Music events in Nanaimo

Check out happening music events all around Nanaimo, BC

🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival

 Sun, 14 Jun at 11:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park

Canada Day Celebrations

 Wed, 01 Jul at 11:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park

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

2026 Pride Dance - 30 Years of Pride 🌈

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 pm Vancouver Island Conference Centre

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

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

Love Your City - Free Family Fun day!

 Sun, 05 Jul at 11:00 am Maffeo Sutton Park

WildPlay's 20th Anniversary Celebration

 Fri, 26 Jun at 04:00 pm WildPlay Nanaimo

1999 - The Ultimate Prince Experience

 Sun, 07 Jun at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

B.A. JOHNSTON

 Wed, 10 Jun at 09:30 pm #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Candlelight: Tribute to British Rock Legends

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm St. Andrew's United Church CAD 31 to 67

Jazz Affair 2026

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

Crash Test Dummies, Logan Richard in Nanaimo

 Tue, 17 Nov at 07:30 pm Port Theatre

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

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

Picnic in the Plaza 2025

 Sun, 06 Sep at 03:00 pm Diana Krall Plaza

Dan Mangan at The Port Theatre - BC

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

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

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

Bee Gees Revisited - Tribute to the Bee Gees

 Sat, 07 Nov at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Petty Boy Osley - Halfway Home Tour : Nanaimo

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 pm The Globe Live Studio CAD 28 to 65

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

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

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

Sunday Punk Rock Matinee at The Globe

 Sun, 31 May at 04:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Bee Gees Revisited at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sun, 08 Nov at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Menopause The Musical at The Port Theatre - BC

 Sun, 20 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Concerts in the Park - Glen & Maggy (Folk)

 Wed, 08 Jul at 01:00 pm Mansfield Park

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

Coombs Fair

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

Concerts in the Park - Tangible Two (Hip Hop/Rap)

 Wed, 22 Jul at 06:00 pm Deverill Park, Nanaimo

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

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

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:30 pm 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8

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

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

Concerts in the Park - Paul Gellman (Rock)

 Fri, 07 Aug at 01:00 pm Bowen 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

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

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

ROAR 2026 Picnic en Blanc

 Sat, 11 Jul at 05:00 pm North Nanaimo

Rainbow Rave: Silent Disco 🪩

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

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

Concerts in the Park - Mad Riddim Duo ft. Janelle Reid (Reggae/Dub)

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm Bowen Park

Happy Endings live at The Queen’s

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

NAMELESS KING // THIRTEEN GOATS // BUTCHER - NANAIMO

 Fri, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

10th Annual Bulls Broncs & Barrels

 Fri, 14 Aug at 06:00 pm Coombs Rodeo Grounds

Pride on the Mic 🎤

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:30 pm MGM Restaurant

Em Beihold Tickets

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

1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience

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

Nanaimo Idol 2026 Round 2

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:30 pm The Queen's CAD 17

A Tribute to City & Colour @ 21 Nicol

 Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 pm 21 Nicol St CAD 25

WUNDERBREAD LIVE @ The Queen's

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

Concerts in the Park - Shel Prince (Country/Folk)

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm Mansfield Park

Latin Night @ The Queen's

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 pm The Queen's CAD 12

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

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

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

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

Zoo! LIVE in Nanaimo with Special Guests

 Fri, 10 Jul at 10:00 pm The Queen's CAD 17

Road Poets Concert Gabriola (Album Release)

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

M C B play Parksville

Fri, 31 Jul at 06:30 pm Parksville Beach

Road Poets at the Queen's Hotel Nanaimo

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

NBC Waterfront Music Series!

 Fri, 17 Jul at 05:30 pm 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1

The Unending - Nanaimo, BC // w/ Dendros

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

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

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

Concerts in the Park - Jordan Reems (Pop)

 Wed, 12 Aug at 06:00 pm Mcgregor Park

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

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

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

Dover Bay Class of 2006

 Sat, 19 Sep at 06:00 pm Nanaimo Curling Club CAD 45

Sam Tudor - Live in Nanaimo

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

Highwaymen Show - Great American Outlaws Tribute Concert

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

**UPDATE** Omniesia / Decryptor / Butcher - Nanaimo

 Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 pm 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada

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

Seasons & Synchronicity featuring the Sinclair Singers & JUST US

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

Orchid Orchestra in Nanaimo - The Feel Tour

 Sun, 12 Jul at 04:30 pm Soundyarden Free

BANDIDOS AT THE QUEENS

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

BA Johnson at Nanaimo Bar

 Wed, 10 Jun at 08:00 pm The Nanaimo BAR

Canadian Environment Event - by Seniors for Climate - FREE

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm Diana Krall Plaza

METAL MATINEE at the Globe

Sun, 14 Jun at 02:00 pm The Globe Live Studio

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

 Fri, 30 Oct at 06:30 pm St. Andrew's United Church CAD 30 to 64

Busheikin/Villette Present: Chris Gestrin Trio

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm Nanaimo Conservatory of Music CAD 33

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

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

Live at The Terminal Bar / Siibii x LOV x Kiva Mh

 Sun, 12 Jul at 09:00 pm The Terminal Bar Nanaimo CAD 17

ISLAND NOTES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS - CELLOVISTA

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

THE B34ST in NANAIMO

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

Music, Dance and Kolobok

 Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Malaspina Theatre

ISLAND NOTES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS THE FERNWOOD TRIO

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

Dave Teichroeb & Road Poets

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

Coombs Hillbilly Bluegrass Workshop 2026

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

Duane Round Community Room Dedication

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Dover

Serenity Sessions - A Fundraiser for the Yurt and Gabriola Outreach

 Sun, 28 Jun at 07:30 pm 675 North Road, Gabriola, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0R 1X3

Crissinger/Barnum play Gabriola

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

Organ Dedication & Recital

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

Spring Music Recital

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Neighbourhood Church

Mark C plays 256 Legion

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

A Midsummer Evensong

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm 1797 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9X1L6

Oceanview Guitar Studio & Creative Services Open House

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