Music events in Nanaimo

Check out happening music events all around Nanaimo, BC

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

NBC's Waterfront Music Series - DAY 5 - Faber Drive

 Fri, 22 Aug at 05:30 pm 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1

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

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

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

Brian Doerksen in Nanaimo

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

Afro Caribbean Nanaimo BC Party

 Sat, 23 Aug at 10:00 pm Palace Hotel CAD 12

Karaoke Night at SIP

 Sat, 23 Aug at 08:00 pm 106-601 BRUCE AVE, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 3Y6

Triology: album release tour

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

Coco Love Alcorn: conert & workshop

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

Elise LeBlanc w/Rebecca Runions @The Vault

 Sat, 23 Aug at 08:00 pm The Vault Cafe

Concerts in the Park - Moonshine Mollys (Americana/Country)

 Fri, 22 Aug at 06:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

IAN MAKSIN in NANAIMO, BC: SUMMER TOUR 2025

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

Last Years Wishes, Sweet Delirium & FISH LIVE @ The Queen's

 Sat, 16 Aug at 09:30 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

Roy Styffe Quintet at Simonholt Restaurant

 Sun, 21 Sep at 07:30 pm Simonholt Restaurant

Cedar Farmers Market

 Sun, 18 May Woodbank School Free

Kids Bop Dance Party: Fundraiser for NCDC

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 am Nanaimo British Colombia,Canada

Metta Grove Experience ~ Nanaimo, Sep. 14

 Sun, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm Malaspina Theatre

Concerts in the Park - Lazy Mike & The Argyle Jets (Rock/Blues)

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:15 pm Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

SNAK THE RIPPER - Nanaimo

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

Hi Neighbour Day Festival

Fri, 15 Aug at 05:30 pm 1550 Veterans Rd, Parksville, BC, Canada

Petunia & The Vipers LIVE @ The Queen's

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

Latin Beach Party

 Sat, 23 Aug at 10:00 pm The Queen's

Sounds of Summer Concert Series - Doc Fingers

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

The Dextones

 Sat, 23 Aug at 09:30 pm #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Ikons of Rock-Nanaimo, BC!

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

Nick La Riviere Quartet

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

OCTOPOULPE with BÖ.SENBERG (Nanaimo). August 29, 2025 @The Terminal

 Fri, 29 Aug at 07:00 pm The Terminal Bar Nanaimo

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

Stealing Dan at The Queen's

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

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

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

Family Fun Night - Maffeo Sutton Park

 Fri, 22 Aug at 04:30 pm Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

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

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

ASCENT // Goth & Industrial Night LIVE @ LevelTwo Nightclub

Fri, 22 Aug at 09:00 pm LevelTwo Nightclub

Rock City Riot (Judas Priest Tribute) and Conjure Hand with(Thin Lizzy Tribute)

Fri, 22 Aug at 07:00 pm The Queen's

Globe Fest (All Ages Punk Fest) Ft Danger Box, Chronic Fatigue, Niku, Red Lenses, Ironhead

 Sat, 23 Aug at 05:00 pm 25 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Too Many Zooz Dance at the Errington Hall

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

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 at White Sails Brewing

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:30 pm 125 Comox Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 3H9

A Little Shaka, A Lot of Rachel & Matt

Sat, 30 Aug at 04:00 pm Big Bang Cider

The Tristones Host the Sunday Blues Jam at The Queens!

 Sun, 24 Aug at 03:00 pm Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

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

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

Tony Kaye Trio 4th Annual Summer Tour

 Thu, 21 Aug at 09:30 pm #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

BOOMBOXER - ALTERNATIVE ROCK COVER BAND - LIVE AT THE QUEENS

 Fri, 22 Aug at 09:30 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8, Canada

Mixed Abilities Dance Jam

 Fri, 05 Sep at 10:30 am Maffeo Sutton Park

Live Band "Machine Room"

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:30 pm 1604 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9X1L2

Keanu Ienco + Cosmosuarus Live at The Vault!

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

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 BLISTERS LIVE @ The Queen's

 Fri, 29 Aug at 06:30 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

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

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

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

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

Island Karaoke Vendor Booth – Commercial Street Night Market

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

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

Food Truck Fridays and Family Fun Night Concert in the Park at Maffeo-Sutton Park - Nanaimo

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:15 pm Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

The Men in Black

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

The Men in Black: A Tribute o Johnny Cash

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

The Brice Tabish Band Hosts The Queen’s Jam!

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

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

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

MUDHONEY Live at the Queens, plus special guests

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

Tending the Garden Within: A Late Summer Sound Journey 🌿

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:45 am 20 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H2, Canada

Open Mic Night Mondays

 Mon, 18 Aug at 09:30 pm #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Celtara

 Sun, 24 Aug at 05:00 pm #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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

IKONS OF ROCK Show at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo

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

Fleetwood Magic - Tribute Band

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

MJ3 @ Minnoz Lounge

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

One Day Deal Sign Up Event

 Thu, 21 Aug at 01:00 pm 1290 Ruffels Rd, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2B6

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

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

Brayden King Bootleg Tour

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

Ree Is Turning 50 & You're Invited

Sun, 31 Aug at 07:30 pm Nanaimo Bar 2-75 Front Street, Nanaimo B.C

Trevor Price at the Island Roots Farmers' Market

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

Holly Cole

 Fri, 12 Sep The Port Theatre

Club 256 Dance Nanaimo

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

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

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

Ikons of Rock

 Sun, 14 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

Sue Decker | Route 19A Arts Festival

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

Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting

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

Snak The Ripper in Nanaimo

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

Great Lake Swimmers in Nanaimo

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

Island Awaken - Nanaimo

 Fri, 15 Aug at 04:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

Ocie Elliott in Nanaimo

 Thu, 25 Sep at 08:00 pm Port Theatre

SWEET & SOUR: The Ultimate Tribute to Olivia Rodrigo & Sabrina Carpenter (Nanaimo BC)

 Mon, 10 Nov at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

COSMO (a fusion explosion)

 Thu, 25 Sep at 09:00 am #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Terri Clark at The Port Theatre - BC

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

BACK TO BASSics: Vol. I ft ATYYA, AppleCat, & LORE ♡ Friday Sept.19th 2025 @ The Queens in Nanaimo !

 Fri, 19 Sep at 10:00 pm Queen's Hotel

Terri Clark in Nanaimo

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm Port Theatre

Focused Live in Nanaimo

Sat, 30 Aug at 06:30 pm The Queen's

The Lightfoot Band at The Port Theatre - BC

 Tue, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Ocie Elliott in Nanaimo

 Wed, 24 Sep at 08:00 pm Port Theatre

The Lightfoot Band

 Mon, 10 Nov at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Nanaimo Fringe Festival August 7-17, 2025

 Thu, 07 Aug at 07:00 am Downtown Nanaimo

Adventures in Music Camp at Errington Hall

 Mon, 11 Aug at 08:00 am Errington Hall

Terri Clark & Paul Brandt

 Tue, 25 Nov at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre