# All Events in Nanaimo

- **City**: Nanaimo
- **State**: British Columbia
- **Country**: Canada
- **Continent**: North America
- **Timezone**: -08:00
- **Currency**: CAD
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## Featured Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Port Angeles Lefties at Nanaimo NightOwls Baseball at Serauxmen Stadium
  - **Date**: Sun, 02 Aug at 01:05 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/port-angeles-lefties-at-nanaimo-nightowls-baseball-at-serauxmen-stadium/2400029427848356
  - **Venue**: Serauxmen Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nanaimo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at St. Andrew's United Church under the gentle glow of
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 09:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul at 11:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-tribute-to-coldplay/2700030035447145
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church
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  - **Price**: min: 31, max: 63, currency: CAD
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nanaimo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at St. Andrew's United Church under the ge
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm – Fri, 22 Jan at 08:45 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-queen-vs-the-beatles/2700029365395738
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church
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  - **Price**: min: 30.5, max: 66.5, currency: CAD
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, art

## Nanaimo's Most-Loved

### Events Categories

- [Music (73 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/music)
- [Business (15 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/business)
- [Concert (20 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts)
- [Parties (62 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/parties)
- [Food & Drinks (52 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/food-drinks)
- [Comedy (11 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/comedy)
- [Crafts (17 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/crafts)
- [Festivals (56 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/festivals)
- [Fine Arts (26 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/fine-arts)
- [Dance (21 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/dance)
- [Health & Wellness (24 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/health-wellness)
- [Kids (33 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/kids)
- [Performances (62 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/performances)
- [Photography (9 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/photography)
- [Sports (30 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sports)
- [Theatre (11 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/theatre)
- [Trips & Adventure (26 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/trips-adventures)
- [Gaming (3 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/gaming)
- [Cooking (3 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/cooking)
- [Fashion (1 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/fashion)
- [Technology (1 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/technology)

## Popular Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews, Nanaimo, BC(6:30pm)
  - **Description**: We are delighted to present... AN EVENING WITH RED DIRT SKINNERSRoots Music Canada describe the Red Dirt Skinners as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music.” Music News Magazine state that there is “an almost Floyd-like quality to some of th
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  - **Date**: Tue, 03 Nov at 06:30 pm – Tue, 03 Nov at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/an-evening-with-red-dirt-skinners-st-andrews-nanaimo-bc6-30pm-tickets/80008160753956
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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  - **Price**: CAD 40
  - **Categories**: concerts, live-music, music, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Shannon McWhinney: West Coast Wildlife in Motion
  - **Description**: Artist Talk, Live Painting Demo & Creative Process ShowcaseEvent Date & Time:  Saturday, August 8 • 2–5 PM  Opening Talk & Demo:
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  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 02:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/shannon-mcwhinney-west-coast-wildlife-in-motion-tickets/80002136669755
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Edward Savage's Top 5 Wildlife Photography Tips
  - **Description**: Art Zone Feature Night: My Top 5 Wildlife Photography TipsPresented by Canadian Photographer, Author & Naturalist Guide Edward SavageThursday Night Art Zone – Pacific Arts Market,
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  - **Date**: Thu, 27 Aug at 05:30 pm – Thu, 27 Aug at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/edward-savages-top-5-wildlife-photography-tips-tickets/80004974266814
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, fine-arts, photography, art, it, literary-art, night-markets
- **Event Name**: Creative Harbour Day
  - **Description**: Creative Harbour Day – August 1stCelebrate Nanaimo’s vibrant arts community at Creative Harbour Day! Our new downtown Gallery showcases work from over 70 local Artists and Makers —
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  - **Date**: Sat, 01 Aug at 10:30 am – Sat, 01 Aug at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/creative-harbour-day-tickets/80002481849329
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: The Holiday Bazaar in Cedar 2026
  - **Description**: Discover the magic of the season at the Holiday Bazaar! Explore a curated collection of unique locally-crafted art and gifts that will delight and inspire.15 minutes south of Downtown Nanaimo!November 21
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
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  - **Date**: Sat, 21 Nov at 11:00 am – Sun, 22 Nov at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-holiday-bazaar-in-cedar-2026-tickets/80003364580432
  - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OTQ0N2EyZGVhNDgyLmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: crafts, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs, holiday, art
- **Event Name**: Needle‑Felting Demo & Q&A
  - **Description**: Art Zone – Needle‑Felting Demo & Q&A with Kim Kirton of KK Cuddly CollectiblesJuly 30 • August 6 • August 13 • August 20As part of the Commercial Street Night Market, Pac
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu, 30 Jul – Thu, 20 Aug (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/needle‑felting-demo-and-qanda-tickets/80003699607845
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, art, crafts, night-markets, it, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Once Upon a Craft Fair
  - **Description**: Friday 12-7pm 🎄Saturday 10-5pm 🦄Sunday 10-4pm 🎀$5 entry. Come and go as you please for all three days with your wristband. ? 20% of entry goes to local community groups. Check out how much we raised in the past years! ?
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  - **Date**: Fri, 06 Nov at 12:00 pm – Sun, 08 Nov at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/once-upon-a-craft-fair-tickets/80008082729099
  - **Venue**: Beban Park Social Centre
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  - **Price**: CAD 5
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, christmas-markets-and-fairs, nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Nanaimo Blues Festival (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) returns on Thursday August 6 - Sunday August 9, 2026. 

Nanaimo Blues Festival has some blues for everyone – from R&B, boogie-woogie, blues-rock, to Chicago blues, jump blues, soul & gospel and so much
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  - **Date**: Thu, 06 Aug at 05:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-blues-festival-2026/200029534726501
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade
  - **Description**: Bring the Family Downtown for 1 of Nanaimo's longest running Parades. Upwards of 100 floats, including Tubbers, will begin on Albert Street, cross the highway then follow Commercial Street to Front St winding up at beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park on Comox Ro
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    - Count: 416
  - **Date**: Sat, 25 Jul at 10:30 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sail-past-on-wheels-fun-parade/200030363925211
  - **Venue**: Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada
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  - **Categories**: parades
- **Event Name**: Snuneymuxw Days 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉 Snuneymuxw Days 2026: You are invited!

Celebrating our sacred lands, waters, and each other. 

From July 24 to 26, you’re invited to be a part of timeless traditions and some fierce competition.

🌐Check out www.SnuneymuxwDays.com for more info.

Everyo
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  - **Date**: Fri, 24 Jul at 09:00 am – Sun, 26 Jul at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/snuneymuxw-days-2026/200029915443427
  - **Venue**: 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4
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  - **Categories**: sports, art, tournaments, food-drinks, kids, fine-arts, contests, business
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nanaimo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at St. Andrew's United Church under the ge
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    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-queen-vs-the-beatles/2700029365395738
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church
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  - **Price**: CAD 31 to 67
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: RON JAMES | NANAIMO
  - **Description**: Call: (250) 754-8550
Book online: https://tinyurl.com/m49ttv89

Canada’s #1 stand-up road warrior Ron James, is in the driver’s seat once again and bound full throttle for the 'big wide open' with his new show, "The Noise Between Our Ears".

