, 15 Sep at 01:00 pm Kin Park At Depature Bay Beach

Chase River & Cinnabar Valley Heritage Day

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