Music events in Nanaimo

Check out happening music events all around Nanaimo, BC

Morgan Wallen at The Port Theatre - BC

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

Fred Frith at the Vault! Phipps Pt. in support

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

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

Candlelight: Tribute to British Rock Legends | Nanaimo

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo

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

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

Eagle Eyes (Three Band Extravaganza) with special Guests

Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm The Queen's

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

The Australian Bee Gees Show

 Sun, 12 Apr The Port 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

Health & Carpenter Brut Tickets

Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Vancouver, B.C

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

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

The Big Heart Journey: A Celebration of Feelings

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

Ryan McMahon UNDER THE INFLUENCE TOUR FINALE

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm 21 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4S6, Canada, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4S6

The Dark Eighties - The Cure / New Order / Depeche Mode Party in Nanaimo

 Sat, 09 May at 09:30 pm The Queen's

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

CRIMEWAVE: A DARKWAVE PARTY - NANAIMO (19+)

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

Ghostly Hounds, Spencer Jo Band, Atticus Mercredi Live at The Vault Nanaimo

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm The Vault Cafe

Fred Frith! Second Night Added!

Wed, 29 Apr at 07:00 pm The Vault Cafe

MIINA at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC)

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

Bring The House Down Vol.2 - Pineo & Loeb @ Evolve NightClub

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm Evolve NightClub CAD 23 to 39

Dance Small Town Artillery Collective

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Errington Hall

HEAT & HONEY

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 pm LevelTwo Nightclub CAD 15 to 20

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

DBX - The Doobie Brothers Experience

 Thu, 09 Apr The Port Theatre

A Friday Night of Metal with Death Proof, Gate Theory, Butcher and The Bifurcated

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

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

Africa Day Nanaimo

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

Lazy Mike & The Argyle Jets host the Sunday Blues Jam at the Queens - Nanaimo

 Sun, 19 Apr at 03:00 pm The Queen's

M C B play Parksville

Fri, 31 Jul at 06:30 pm Parksville Beach

Morgan Wallen Tribute

 Tue, 14 Apr The Port Theatre

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

WUNDERBREAD LIVE @ The Queen's

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

Vibra Tropica | Latin Afro Fusion Party

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 pm LevelTwo Nightclub

The Island Consort presents Travellin'

 Sun, 19 Apr at 02:30 pm St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo

ASCENT // Goth & Industrial Night LIVE @ LevelTwo Nightclub

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 pm LevelTwo Nightclub

Indie Pop with Jitensha at Big Bang Cider

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

Hidden Mountains album release at The Globe

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

Last Album - The Tower of Dudes with J. McLaughlin

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

Lavender & Lefty play Nanaimo's Mount Benson Legion 256

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256

Mark Crissinger @ Cedar Market

 Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am Cedar Farmers Market

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

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

Get Your Groove On

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am North Nanaimo

Mike Mallon & Al Medcalf "Old Time Country Duo" at the Moose Lodge 1052 - Nanaimo

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Moose Hall

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

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

BANDIDOS AT THE QUEENS

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm The Queen's CAD 28

Serenity Sessions Music Meditation - A Community Fundraiser

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

Voices of Legends MOOSE LODGE NANAIMO

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm Nanaimo Moose Lodge #1052 (Moose Hall) CAD 39

H II REGIONS W/ Zubot Loewen Zubot

 Thu, 23 Apr at 09:00 pm The Vault Cafe CAD 28

Mark C plays Nanaimo Folk Connection

Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Hope Lutheran Church

Crissinger/Barnum play Gabriola

Fri, 26 Jun at 05:00 pm Ravenskill Orchards - Home of Gabbie's Cider

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

Harmonic Presence: Music of the Spheres of Being

 Fri, 24 Apr at 03:00 pm 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 6S9

Mark C plays 256 Legion

 Thu, 18 Jun 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

Capital Chamber Choir in concert

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm St. Andrew's United Church CAD 33

British Organist ..... British Organ .... British Composers

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm St Paul's Anglican Church CAD 33