With a seismi
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    - Count: 275
  - **Date**: Mon, 09 Nov at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/ron-james-nanaimo/200030037500843
  - **Venue**: 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, performances, sports, comedy, parties, trips-adventures, camping
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nanaimo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at St. Andrew's United Church under the gentle glow of
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-tribute-to-coldplay/2700030035447145
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church
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  - **Price**: CAD 31 to 63
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: RockVIU 2026 New Student Orientation
  - **Description**: Kick off the first day of your VIU journey at RockVIU new student orientation on Tuesday, September 8!About this EventExplore the campus, get to know your profs and meet other students in your program!Your day kicks
  - **Date**: Tue, 08 Sep at 09:00 am – Tue, 08 Sep at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/rockviu-2026-new-student-orientation/100001990351468822
  - **Venue**: VIU Gymnasium
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: 2026 Vancouver Island Exhibition
  - **Description**: The VIEx returns to Beban Park with NEW DATES! September 25th, 26th & 27th, 2026!
Take a thrill ride with West Coast Amusements Midway Rides, Enjoy shows by The Superdogs, West Coast Lumberjack Show, Vancouver Island Pro Wrestlers, and More!
Main Stag
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri, 25 Sep at 12:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/2026-vancouver-island-exhibition/200030325298129
  - **Venue**: Vancouver Island Exhibition, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hNGJmNTdiZmI1NjA2NTQ1YTNkYjY1MmEzNzdmZDBkNGRkNDI5YjgwZjc0ZjRmYWNmZDAxNzdlMzE3ZmFhZmIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzQ2N2RkNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg3MjUyMw.avif
  - **Categories**: exhibitions
- **Event Name**: SNAK THE RIPPER - NANAIMO K*ll The Messenger album release party!
  - **Description**: Join us for the Nanaimo release party of underground rap icon Snak the Ripper’s K*ll The Messenger, his 9th solo album and arguably his best yet - as acclaimed by MANY of his hundreds of thousands of fans across the globe. Snak has headlined successful t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 659
  - **Date**: Sat, 22 Aug at 10:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug at 02:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/snak-the-ripper-nanaimo-kll-the-messenger-album-release-party/200030191401857
  - **Venue**: The Queen's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82YTJiMTRiNWM0M2IwZjdiZWNmN2U5MDE0MmFmZDdhMThkZTQzMTZmZjE2ZDc3ODkzMDcyMTA0NGZmZjUyZGFkLXJpbWctdzc3MC1oOTY1LWRjMTgxODE3LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0NDQ5OTcw.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, art, meetups, meet-and-greet
- **Event Name**: Raffi at The Port Theatre - BC
  - **Date**: Sat, 27 Mar at 02:00 pm – Sun, 28 Mar at 02:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/raffi-at-the-port-theatre-bc/2400030003262528
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre - BC
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xMjY3MzhjMC02NDcyLTExZjEtOTk4ZS03ZDY2NTVhMWI3YTQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTE0LWRjMDMwODA1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MTA1NzY1Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: MLA George Anderson's 2nd Annual Summer Event
  - **Description**: Join MLA George Anderson for a free BBQ, Community Booths, Outdoor Movie at Sunset followed by a Drone Show. Register for your free tickets.About this EventMLA Anderson is excited to bring the community together for the s
  - **Date**: Mon, 03 Aug at 06:00 pm – Mon, 03 Aug at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mla-george-andersons-2nd-annual-summer-event/100001993358712569
  - **Venue**: McGirr Elementary School
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lYzkxMmE3NjYwOGZhNmIyYmUwMmM2YjQ3MDQ5Mzc4OTkwYzZkYTA3ZDNmOWI3N2YyY2Y1YjRkZWQxZDJmYWNlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU2OC1kY2MzZTVmZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODM5MjQyMTI.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment

## Concerts in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nanaimo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at St. Andrew's United Church under the ge
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-queen-vs-the-beatles/2700029365395738
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTVkODEzYzAtODdjNC0xMWYxLTg4OTctZDFjODg3ZDI2Njk3LXJpbWctdzU1MC1oNTUwLWRjNjEwMjBhLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NDk0MTI3NQ.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 31 to 67
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews, Nanaimo, BC(6:30pm)
  - **Description**: We are delighted to present... AN EVENING WITH RED DIRT SKINNERSRoots Music Canada describe the Red Dirt Skinners as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music.” Music News Magazine state that there is “an almost Floyd-like quality to some of th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 101
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  - **Date**: Tue, 03 Nov at 06:30 pm – Tue, 03 Nov at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/an-evening-with-red-dirt-skinners-st-andrews-nanaimo-bc6-30pm-tickets/80008160753956
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2ODQxOGQxM2RhY2U0LmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 40
  - **Categories**: concerts, live-music, music, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: *TWO SHOWS* KIM CHURCHILL at the Dinghy Dock Pub (Nanaimo/Protection Island BC)
  - **Description**: Got Pop? Concerts 22nd Year Anniversary shows!

Got Pop? Concerts & The Dinghy Dock Pub presents:
 
KIM CHURCHILL
 
Wednesday August 5th *TICKETS ON SALE NOW!*
Thursday August 6th *SOLD OUT!*

at The Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates Ln., Protection Island BC
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 64
  - **Date**: Wed, 05 Aug at 07:00 pm – Thu, 06 Aug at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/two-shows-kim-churchill-at-the-dinghy-dock-pub-nanaimo-protection-island-bc/200030369984325
  - **Venue**: Dinghy Dock Pub
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lMjFhYTAyNmI2NTYzYTljOTQzYWY5MzM4MWFiNTI4Mjc3MTIzN2IzOTVlMTU5ZmU5ODFmMmE5NzkzNzk3Zjk4LXJpbWctdzEwNjctaDE2MDAtZGM1ZTRiMmQtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ4NzI1MTA.avif
  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Concerts in the Park - Paul Gellman (Rock)
  - **Description**: Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy local talent against the 
backdrop of our beautiful park spaces. This is the first of a series of FREE concerts happening this spring and summer.

PAUL GELMAN (Rock)
The Gellman Family Trio: Paul Gellman is a singer/so
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Fri, 07 Aug at 01:00 pm – Fri, 07 Aug at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts-in-the-park-paul-gellman-rock/200030065955310
  - **Venue**: Bowen Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iMWY5Mjk5NDI3ODE1Mzc1MTUyNjM5NDBjZDJhMTRiNWFiMDQ0MWFiMWM1MTU4ZWY0MjM3ZjQzNzc5ZWFmZmQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAyMmY0YS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDc1ODY4MA.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: HARD ROCK REVIVAL!!
  - **Description**: Bringing hard rock back to Nanaimo! Old City Station Pub will play host to an evening of classic, hard hitting, and perhaps RAUNCHY hard rock from every era, featuring three bands of amazing Nanaimo musicians. Get ready to dance your ass off, Nanaimo!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Fri, 02 Oct at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hard-rock-revival/200030356787957
  - **Venue**: The Old City Station Pub
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yMDA1OTRlNWFiOTY3OWEwNDViYzdhZWQ3MGIxN2MwNmZhYzY1YjBlOWNhMTA4MWRiN2U1M2IzYWNjZGU4NmNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzAyMDIwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDU1ODc1NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Classics | Nanaimo
  - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/cndl8-christmas-classics-na

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nanaimo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Chris
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri, 18 Dec at 12:45 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-christmas-classics-nanaimo/200030089229940
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, 315 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kZjA2YjlmNmU5ZWNjYzM0ZDRkMTcwZDkwZjg0M2M0OWY2M2I0ZThjNDRiYzg5NzM5YmRjZGI4YzA2MzMzNGYwLXJpbWctdzc2OC1oNzY4LWRjNjA0NjAyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0Mjk2MDY2.avif
  - **Categories**: christmas, candlelight-concerts, entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, art, holiday
- **Event Name**: M C B play Parksville
  - **Description**: Argyle Jets, Renovation Blues, Gerry Barnum, and Mark Crissinger Band. Blues Party!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 69
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/m-c-b-play-parksville/200029847190430
  - **Venue**: Parksville Beach
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kYjNjNmI1NDBkODRhNmJhMzRhZDFkMDllODVhMTE2Yzk5ZDU0YjlkOTg0YTFlZGJiYjlhNTExODAzNWI5NzQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MTAtZGMxNzE3MTctZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ3MTM4MTA.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music
- **Event Name**: SUNSET STRIP - The Ultimate 80's Experience LIVE @ The Queen's
  - **Description**: The Queen's presents:

SUNSET STRIP - The Ultimate 80's Experience

Saturday, August 15th 2026
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:00pm

Tickets: $10 in advance | $15 at the door

***limited seating***
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Aug at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sunset-strip-the-ultimate-80s-experience-live-the-queens/200030418176046
  - **Venue**: 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84MzBjZWJkNzA3OTQ5ZTEzMzk1ZGZlZTMyMmVlZWU2MDE4MmNmOTZmZGZlNjMyNmRkYTY2MjcyMDJjZWVmMTVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzFmMWUxYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDMxMTE4NQ.avif
- **Event Name**: Blues Reunion W/ Ken Hamm, Doug Cox, Sam Hurrie, David Gogo
  - **Description**: https://facebook.com/events/s/blues-reunion-at-the-queens-na/1018871487334864/
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Wed, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/blues-reunion-w-ken-hamm-doug-cox-sam-hurrie-david-gogo/200030245764132
  - **Venue**: The Queen's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvN2MzZWNkZTk0YmQ0NTNlNDBhYjM0N2Y0YWQ0MzZlODhjZDM4NmRiMWM1N2EyYTZiNTYxM2MzZTBhYjZkZGEyMS1yaW1nLXc2NDAtaDM2MS1kYzMzMzIzNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDEwMTk4Ng.avif
- **Event Name**: Gravemass - YEGG - Stinkhorn
  - **Description**: Nanaimo!! Grave Mass hits the Island this summer! Starting at The Globe Live Studio in an All-ages show with Nanaimo's own YEGG!! And stoner rock legends Stinkhorn\,,/\,,/

Tickets Advance: $20
Door: $26

Gravemass Hailing from East Vancouver, British Col
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 63
  - **Date**: Thu, 06 Aug at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/gravemass-yegg-stinkhorn/200030325299136
  - **Venue**: The Globe Live Studio
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kY2UxMzk1NTBjMTgyZGIyMzI3NzBhMjU5MmJjOTJkZjJhMzcwZjMxZTFhMjk1OWRjNGZkNDQxMzc0YWQwY2MwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MzgtZGMxNjEyMTMtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ4NzI1MTM.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Paige Drobot with Rare Earth Magnet and Bad State
  - **Description**: The Queen's presents:

Paige Drobot ft.
Rare Earth Magnet & Bad State
Sunday August 2nd, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm
Tickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door

