Performing-arts Events in Nanaimo

Check out happening performing-arts 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

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

Holly Cole at The Port Theatre

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

Nanaimo, British Columbia | September 16, 2025 | The Port Theatre

 Tue, 16 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Coast Salish Drum Making with Donna Manson - Snuneymuxw

 Sat, 25 Oct at 10:00 am Kin Hut Activity Centre

Brent Butt - Nanaimo

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm The Port Theatre

AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER - PORT THEATRE, NANAIMO, BC - SEPTEMBER 23

 Tue, 23 Sep at 07:30 pm The Port Theatre

Petunia & The Vipers LIVE @ The Queen's

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

SNAK THE RIPPER - Nanaimo

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

IAN MAKSIN in NANAIMO, BC: SUMMER TOUR 2025

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

Coco Love Alcorn: concert & workshop

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

Too Many Zooz Dance at the Errington Hall

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

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

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

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

Live Pro Wrestling in Cedar

 Fri, 05 Sep at 06:30 pm Cedar Community Hall

Outdoor Social at the Park

Fri, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour

Joshua Holloway ‘Celeste’ Drag Show

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

Two Asians One Cup | STAND UP COMEDY TOUR

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm The Green Olive by Old City CAD 28

April Wine in Nanaimo

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm Port Theatre

VIPW 12TH ANNIVERSARY NIGHT 2

Sat, 27 Sep at 06:30 pm 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3K7, Canada

The Men in Black: A Tribute o Johnny Cash

 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

Two Asians One Cup | STAND UP COMEDY TOUR

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm 150 Skinner St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6, Canada

Metta Grove Experience ~ Nanaimo, Sep. 14

 Sun, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm Malaspina Theatre

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

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

Connie Kaldor Concert $35

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

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

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

Making Waves: Indigenous Takeover

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm Nanaimo Art Gallery

NIJFA Jazz Jam hosted by Nico Rhodes

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

Ocean Film Festival Canada

 Sat, 25 Oct The Port Theatre

Euthymic Rhythm Presents: Cosmosaurus, Krusty McClown, Shel, and Carl Longstaff 19+

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

Mixed Abilities Dance Jam

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

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

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

IKONS OF ROCK Show at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo

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

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

Keanu Ienco + Cosmosuarus Live at The Vault!

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

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

Brayden King LIVE @ The Queen’s

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

Cinecentral Script Session at the downtown lybrary

 Mon, 08 Sep at 05:30 pm 90 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G4, Canada

Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue: New Performers & New Performances!

 Thu, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm The Queen's

*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

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

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

Ikons of Rock

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

Snak The Ripper in Nanaimo

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

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

Chris Distefano Tickets

Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm Vancouver, B.C

OK, DOPE Presents Emily Woods Live at SIP Neighborhood Pub!

 Tue, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm SIP Neighborhood Pub

Great Lake Swimmers in Nanaimo

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

Ocie Elliott in Nanaimo

 Thu, 25 Sep at 08:00 pm Port Theatre

The Barra MacNeils East Coast Christmas *25th Anniversary

 Sun, 16 Nov at 03:00 pm The 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

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

FALL 2025 BIRD SHOW

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am 6100 Doumont Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6G7, Canada

The Lightfoot Band at The Port Theatre - BC

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

Ocie Elliott

 Tue, 23 Sep at 04:00 pm The Port Theatre

Ocie Elliott at The Port Theatre - BC

 Wed, 24 Sep at 08:00 pm The Port Theatre - BC

Club 256 Dance Nanaimo

 Fri, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm Wellington Hall, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Ocie Elliott in Nanaimo

 Wed, 24 Sep at 08:00 pm Port Theatre