Music events in Nanaimo

Check out happening music events all around Nanaimo, BC

Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm Victoria Crescent CAD 44 to 124

Boots 'N Boats

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

Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026

 Thu, 06 Aug at 05:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

ASHLEY MACISAAC Live in Nanaimo. June 27, 2026 @ The Terminal

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada

Joe Jackson Tickets

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

Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta

 Sun, 19 Jul at 08:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park

Nanaimo Beatlemania!

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

VegFest Nanaimo 2026

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

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

 Fri, 31 Jul at 09:00 pm St. Andrew's United Church CAD 31 to 63

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

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

Busheikin/Villette Present: John Lee Trio

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Nanaimo Conservatory of Music CAD 33

Dan Mangan at The Port Theatre - BC

 Fri, 18 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

The Nanaimo Rock Choir

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

The Michael Jackson HIStory Show - Nanaimo, BC

 Tue, 26 May at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

1999 - The Ultimate Prince Experience

 Sun, 07 Jun The Port Theatre

Jazz Affair 2026

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256

LOVE ME JEJE: AN AFRO-RNB EXPERIENCE NANAIMO

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 pm Evolve NightClub CAD 12 to 17

Concerts in the Park - Murfitt & Main (Bluegrass/Banjo; as part of Food Truck Friday)

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

Jazz Affair 2026 with Christine and Ingrid Jensen

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, East Wellington Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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

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

Concerts in the Park - Chris Noel & The Burning House (Rock/Blues; as part of Family Fun Night)

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:30 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

PRIDE WEEK LIVE EXPERIENCE: Dallas Grey at Old City Station

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm The Old City Station Pub CAD 17 to 28

Concerts in the Park -Donny Boyd & Fine Co. (Rock/Blues)

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm Kin Beach Park Kin Hut

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

NanaimoUkrFest 2026

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm 4017 Victoria Ave Free

Concerts in the Park - Tropic Mayhem (Pop; as part of Food Truck Friday)

 Fri, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews, Nanaimo, BC(6:30pm)

 Tue, 03 Nov at 06:30 pm St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada CAD 40

Happy Endings live at The Queen’s

 Fri, 05 Jun at 09:30 pm The Queen's

Coombs Fair

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

Rainbow Rave: Silent Disco 🪩

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm Colliery Dam Park

Chuck Ragan and Friends - Nanaimo

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

One Table, One Nanaimo: Free Pancake Breakfast

 Sat, 16 May at 08:30 am Maffeo Sutton Park

Concerts in the Park - Mad Riddim featuring Janelle Reid (Reggae/Ska)

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm Bowen Park

Sabbat (Japan) - Witches Hammer, Ares Kingdom, Empty Chalice

 Thu, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm The Globe Live Studio CAD 23

FLASHBACK: AN 80’s & 90’s Tribute!!

 Fri, 22 May at 08:00 pm The Old City Station Pub

Em Beihold Tickets

 Thu, 11 Jun at 08:00 pm Vancouver, B.C

Concerts in the Park - New Road Echo (Country/Rock; as part of Family Fun Night)

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:45 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

Heavy Airship Led Zeppelin experience live at The Queen’s

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm The Queen's

THE GECKO BAND | GOLD & CHROME TOUR | LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S | FRIDAY SHOW

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

Dance Small Town Artillery Collective

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Errington Hall

1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

Concerts in the Park - Jared Popma & Band (Folk)

 Wed, 10 Jun at 01:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park

WUNDERBREAD LIVE @ The Queen's

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

NewDad Tickets

Mon, 18 May at 07:00 pm Vancouver, B.C

Mark C plays Wolf Brewing

Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Wolf Brewing Company

Island Soul Choir - All The Love In Your Heart at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sun, 24 May at 03:00 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Africa Day Nanaimo

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

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

 Fri, 22 May at 05:30 pm The Queens

Petty Boy Osley - Halfway Home Tour : Nanaimo

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm The Globe Live Studio CAD 28 to 65

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

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

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

YEGG Album Release, The Hallowed Catharsis, Cryptic Enslavement, Gorilla Flip (Nanaimo)

 Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

The Unending - Nanaimo, BC // w/ Dendros

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Zaddyfest 3

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Nanaimo Blues Festival Fundraiser & Silent Auction

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm The Queen's

No Faith In Fortune / Endr / Mutual Trauma / Josh - NANAIMO

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Pentecost Sunday Celebration

 Sun, 24 May at 04:30 pm Maffeo Sutton Park Free

ISLAND NOTES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS THE MID-ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC PLAYERS

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm 100 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H2, Canada

Dave Teichroeb & Road Poets (Queen's Hotel Nanaimo)

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm The Queen's

M C B play Parksville

Fri, 31 Jul at 06:30 pm Parksville Beach

Tomatoes Tried to K*ll Me, but Banjos Saved My Life......a fundraiser for Literacy Central

Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 pm Shaw Auditorium At Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Sam Tudor - Live in Nanaimo

 Thu, 18 Jun at 08:30 pm The Vault Cafe CAD 17

F'N Nanaimo - May (Saturmay edition) ft. K. Lani & Ryan

 Sat, 23 May at 05:45 pm Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo Rites of Passage

Highwaymen Show - Great American Outlaws Tribute Concert

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

Road Poets Concert(Album Release)

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:00 pm Gabriola Golf & Country Club

BANDIDOS AT THE QUEENS

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

Seasons & Synchronicity featuring the Sinclair Singers & JUST US

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm St Paul's Anglican Church CAD 25

THE B34ST in NANAIMO

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 pm The Old City Station Pub CAD 23

Orchid Orchestra in Nanaimo - The Feel Tour

 Sun, 12 Jul at 04:30 pm Soundyarden Free

Taste the World | International Cultural Dinner & Fundraiser

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Club CAD 23

Indie Pop with Jitensha at Island Roots Farmers' Market

 Wed, 13 May at 03:00 pm Island Roots Farmers' Market

ISLAND NOTES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS - CELLOVISTA

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm 321 Selby St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R4, Canada

Omniesia / Decryptor / Butcher - Nanaimo

 Fri, 10 Jul at 05:00 pm 25 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9, Canada

Music, Dance and Kolobok

 Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Malaspina Theatre

Road Poets at the Queen's Hotel Nanaimo

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm The Queen's CAD 12

The Shindigs & The Moonsnakes WESTERN CANADA TOUR

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm The Terminal Bar Nanaimo CAD 20

Dave Teichroeb & Road Poets

Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm The Queen's, Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada CAD 20

Dead Churches with The Fomites, Storm Boy, and Dolly Desire

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada

ISLAND NOTES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS THE FERNWOOD TRIO

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm 100 Chapel St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H2, Canada

Organ Dedication & Recital

 Sun, 31 May at 10:30 am 29 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada

F'N Nanaimo - June (this is really far in the future edition)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:45 pm Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo Rites of Passage

Coombs Hillbilly Bluegrass Workshop 2026

 Tue, 28 Jul at 10:00 am Coombs Rodeo Grounds

Spring Music Recital

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Neighbourhood Church

Crissinger/Barnum play Gabriola

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

Mark C plays 256 Legion

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256

Capital Chamber Choir in concert

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

Lazy Mike Mallon & Al Medclaf at the RC Legion #256 - Nanaimo

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

Oceanview Guitar Studio & Creative Services Open House

Thu, 09 Apr at 10:00 am Oceanview Guitar Studio & Creative Services