“Paige Drobot lit up the stage with ‘70s-inspired (complete with matching outfits) guitar freakouts
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sun, 02 Aug at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/paige-drobot-with-rare-earth-magnet-and-bad-state/200030356806606
  - **Venue**: The Queen's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zNjFmNzU3ODY0MjA2MDM5YjMwYTE1OWQ1MTdjYzM3M2U5MzdlYjdiMzYxMDE3YjA1MjIyMDVlNDEzNTk4ODU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2I4M2RiYS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg3MjUyMg.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment

- [View all Concerts in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts)
## Parties in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade
  - **Description**: Bring the Family Downtown for 1 of Nanaimo's longest running Parades. Upwards of 100 floats, including Tubbers, will begin on Albert Street, cross the highway then follow Commercial Street to Front St winding up at beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park on Comox Ro
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 416
  - **Date**: Sat, 25 Jul at 10:30 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sail-past-on-wheels-fun-parade/200030363925211
  - **Venue**: Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kM2ZlNzI1MzFjMjUzZGZjYjQzNGYzMGJlZTM2ZTZjY2ZhODFkNjNiMzUyZjhhOTJkNGQ4ZTE2MDE3ZjdlMjJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2MwYzFiZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDY5NTk1Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: parades
- **Event Name**: SNAK THE RIPPER - NANAIMO K*ll The Messenger album release party!
  - **Description**: Join us for the Nanaimo release party of underground rap icon Snak the Ripper’s K*ll The Messenger, his 9th solo album and arguably his best yet - as acclaimed by MANY of his hundreds of thousands of fans across the globe. Snak has headlined successful t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 659
  - **Date**: Sat, 22 Aug at 10:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug at 02:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/snak-the-ripper-nanaimo-kll-the-messenger-album-release-party/200030191401857
  - **Venue**: The Queen's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82YTJiMTRiNWM0M2IwZjdiZWNmN2U5MDE0MmFmZDdhMThkZTQzMTZmZjE2ZDc3ODkzMDcyMTA0NGZmZjUyZGFkLXJpbWctdzc3MC1oOTY1LWRjMTgxODE3LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0NDQ5OTcw.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, art, meetups, meet-and-greet
- **Event Name**: Sounds of Summer Tailgate Party
  - **Description**: - Old City Quarter & STAUC Events Presents -
:: Sounds of Summer Tailgate Party ::
• Saturday August 29th •
Doors @ 5:00pm
Showtime @ 6:00pm


This event takes place outdoors in the St. Andrew’s United Church/St.AUC Events parking lot with festival-st
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 43
  - **Date**: Sat, 29 Aug at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sounds-of-summer-tailgate-party/200030413208820
  - **Venue**: 315 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A6, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xZjliZGU3ZGEyYzk1OGJjYjY0YjNmNzdhMTIwMWZmN2M5MTllOWIzN2M2ZjRiMTgzYTU1NDhlN2RlNzFhMzMwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUzNC1kY2Q5ZDdiZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDIyNzk5OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, food-drinks, festivals, live-music, art, pop, performances, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals, contests
- **Event Name**: Shel EP Release Party
  - **Description**: 21 Nicol Presents:
Shel Album Release Party

:: Saturday, August 22nd ::
:: Doors @ 5pm • Show @ 7pm ::
• Tickets - $25 + s/c on Eventbrite •

BBQ • Mobile Bar • Yard Games • Much More!

Supporting Acts TBA

Shel has recorded their first EP ‘Give Em’ Shel
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Sat, 22 Aug at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/shel-ep-release-party/200030307501305
  - **Venue**: 21 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4S6, Canada, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4S6
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82ZDg2NjJmOWUxMGY2YTZkZWU4ZDIzMjYxY2VhM2QyZjVkZDFjYmJhNjg2NjFkYjNiNGJlZGVhNWZiYTUyMTYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzlhNjE0NC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDU1ODc0Mw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: HEAT &   HONEY Day Party edition
  - **Description**: Heat & Honey returns for a Long Weekend  Sunday  party at The Palace Hotel Patio! ☀️️ Expect amapiano, afrobeats, dancehall, reggaetonAbout this Event🔥 HEAT & HONEY - DAY PARTY EDITION 🔥Heat & Honey is
  - **Date**: Sun, 02 Aug at 04:00 pm – Sun, 02 Aug at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/heat-and-honey-day-party-edition/100001993213231431
  - **Venue**: The Palace Hotel
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80Y2RmOGUyZTg3Y2M1YTY0YzZiOWIyMzUwNGViNDE0OWFhNzgwNzAyOGVmMzEzNDllYzJlN2NlMWRmZmJhMWIyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk2MC1kY2Y1ZDhlYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODMzNjIxODk.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 12 to 17
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Outdoor Movie at Fairwinds Driving Range
  - **Description**: Join us on the driving range to watch Back to the Future presented by FreshAir Cinemas! 

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the movie for free or purchase VIP seating for a golf cart drive-in experience. VIP tickets can be purchased here: https://
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 229
  - **Date**: Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/outdoor-movie-at-fairwinds-driving-range/200030263377306
  - **Venue**: Fairwinds Golf Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jNGFkMjhhNjI2YTk1OGVjNGZlNzBmZjJhOTg2N2QxZTZhM2NkM2E3NjU2YWFlMTZlZjBkN2UzNDg4NDJiY2ZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg5NTgwOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Sports
- **Event Name**: Silent Disco at Neck Point
  - **Description**: Join Collective Groove for a dance adventure at Neck Point park!

Neck Point is the BOMB for sunsets. Come dressed in your sunniest as we dance our way into the night together.

Great music + 2 hours of dancing, +++ amazing dance friends.

Reserve ahead o
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 94
  - **Date**: Wed, 05 Aug at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/silent-disco-at-neck-point/200030449554559
  - **Venue**: Neck Point Nanaimo
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wOWQ5MzAyMDkwOWY5M2FiYzUwNjE3MmM1ZWJmODcwOTFkNWUzZWZlYTc2Y2YyMzgzYjRiNjQ5ZDhkODQwMjc1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzJlNDU2MC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg5NjUxNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, meetups, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Summer Dance Fest 2026
  - **Description**: The Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society presents the Annual Summer Dance Fest at Bowen Park Complex (500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo)!

Workshops throughout the day, followed by a fun Summer Dinner and Social Dancing.

Schedule:
12.30 pm to 1.30 pm American Viennese W
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Aug at 12:30 pm – Sat, 15 Aug at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/summer-dance-fest-2026/200030239259329
  - **Venue**: Bowen Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zYTVhOGExYjQzMTk3YmMxNTg0MzJlZTA4YzAxNmFkNTcxYTZiMTc5MDdjNWMyNzRjNTM5YWIzYzIxMWNlMjNiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ1NTg3NDc.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, workshops, parties, dance, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Ripcordz
  - **Description**: August 1st they're back at the Globe!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sat, 01 Aug at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/ripcordz/200029990066121
  - **Venue**: The Globe Live Studio
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82OTMyOTVmZGMwMjRmNzA3ZmI3NTUxYmI3ZGJmNTA4MTAzMDQ5NGRlNDEyODA0N2FhZTYwYTUxZjBlN2QxZTYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MDAtZGMwMjAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ4NzI1MTA.avif
- **Event Name**: Dame's Dinner Club
  - **Description**: Please JOIN us for dinner in the covered roof top patio @ Simonholt Restaurant 

Please only RSVP if you are GOING on the invite.  We are reserving a spot for you if you are marked GOING.

Address 6582 Applecross Road, Nanaimo B.C.

Dinner & Drink Men
  - **Date**: Wed, 29 Jul at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/dames-dinner-club/200030413729635
  - **Venue**: Simonholt Restaurant
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zZmU2OGZlNzVjZmUwZDNhOTNkOTU4MzA1MTdkZTZhMzY1YjMyMGJmZDgzM2NhNDA3ZGNmMTQzMTc1MzMyNjA2LXJpbWctdzEwNzktaDcyNy1kYzc4OTBiZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDIzNjUzNQ.avif
- **Event Name**: minion costume party
  - **Description**: everyone welcome
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu, 27 Aug at 09:00 am – Thu, 27 Aug at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/minion-costume-party/200029332762156
  - **Venue**: Downtown Nanaimo
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81NGIwZWUyYzI1YmI5MzJiZmQ4ZWNjYWQzYjBlZjU3MTIyYjMxNTIyNmZkNTEwNDE4NjI2ODdkOTkzMzdjODEwLXJpbWctdzUyNi1oNTI2LWRjZmVjMDJhLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0NzI5MTAz.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, costume-parties

- [View all Parties in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/parties)
## Festivals in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Nanaimo Blues Festival (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) returns on Thursday August 6 - Sunday August 9, 2026. 

Nanaimo Blues Festival has some blues for everyone – from R&B, boogie-woogie, blues-rock, to Chicago blues, jump blues, soul & gospel and so much
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 811
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  - **Date**: Thu, 06 Aug at 05:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-blues-festival-2026/200029534726501
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iZjU0MTUyZGM3NTJhNjg0ZjViNmJkM2I1NTkwZjZmNzhhMzEzNDA1YzQ4OTBkNDBmOThlNDA4Y2VkNWNlNmM0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAzNWFhNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDcxMzgwMw.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Snuneymuxw Days 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉 Snuneymuxw Days 2026: You are invited!

Celebrating our sacred lands, waters, and each other. 

From July 24 to 26, you’re invited to be a part of timeless traditions and some fierce competition.

🌐Check out www.SnuneymuxwDays.com for more info.

Everyo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2799
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  - **Date**: Fri, 24 Jul at 09:00 am – Sun, 26 Jul at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/snuneymuxw-days-2026/200029915443427
  - **Venue**: 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvY2Y1NTQ2YjIzYzE0YmVkM2VjMGFlMDZkZWMzNmU0YjEwOGIxMmUxOWFhODliNTU1ZjU0NjIwYTZlMDQ4ZDVhOS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg3ODEtZGM4ZmJmZGMtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ4NzI1MTQ.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, art, tournaments, food-drinks, kids, fine-arts, contests, business
- **Event Name**: Downtown Nanaimo Street Dance Festival
  - **Description**: ✨ Downtown Nanaimo Street Dance Festival ✨

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening where the streets come alive with music, movement, and community.

On August 22 from 5–9PM, Diana Krall Plaza in Downtown Nanaimo transforms into an open-air dance flo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 206
  - **Date**: Sat, 22 Aug at 04:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/downtown-nanaimo-street-dance-festival/200030239262539
  - **Venue**: Gordon street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjU2YTYzNTFjZjVkM2VlMDYxNWM0MDBlYzhlZjlmMmNlNmFmODJmMDM3YjQ0Nzc1MGYzM2EwOWVkNDNkMDE3NC1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWgxNTM2LWRjZjhiMDJiLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0ODcyNTEw.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, dance, entertainment, workshops
- **Event Name**: Coombs Fair
  - **Description**: A fun community tradition with Livestock, Arts & Crafts, Music, 4H Club Displays, A Variety of Entertainment, Food Trucks, Vendors, Demonstrations and more.

Due to recent scams on Facebook, please note that you will be contacted directly through phon
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3739
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 09:00 am – Sun, 09 Aug at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/coombs-fair/200029788163946
  - **Venue**: 1014 Ford Road, V0R 1M0
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80ZWQ0ZDhkODU1NjdmZWNmNzZhMzc1N2NkZjNkYTk4NzQwNDJiY2UxYTZkOTc2YTY4YzcyYTg5MTYyMGViOWM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMi1kYzFlNDU4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDY0MTM1Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, art
- **Event Name**: Our Ocean Film Fest
  - **Description**: Proudly Canadian, Our Ocean Film Fest brings bold ocean films to Nanaimo to inspire and connect our community and ignite action.About this EventA proudly Canadian celebration of the sea.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri, 11 Sep at 07:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/our-ocean-film-fest/100001991944872736
  - **Venue**: Malaspina Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83NTgwYjZiZDBiNTlhYmI2ZGRhNjM3MGMyYmEwODc1OWVhMWEwMDliNzA1NDA5NGY3NDYzYWJiZmVlYWVlNTZiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3ODE2MjUyNDc.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 19 to 26
  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, storytelling, science-fair
- **Event Name**: 2026 CEDAR FALL WITCHES MARKET
  - **Description**: Join us for a magick-filled autumn market featuring exciting witches, makers & mystics!

2026 CEDAR FALL WITCHES MARKET
Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2026 
(10am to 4pm)
Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Road, Nanaimo
Free Admissio
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/2026-cedar-fall-witches-market/200030310272430
  - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall
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- **Event Name**: Mansfield County Fair 2026
  - **Description**: Join us to celebrate central Nanaimo with a fall fair featuring zucchini races, music, kids activities, a raffle, and more! Stay tuned for more details over the summer.

If you're interested in helping out to make the festival happen, please reach out to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sun, 13 Sep at 11:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mansfield-county-fair-2026/200030255194830
  - **Venue**: Mansfield Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lOGJmYjgzYmY4YTJmMjRhZDU0ZTZiZDZlMmY5ZGMxZmU0YzFjNmRmYWFmZTM0ZTBjZmRiMTFhMDc2N2FiMTA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU4My1kY2Q1ZDNjNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDY2NjI2NA.avif
  - **Categories**: kids, sports, festivals
- **Event Name**: Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2026 - Nanaimo Wed 9 Sept 7pm
  - **Description**: Immerse yourself in a breathtaking 3-hour journey through the world's most spectacular marine environments. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour presents an extraordinary collection of short films that capture the raw beauty, untamed power, and majesty of o
  - **Date**: Wed, 09 Sep at 07:00 pm – Wed, 09 Sep at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/ocean-film-festival-world-tour-2026-nanaimo-wed-9-sept-7pm/200030442382254
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals
- **Event Name**: 2026 Chase River Heritage Days
  - **Description**: Did you enjoy last year's Chase River Heritage Day and were wondering how to be part of the 2026 festival?
Whether you can give us a few hours or a full day, there is a spot for you: activity helpers, parking attendant, set up & clean up crew, silent
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 11:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/2026-chase-river-heritage-days/200030239273220
  - **Venue**: Cranberry Ave., Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia
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  - **Categories**: festivals

- [View all Festivals in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/festivals)
## Comedy in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: RON JAMES | NANAIMO
  - **Description**: Call: (250) 754-8550
Book online: https://tinyurl.com/m49ttv89

Canada’s #1 stand-up road warrior Ron James, is in the driver’s seat once again and bound full throttle for the 'big wide open' with his new show, "The Noise Between Our Ears".

With a seismi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 275
  - **Date**: Mon, 09 Nov at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/ron-james-nanaimo/200030037500843
  - **Venue**: 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iOWU1MDkyOTU3ZDZiZGZkMWZlYjJmMGE1ZjU3MmVkYTFhODAwZmM0MDdiYzRlMWM1M2FhY2EwZWZiZjI0NTMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMzMtZGMwNzA2MTAtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ0NjQxMDk.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, performances, sports, comedy, parties, trips-adventures, camping
- **Event Name**: Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic (Trailer Park Boys) Nanaimo BC
  - **Description**: Trailer Park Boys Own Randy Live In Nanaimo BCAbout this EventThe Diamond Mine Agency PresentsRandy’s Cheeseburger Picnic (Trailer Park Boys) Comedy Tourhttps:/
  - **Date**: Thu, 03 Sep at 08:00 pm – Thu, 03 Sep at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/randys-cheeseburger-picnic-trailer-park-boys-nanaimo-bc/100001991402180529
  - **Venue**: The Queens (Nanaimo)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mZWQ0ZTA3ZDE2NzAwY2ZiYzQ2NjExZDAzMWM0MzY0MWE1ZGY3MDY3YTM3OGExMDEwODMxMjg1Y2JmODg5YWMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE5NjE5MDQ.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 39 to 141
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, comedy, trips-adventures, Meetups
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo, BC- Hungry For Laughs Comedy Tour
  - **Description**: Canada’s Funnest Comedy Tour is back and it’s definitely a night worth leaving the house for!

The Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour is rolling into town with an all-star lineup of comedians who have been featured on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Just for Laughs, Ca
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 282
  - **Date**: Sat, 21 Nov at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-bc-hungry-for-laughs-comedy-tour/200029985243622
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83NTY2ZGZlYzRhY2I1ZmUyODY5MzIyYWZiYmUxYWFiODlhYzk5ZmExZTcyM2YzNjFhMmI1NWJmYTg5MGI1ZmQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2YzZjNmMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDYwODg4NA.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, nonprofit, charities, festivals, workshops
- **Event Name**: Underground Comedy ft. Akeem Hoyte-Charles, Niki Wright & Jon Gagnon LIVE @ The Queen's
  - **Description**: Looking for something different to do in Nanaimo? Skip another quiet night and come out for a stacked night of stand-up comedy right in the heart of the city.
We’re bringing a killer lineup of touring headliners and rising stars from across Canada for one
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/underground-comedy-ft-akeem-hoyte-charles-niki-wright-and-jon-gagnon-live-the-queens/200030245758454
  - **Venue**: 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hOGEyNzkwNzJhYjMzMzVmNjI0MmM1MDE1NWU0MTQ3NGE3N2ZlODEzNzhiNjk0NDlhMzQwNmRkNDJkYWRiMmQ0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGMwNDAzMDMtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ1NTg3NDc.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, performances, sports, festivals, art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Comedy and Cocktails Live At Simonholt
  - **Description**: 🎤 Comedy & Cocktails at Simonholt 🍸
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, handcrafted cocktails, and great company!
Wanapa's Entertainment proudly presents Comedy & Cocktails at Simonholt Restaurant in Nanaimo. Join us for an evening o
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Aug at 07:30 pm – Sat, 15 Aug at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/comedy-and-cocktails-live-at-simonholt/200030414510348
  - **Venue**: Simonholt Restaurant
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lNTQ0YTdiZWIxZjQxNDFmMjk3ZWFiYzBiMWIwZDU4OWI4M2E0YjgyYjU5MThiMjE4YWU0NjI3ZThmNWI4YWM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwMzAyMDItZ21pcj92PTE3ODQyNTA3Njc.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Comedy Misfits: Life on the Road @Nanaimo Fringe
  - **Description**: What do you get when 3 comics who barely know each other pile into a van for a month long Cross Canada Comedy Tour? Plenty of Jokes- and the real stories they’d never tell on stage

This 60 minute show featuring Nina Wilder, Brett McCrindle and Chris Bass
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri, 07 Aug at 09:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug at 11:15 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/comedy-misfits-life-on-the-road-nanaimo-fringe/200030436589951
  - **Venue**: St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zZTYyOTc5YmUxNWYwNzRkMDlmNzYwOGRlZThlNGQxZTA1ODkzYWFjOWQ0MWJmZTk3Y2RhMzZlYjlhODRlZTk0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZDY1OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDY3MjMzMA.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, festivals

- [View all Comedy in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/comedy)
## Music in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Fleetwood Magic, The Authentic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at The Port Theatre
  - **Description**: FLEETWOOD MAGIC: The Authentic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will perform at The Port Theatre in Nanaimo, BC on Thursday September 17, 2026 at 7:30pm! 

Fleetwood Magic Tribute Show masterfully transports audiences in sound and time through a musical journey p
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 106
  - **Date**: Thu, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm – Thu, 17 Sep at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/fleetwood-magic-the-authentic-tribute-to-fleetwood-mac-at-the-port-theatre/200029474367425
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lZWRhOWExYWFmMDcxZjhlYjFjZjdlYTlhMGNhNTViNmQ3NWQwMjgzYWIzNDE4OTg3NDhjMWI1MzMwZmM5NDdjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q3NDQ5Mi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg3MjUxMQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, performances, entertainment, live-music, magic-show
- **Event Name**: Bee Gees Revisited - Tribute to the Bee Gees
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat, 07 Nov at 04:00 pm – Sun, 08 Nov at 09:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/bee-gees-revisited-tribute-to-the-bee-gees/2300029828311845
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lNGZlNTFjMC04NzAzLTExZjEtYThhNC02MzFiMTc1ZjNkNzgtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzAzMDMwNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ4NTg2MjI.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Canadian Celtic Celebration - Pierre Schryer, Danielle Enblom & Adam Dobres w/ Martin Nolan & guests
  - **Description**: A Canadian Celtic Celebration

An evening of Irish, Scottish, Québécois, Métis, Folk & World Music

Tia Greenwood (cello), Tamsyn Klazek-Schryer (voice & fiddle) & Matisse Gubby-Hurtig (bass & guitar);
Pierre Schryer (fiddle, foot percussi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 56
  - **Date**: Sun, 02 Aug at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/canadian-celtic-celebration-pierre-schryer-danielle-enblom-and-adam-dobres-w-martin-nolan-and-guests/200030359862140
  - **Venue**: Gabriola Island Community Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85OTFjYjAwNDA3MGE3MTNkZjk3YWRhMjU0YWQ3ZmRiODlkMGNjZWQzOGYwMGNmZDA3YTgyZDcwY2YxYTY0NmI2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTItZGMwNDAzMDUtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ1NzQxOTY.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, dance, kids, art
- **Event Name**: 🎶🎉🥃 LOS BORRACHOS 🎉🎶🥃
  - **Description**: Expect to WOWED 🤩

Los Borrachos is releasing & showcasing their new albums giving you “Tequila infused Rock & Blues” sound.  

They have been touring far & wide and now back on the Island to Rock the 💩 outta this place 🎶🎶🎶

9:30pm
$10 cover
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/los-borrachos/200030417589445
  - **Venue**: #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xYzQyMTFmOWIzYjdiZWRkYzQ2OTI3MDlkMjE0OWIwYjA1MzNiZWRmZmFlMTRiNzFkMzRmMTllZGExYjU4NzA3LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwNDAzMDItZ21pcj92PTE3ODQzMDI0ODU.avif
  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Earth Song Circle and Sound Sculpting Playshop
  - **Description**: Harmonize and get creative with Sylvia and April in a two-part community singing event in Nanaimo: a song circle led by Sylvia, and a Sound Sculpting Playshop led by April. Come to one or both, with ginger tea in between!  

3:15 - 4:45pm: Song Circle led
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sun, 26 Jul at 03:15 pm – Sun, 26 Jul at 06:15 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/earth-song-circle-and-sound-sculpting-playshop/200030397500607
  - **Venue**: Kin Hut Activity Centre
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Earth+Song+Circle+and+Sound+Sculpting+Playshop&date=Sun%2C+26+Jul+at+03%3A15+pm&bg=3
  - **Categories**: workshops, live-music
- **Event Name**: Coombs Hillbilly Bluegrass Workshop 2026
  - **Description**: Join the Coombs Hillbilly Bluegrass Workshop: 3-day music camp for singers & players. Build harmony, camp out, then roll into the festival!

Hillbilly Bluegrass Workshop! Coombs 2026
July 28-30, 2025
3 Days: 10AM & 2PM Daily 2 hours each (Tues, We
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Tue, 28 Jul at 10:00 am – Thu, 30 Jul at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/coombs-hillbilly-bluegrass-workshop-2026/200029985722243
  - **Venue**: Coombs Rodeo Grounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hNDRiYzBlNjJmOTgzZGRhM2VkNTZjNGIyOTI2YTI2YzE3MjZiOTY2NzZhN2RmYTFkNWNkMDk3OGE2ZDNmMWMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg4MjM1Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops, music, festivals, trips-adventures, entertainment, camping, art, rodeo
- **Event Name**: The Gathering
  - **Description**: Gathering together for a evening of worship through music, testimonies, prayer and fellowship.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-gathering/200030294631556
  - **Venue**: New Horizons Church (Nanaimo)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hMzlmMTkwZGNmNTUwODQzMmVmYTNhYjQyNmE3ZGZiMDUxNzgwZTFmOGE3ZGFjNGZmZGZkZjMwYThiNTgxY2ZmLXJpbWctdzc1Mi1oNDE2LWRjMTgzMzVjLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0NTU4NzUy.avif

- [View all Music in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/music)
## Exhibitions in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: 2026 Vancouver Island Exhibition
  - **Description**: The VIEx returns to Beban Park with NEW DATES! September 25th, 26th & 27th, 2026!
Take a thrill ride with West Coast Amusements Midway Rides, Enjoy shows by The Superdogs, West Coast Lumberjack Show, Vancouver Island Pro Wrestlers, and More!
Main Stag
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri, 25 Sep at 12:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/2026-vancouver-island-exhibition/200030325298129
  - **Venue**: Vancouver Island Exhibition, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hNGJmNTdiZmI1NjA2NTQ1YTNkYjY1MmEzNzdmZDBkNGRkNDI5YjgwZjc0ZjRmYWNmZDAxNzdlMzE3ZmFhZmIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzQ2N2RkNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg3MjUyMw.avif
  - **Categories**: exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Fall Home Show
  - **Description**: Nanaimo's #1 fall event for your house & home return to Beban Park, October 2-4; Connect with trusted, local experts in home improvements, renovations, décor, design, and so much more. You’ll find the products, services, show specials and samples you
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Fri, 02 Oct at 01:00 pm – Sun, 04 Oct at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-fall-home-show/200030329464820
  - **Venue**: Beban Park Social Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yOWJjNWQ2ODAxZDk3MWZmYzcxZDJmY2NhZjIyZjlmZmQ4MWM3MGU4OTk1MWI4NDg3YmZhN2JhYmFiODFkMmRkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg3MjUyNA.avif
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Card Comic & Toy Expo
  - **Description**: 🚨 Nanaimo Card, Comic & Toy Expo will be back on Saturday September 5th 2026!! 🚨 

The Mid-Island’s largest pop culture Collector’s show.  A great place to Connect and Collect.

Over 10,00 square feet and 120+ 8ft tables filled with your favourite pop
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1101
  - **Date**: Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am – Sat, 05 Sep at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-card-comic-and-toy-expo/200029945825027
  - **Venue**: Beban Park Social Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lNjJkN2JjYzk1NzU4ZTJjZTk2YjE4MTFmMWEyMzMzNmNhYmI2Zjk0MDZlMTJmNTA3N2RiZGU5OGI5MzkzODljLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmN2Y0ZjAtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ2NTM0Mzc.avif
  - **Categories**: business, sports, exhibitions, kids, food-drinks, entertainment, pokemon
- **Event Name**: Errington Hi Neighbour Day Demo
  - **Description**: We have been asked to put on a demo for the Hi Neighbour Day.  This will include a static display, hands-on and active displays as well as maybe getting involved in the Great Zucchini Race? 

This will be a great opportunity to let the community know that
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Aug at 09:00 am – Sat, 15 Aug at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/errington-hi-neighbour-day-demo/200030445696738
  - **Venue**: Errington Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V0R, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82ZDczYWY5Mjc2MWE0NTU0MWQ3YzkwMTA1NGExZGU0NmQzMDQ4NzE5NDBkYTQ5MzExNGMyNzgxNTYyOWE5YzFlLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNjQwLWRjNWM2MzMxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0ODI4NjE3.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Sports
- **Event Name**: Route 19a STUDIO TOUR
  - **Description**: 🎨✨ You’re Invited to the Route 19A Art Studio Tour! ✨🎨

Join me during the Route 19A Art Studio Tour on September 26 & 27, 
                                          From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 
My home studio: 1063 Ganske Road,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/route-19a-studio-tour/200030326437300
  - **Venue**: 1063 Ganske Road Qualicum, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kZTZmYjViYjhkNTMzNmE1ODk4ZGYzOWZhZDhkZDJkMWY5MGFjYmExMzY5YWEzZDExNWYyMDA0ZmFhYWY1MzZhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgyMS1kY2YzZjRmNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDY0MTM1Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: art, trips-adventures, fine-arts, workshops

- [View all Exhibitions in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/exhibitions)
## Live Music in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Altered By Mom, Hyaenas, and Cold Fame LIVE @ The Queen's
  - **Description**: The Queen's & Midnight Agency presents:

Altered By Mom, Hyaenas, and Cold Fame

Friday, August 7, 2026 
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets: $15 Advance | Available online or in-person at The Queen's
19+

ALTERED BY MOM

Altered by Mom is a smart, irreverent, and
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Fri, 07 Aug at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/altered-by-mom-hyaenas-and-cold-fame-live-the-queens/200030356808017
  - **Venue**: 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, pop, art, music-festivals, theatre, kids, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: 94Fatso Live in Nanaimo August 9th at The Queen's
  - **Description**: Miami Florida's own upcoming sensation 94Fatso is performing live in Nanaimo August 9th at The Queen's with Two Young! Don't miss out!About this Event94FatsoClub Tour 2026************************************
  - **Date**: Sun, 09 Aug at 07:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/94fatso-live-in-nanaimo-august-9th-at-the-queens/100001994347705674
  - **Venue**: The Queen's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82ZmU2MzkwNDI4NDAyYjY1ZTQ1ZDQ3ODE4MTFhOGE4MDYzMWI2ZDhmODM5NTk3MmNhNDg1NGU1OTg0NDlhMDcwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk0Ny1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ3MjY5Mjg.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 38 to 278
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Art, Business, performances
- **Event Name**: NBC Waterfront Music Series!
  - **Description**: THE NBC WATERFRONT MUSIC SERIES IS COMING!🎉

LIVE MUSIC. OCEAN AIR. SUMMER NIGHTS.🌼🌊
What more could you ask for?

We want you to get in on the action and grab your 🐦Early Bird Tickets🐦.  
Use code: EARLYBIRD at check-out (valid for May only).

Tickets av
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nbc-waterfront-music-series/200030052905114
  - **Venue**: 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hYzY1ZTc5MmI2OWJmYjM3YTQyYjFhN2ZkOWM0ZmY0YmI0ZDc1MDMxZjEzMjlmN2NmYjM3NDRmOWQxMjhlMTJmLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNkZGRhYmQtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQxMDA1NTY.avif
  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: HOUNDS OF CUCHULAIN:: Stories, Drinkin’ Songs, Battle cries, A HOUSE CONCERT
  - **Description**: PURCHASE TICKETS ON THIS SITE
https://www.mysketchyfriends.com/event-details/hounds-of-cuchulain-stories-drinkin-songs-battle-cries-august-21-6pm

This is a Celtic band that will get us singing, clapping and dancing!!!
We will open the doors at 5pm. Show
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Fri, 21 Aug at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hounds-of-cuchulain-stories-drinkin-songs-battle-cries-a-house-concert/200030179589149
  - **Venue**: 1063 Ganske Road Qualicum, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84ZDFmODhkYzc0YjY1MjQ1ZTRjNTlhNTI0ZTg4MTJlNGYxY2E2NGJlMDYwMDQ5ZTczMjE4YjE1ZWMxMTI2MWQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyNDItZGMxNDE3MTktZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ3NjIxMzE.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, art, theatre, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Mark Crissinger Band @ Queens
  - **Description**: MCB plays the iconic Queens Hotel in Nanaimo.  New album should be ready by this date...

www.markcrissinger.com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Fri, 13 Nov at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mark-crissinger-band-queens/200030292118034
  - **Venue**: The Queen's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hNDhlMmUxMWRkZDQzNzc4ZjhiZjI2MjZmZWYzNmM4MWNmNzBkNTE0NDk2N2FhZjY0MDg5NTVkNWU1NTNmOWEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEzNzUtZGMxNjAzMDMtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ4ODA5MjA.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment

- [View all Live Music in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/live-music)
## Dance in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: POLITICS OF DANCING: An 80s New Wave Dance Night - NANAIMO (19+)
  - **Description**: NANAIMO! We will be spinning the best of The Cure, Depeche Mode, Joy Division, Echo & the Bunnymen, Culture Club, Tears For Fears, & more!About this EventWhat The Dance presentsPOLITICS OF DANCING: An
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 10:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug at 02:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/politics-of-dancing-an-80s-new-wave-dance-night-nanaimo-19/100001990665624470
  - **Venue**: LevelTwo Nightclub
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wNTZjOGY0YmNmNmM0MzljYTc0YjY3YTA2YjlmMzZjNjRhOWIwNGFhODk1ZGZiNDJhZTA3MmYzZDJlNmJkNWFiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzFjMWMxYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODAyMzIwNjI.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 25
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Witches’ Dance & Samhain Celebration
  - **Description**: It’s our time of the year Witches! And this year we are planning to be even bigger and better than last year! 

This is a full day of celebration and activities with the high point being our community Witches’ Dance that will happen at 2pm! 

More details
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1291
  - **Date**: Sat, 31 Oct at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/witches-dance-and-samhain-celebration/200029903930811
  - **Venue**: #8 - 321 Wesley Street
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82Y2VlYmRjOWJmMWM4ODNjNWZjZGMwZTY3MTRlZjQ5ZDNlNzgzOTA1NzRlNjU3ZjhkMTgyN2I3YTlmNThhZDJhLXJpbWctdzYxNS1oNjEzLWRjMzEzMjMwLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0MzMzMDcw.avif
- **Event Name**: Free Dancing in the Park
  - **Description**: Dance Nanaimo, Argentine Tango Nanaimo, Club 256, and Nanaimo West Coast Swing Collective are collaborating to host free dancing in the park this summer!

Free 1-hour Workshops

No partner needed!
Welcoming - Respectful - Inclusive

Workshop Schedule:
Jul
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 44
  - **Date**: Tue, 04 Aug (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/free-dancing-in-the-park/200030289470231
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yZmIyNGNlZGI4MzQ2NWI0YmM2MTZhMmFkYjUzYTRkYjA5YjJjZjEzNDA4NzAxOGUxNmEyNTZkZDk2NTJlYzFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzMzNGUyMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MzA0OTM3NA.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Club 256 Dance Nanaimo
  - **Description**: Everyone welcome, no partner required, and you can dance however you like!

Arrive early to change into your dance shoes... don't be late!

‘Shag’ lesson with Pamela Podmoroff from 7 to 7:30 ish

Then dance to tunes by DJ Andrew until 10... song requests
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm – Fri, 14 Aug at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/club-256-dance-nanaimo/200030430402153
  - **Venue**: Wellington Hall, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mODY2MGI4NmMwNmVkNjg3N2QyZWRhMDA3NTVhY2FiYzY4ODUyMmY4ZWRiYmI3ZGI4MWEwM2JmNDNmYzNhOWZhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcwNC1kY2ZlZGE2Ni1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDU1ODc1Mw.avif
  - **Categories**: dance, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Shine Nanaimo
  - **Description**: Shine Dance Festivals 22nd season!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed, 12 May at 09:00 am – Sun, 16 May at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/shine-nanaimo/200030404231613
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8yNTBhOWE4ZDA3MjAwZDI2MDU0NDYwOTk5OWU4NDJkMTAyNWFlOTkxNGI3ZmNiZGU0OTc4YzE1MmU2YjVkNWNiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2E3YTFjNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDUxMDEwMw.avif
  - **Categories**: Festivals

- [View all Dance in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/dance)
## Mindfulness in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Sacred Sound Ceremony - The Hidden River: Cooling Waters of the Inner Guru
  - **Description**: 💙 As the mid-summer sun reaches its peak power, we gather to slip beneath the surface and cool our internal fire through the ancient path of Bhakti—the yoga of the heart. ✨

On July 25th, we move toward the cooling waters of the inner guru. 

Joined by in
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sat, 25 Jul at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sacred-sound-ceremony-the-hidden-river-cooling-waters-of-the-inner-guru/200030356809525
  - **Venue**: One Tribe Yoga & Doula
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wNGY3MDMyMTg0ZjZhYWU3NzJlNGJlODExN2JlZTlmYzYwNGYzMGZkZWY3MDM1ZWUwMTQ2OGE4NTAyN2YyYjY2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZjlmMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg3MjUwOA.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, art, bhajan-jamming
- **Event Name**: Community Reiki Circle & Forest Bathing
  - **Description**: This is a by-donation monthly gathering that is on the last Friday of every month.About this EventThis circle welcomes everyone who is open to connect with Reiki and being with like-minded souls. Intentional gatherings li
  - **Date**: Thu, 30 Jul at 06:00 pm – Thu, 30 Jul at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/community-reiki-circle-and-forest-bathing/100001993888509205
  - **Venue**: Morrell Nature Sanctuary
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yMjE2ZDNjOTdiYzIzNTM2ZmFjMGZhNWExZGM1ZDFjMDczZWZmM2M2N2YyMDAwZDQxNGY0YmNiNzc1MTEzNDY0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2U0ZTFkYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ3MjY5NDE.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Nonprofit, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Sunday Circle with Will & Alita
  - **Description**: Long before Alita and I built a life together, we were each exploring different paths toward the same question: How do we create the conditions for people to experience deeper connection—with themselves, with others, and with life itself?

I found my way
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sun, 26 Jul at 01:00 pm – Sun, 26 Jul at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sunday-circle-with-will-and-alita/200030327474623
  - **Venue**: 1911 Clamshell Drive , Gabriola, BC, Canada, British Columbia
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83MTFlMGJjNDNiOWEwOTI5MWYzNTZiZjU1YWM4Njc4NWIxMDBiOWUzMDAzNzQyZDVlNTVmOGI1YWQ4NGNkYjQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUwMC1kY2YyZGZjNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MzU2MjE3Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, art, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: BCIMS: Simply Present for Insight
  - **Description**: Hosted by: BC Insight Meditation Society
Simply Present for Insight

Join us for this silent retreat to cultivate the calm, warm, and steady attention of natural mindfulness. We learn to patiently let go of inner clutter and deeply rest from old habits of
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Aug at 03:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/bcims-simply-present-for-insight/200030182813512
  - **Venue**: 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kYzU4M2Q3YWViNWYwNGFjN2VlOTEyYjM2MGM3MTFmZTljMjUxYTkwYTExMWUyYjYwYzYxMTM1MzhjOTkxMTNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzJhMjcyMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg3MjUyNg.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, meditation
- **Event Name**: Find Space, Breathe, Reconnect - 1/2 Day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat
  - **Description**: Taking time for retreat offers us the opportunity to step out of our daily routines to reconnect with and care for our innermost selves.

This half day retreat will be held on the beautiful grounds of Bethlehem Centre on Westwood Lake in Nanaimo, B.C.  T
  - **Date**: Sun, 06 Dec at 10:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/find-space-breathe-reconnect-1-2-day-silent-self-compassion-retreat/200029828839800
  - **Venue**: Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zMDZlNDczYzBkNGQwMDU5ZDdhMTJjMjkwZTEzNGY2YTg5ZDNjMWM5Y2IzOWZjYzY3ZTUxODQwNTY0OGJiY2U4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDEwMzk3Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, meditation

- [View all Mindfulness in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mindfulness)
## Kids in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Hub City Soap Box Derby
  - **Description**: Get ready for high-speed fun at the Annual Soapbox Derby on Wall Street, Nanaimo! A thrilling, family-friendly race where homemade, non-motorized cars zoom downhill, powered by gravity and fueled by creativity and community spirit. 

Kids (40 spots in sto
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 682
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Aug at 09:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hub-city-soap-box-derby/200030222828212
  - **Venue**: Wall St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82YTBlODUzYTFmMDBmOTc3YzBhYzkwZGI5MjUzYzE2ZTg4YmUzNWI0MDcyYmNiNjBmMjlkMWE5YTBlYzFhOWU2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Q4ZDlkNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg3MjUwNA.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit, kids, charities
- **Event Name**: Tom Harris Community Foundation Kids Zone
  - **Description**: The Kids Zone is filled with Bouncy Castles, a Colouring Zone and tons of Fun.  Admission/Participation is by OnSite donation to the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 302
  - **Date**: Fri, 24 Jul at 02:00 pm – Sun, 26 Jul at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/tom-harris-community-foundation-kids-zone/200030363925713
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iMWVjMDQxMWMyZDZjZjdlMzdmZTVjZTc2ZWY0ZDY5OWEyOThhYjFlY2ZiZTBkMzQzZDUyMWUwMTYzZGM5ZDVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcxMi1kY2ZlZmVmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDYzNTcyMg.avif
  - **Categories**: kids, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Rainbow Loom Bracelet Bash at Staples 116
  - **Description**: Loop, Loom & Create! The easy-to-use, hands-on loom that goes everywhere you go.About this EventA hands-on crafting event where every kid makes and takes home their own braceletThe Rainbow Loom Bracelet Bash in
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 10:00 am – Sat, 08 Aug at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/rainbow-loom-bracelet-bash-at-staples-116/100001992438271505
  - **Venue**: Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy Store 116
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xZGU5MjBhMGVhM2MzMWZkYWQ1ZDI2OWFkZDlkNjY3NTBkYTk0Nzc5OGE2YTlkN2JhYWZjY2JhYTI2MjljZWJiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODI1MTU5NDU.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Kids, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Summer Camp: Mixed Media Studio For Kids (2 Spots Left)
  - **Description**: Clay, Color, Create: Mixed Media Studio for Kids 
August 24 - 28, 2026 - 9 AM - 4 PM, $280  

This camp invites children ages 8–12 to explore clay alongside a mix of other materials like painting, printmaking and collage. Each day includes short demonstra
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Mon, 24 Aug at 09:00 am – Mon, 24 Aug at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/summer-camp-mixed-media-studio-for-kids-2-spots-left/200030239263644
  - **Venue**: 115 Chapel st, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9r 4h5
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81MmJiNGUxYjI4OTIzNjE1NzEwNDAwY2U3ZmE0ZjdiNDc4MThmM2ZmMDAzZmRlN2RkMzMwYjVmYjRmNDc0ZDNlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzMxMmExZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDQ0Nzc1NA.avif
  - **Categories**: kids, summer-camps, art, fine-arts, dog
- **Event Name**: Groovy Creative Club
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun-filled up event where kids can discover their unique style through a '90s-inspired personality quiz. Find out which Groovy Girls doll, accessory, and book genre best matches your personality! 

Plus, every participant will receive a Groo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/groovy-creative-club/200030266473134
  - **Venue**: 6670 Maryellen Dr, Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9V 1T7
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kYmFhMDU5YjIwZDBmZTVmNTBjMzQ1ZWUzMTA4N2RiZWVjOTA2MWI2MjE3NjNlYmZhZDg1MDcyNTAzMzhmMzVmLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNDAwLWRjZTE0YTJmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0ODcyNTIx.avif
  - **Categories**: kids, contests

- [View all Kids in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/kids)
## Performances in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Menopause The Musical at The Port Theatre - BC
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun, 20 Sep at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/menopause-the-musical-at-the-port-theatre-bc/2400030047827627
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre - BC
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83ODRjYTFiMC02NDJkLTExZjEtOWM4Ni1jM2QzMjcwZDQ5YTctcmltZy13MTA0Mi1oODMzLWRjYWQ3MjM1LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc4MTAyODE4OA.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: BELLE MINERS W/MARK WOODSIDE
  - **Description**: Belle Miners are on tour in the area and are hot of a tour of Australia. The Miners played on Gabriola last year, but alas, there was much rain. Let's welcome them back and fingers crossed for a beautiful warm summer evening. 

Mark Woodside, local singer
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/belle-miners-w-mark-woodside/200030434728129
  - **Venue**: Gabriola Commons
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYWI5MTg3OGNkNjFjODVhNmIxZDc1NzQyZDFhODU5NDYyYWVjMjJkOTJmMDIzZDNkOTQ1NGM1NjQ3OGVhMWExZC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGNmZWQ2ZDYtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ2NDM5ODk.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Concerts, trips-adventures, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: On the Waterfront
  - **Description**: Join us on the Sun Porch of Canada (at the Frank Ney Statue) for "On  the Waterfront" from 2-6pm.  This years performers include:  Kevin Saunders, Brad Stewart, Myles Young & Sean O'Brien, and Eric Brown.  This is a free event but you are encouraged t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 101
  - **Date**: Sat, 25 Jul at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/on-the-waterfront/200030363901749
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iNzk4NTQ1NTVkNGNiOTYzZGYyZTM0MWJhOWNlODg2Y2Y0ODMyYWJhNzJmOTc4YzgyZjYxYTU5MzEwNmM0MWExLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2MxZDZlYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDc1OTI0MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: THE PINK PALACE! A Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue PLAY!
  - **Description**: Details TBA, SAVE THE DATE!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Thu, 27 Aug at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-pink-palace-a-sweet-tooth-burlesque-revue-play/200030348654608
  - **Venue**: The Queens
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zMDgzYjQ5YWU2YTMwYzliYmM0OTczOTkzOGQzZTk1YjJhZGMwNzEwMzAzZjJiNDAwMDIzZjFmMDRlNTg5YzAyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMxNDE0MTYtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ4NzI1MjQ.avif

- [View all Performances in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/performances)
## Painting in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Shannon McWhinney: West Coast Wildlife in Motion
  - **Description**: Artist Talk, Live Painting Demo & Creative Process ShowcaseEvent Date & Time:  Saturday, August 8 • 2–5 PM  Opening Talk & Demo:
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
    - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI2YGGnbMLTLONsx7CduPjifwlUj2qKF-ieLuhGpCuAq3xD=s96-c?sz=200
    - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/32b041ce662545cd49e04a9c6a9c62dc?s=100&d=identicon&r=g
    - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/d40327b35e8ea8315d5970d0a9ff760d?s=100&d=identicon&r=g
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 02:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/shannon-mcwhinney-west-coast-wildlife-in-motion-tickets/80002136669755
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YTYxNTUzOWU2MzAzLmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Paint & Sip Summer 2
  - **Description**: Come join us for a fun time recreating the beach in summer, painting and sipping on your favdrinks with friends and meeting new peopleAbout this EventPaint & Sip NightHey
  - **Date**: Sat, 25 Jul at 05:00 pm – Sat, 25 Jul at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/paint-and-sip-summer-2/100001993903363635
  - **Venue**: The Vault Cafe
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84OWRjZjM5NWVkOTE2MjFiZDM3YzM1OTNhYjMxMmE0NjkwZjA3MmIyNDU1ZDA2NzY2OGYxM2YzMmUwNTNmODRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ3MjcwMzM.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 35
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, drawing-painting, meetups
- **Event Name**: Level 2 watercolor class
  - **Description**: The class is held at
1063 Ganske Road, Qualicum
10 am -3pm
$200
Supplies included.  Please bring paper ( see below)
Welcome to Watercolor Level 2! 

This immersive 2-day class is designed for those familiar with wet/wet, wet/dry, and dry/dry techniques.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat, 10 Oct at 10:00 am – Sun, 11 Oct at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/level-2-watercolor-class/200030209004631
  - **Venue**: 1063 Ganske Road Qualicum, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Sugar Skull or Skull Chalice @ Holden Lake Farm & Garden
  - **Description**: In this creative class, you’ll paint a highly detailed white resin sugar skull using acrylic paints or paint pens. With endless color possibilities, you’ll personalize your own vibrant design—perfect for celebrating Halloween, Day of the Dead or adding a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun, 20 Sep at 01:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sugar-skull-or-skull-chalice-holden-lake-farm-and-garden/200030291061213
  - **Venue**: 2257 Yellow Point Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V9X 1W9, Canada
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  - **Categories**: halloween, workshops

- [View all Painting in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/painting)
## Conferences in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Resilience In Times of Uncertainty
  - **Description**: REGISTER NOW! EARLY BIRD PRICING EXPIRES SOON. 

Join us for a powerful and heart-opening weekend as we gather in community to explore what it means to cultivate resilience in a rapidly changing world.
​
The 2026 Canadian New Thought Conference brings tog
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 184
  - **Date**: Fri, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/resilience-in-times-of-uncertainty/200030289492946
  - **Venue**: Vancouver Island Conference Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83ODAyOTE1NmU3NDg2NGQzYTk4YzBlNGM0ZDk5NmMxYTE5OGFhN2I2MjdlYzBmMTkzNWY4NTAwZGVmN2JlZDhjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2MxZDdlYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDQ0Nzc0Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: business, conferences
- **Event Name**: Travel Talks with Norwegian Cruise Line
  - **Description**: Join us to explore exclusive value on Norwegian Cruise Line’s top destinations around the globe.About this EventFrom the icy fjords of Alaska to the vibrant beaches of the Caribbean and the timeless cities of Europe, Norw
  - **Date**: Thu, 13 Aug at 02:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/travel-talks-with-norwegian-cruise-line/100001994101121133
  - **Venue**: Expedia Cruises in Nanaimo
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: AGM
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for our AGM - Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 pm at St. Andrew's United Church on Wesley Street.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Tue, 20 Oct at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/agm/200030448339220
  - **Venue**: St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Salon Artificium 2027
  - **Description**: Event Steward:  Aspasia Bevilacqua / Eleni Harvalias
more information to come
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sat, 06 Mar at 09:00 am – Sat, 06 Mar at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/salon-artificium-2027/200030445694531
  - **Venue**: 975 Shearme Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V0R, Canada
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- [View all Conferences in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/conferences)
## Yoga in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Freeplay 2026: Acroyoga & Camping
  - **Description**: This year we've added an extra day!  Beat the ferry rush and arrive on Thursday evening!


Welcome to our annual weekend of acro jamming, slacklining, flow arts, paddleboarding,  and connecting with other lovely acroyogi’s! A great nourishing way to end y
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 58
  - **Date**: Thu, 10 Sep at 04:00 pm – Sun, 13 Sep at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/freeplay-2026-acroyoga-and-camping/200030243248211
  - **Venue**: 595 Taylor Bay Rd
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, camping, festivals, dog, art
- **Event Name**: Hatha Yoga in with Jenn & Kim in  North Nanaimo
  - **Description**: Hatha Yoga North Nanaimo every Tuesday evening at 7 pm at Onetribe Yoga Studio.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue, 28 Jul at 07:00 pm – Tue, 28 Jul at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hatha-yoga-in-with-jenn-and-kim-in-north-nanaimo/200030448336540
  - **Venue**: One Tribe Yoga & Doula
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Embers and Expansion: A Fall Kundalini Retreat
  - **Description**: Hosted by: Manipura Yoga College
The light softens, the pace changes, and we are invited inward to listen deeply and reorient to our inner compass.

To turn inward.
To listen more deeply.
To feel what is true now beneath the surface.

A moment to reconnec
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Fri, 16 Oct at 03:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/embers-and-expansion-a-fall-kundalini-retreat/200030341975111
  - **Venue**: 2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: SOLD OUT! Under the Wild Sun Retreat - August 2026 - Nanaimo, BC
  - **Description**: Grab your spot! August 7-9, 2026 - Vancouver Island, BC 

https://tri.ps/KgpjW 

Nestled on the shores of Westwood Lake at the base of Mount Benson, the stunning Bethlehem Centre will be our home for this retreat. Just a short 10-minute drive from Nanaimo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri, 07 Aug at 04:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sold-out-under-the-wild-sun-retreat-august-2026-nanaimo-bc/200029828835839
  - **Venue**: Nanaimo BC Canada
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures, workshops, trekking, meditation

- [View all Yoga in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/yoga)

## Artists & Performers on Tour in Nanaimo

- **Artist**: Riley Green
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/riley-green
- **Artist**: Chance the Rapper
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/chance-the-rapper
- **Artist**: Anyma
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/anyma
- **Artist**: Lily Allen
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/lily-allen
- **Artist**: Stone Temple Pilots
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/stone-temple-pilots
- **Artist**: Ez Mil
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/ez-mil
- **Artist**: Corinne Bailey Rae
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/corinne-bailey-rae
- **Artist**: Faouzia
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/faouzia
- **Artist**: French 79
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/french-79
- **Artist**: Parra for Cuva
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/parra-for-cuva
- **Artist**: The Growlers
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-growlers
- **Artist**: Bahamas
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/bahamas
- **Artist**: Hank Williams
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/hank-williams
- **Artist**: Eli & Fur
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/eli-fur
- **Artist**: Eli & Fur
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/eli-and-fur
- **Artist**: Charlotte Lawrence
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/charlotte-lawrence
- **Artist**: ARTMS
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/artms
- **Artist**: Houndmouth
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/houndmouth
- **Artist**: Enter Shikari
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/enter-shikari
- **Artist**: Fruit Bats
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/fruit-bats
- **Artist**: Sammy Rae & The Friends
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/sammy-rae-the-friends
- **Artist**: Slayyyter
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/slayyyter
- **Artist**: Kevin de Vries
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kevin-de-vries
- **Artist**: Kingfishr
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kingfishr
- **Artist**: Cortex
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/cortex
- (more artists omitted)

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## Moments from Events in Nanaimo

- **Review**: "Loved it ,i  was a featured artist lots of very happy customers"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: debbie briggs
  - **Event**: Art Gallery Paint-In 2026 at 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, BC, Canada, British Columbia V8V 4P1
  - **Date**: 2026-07-19 14:31:47
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- **Review**: "loads of bikes. a great ride, lots of prizes. fun had by all."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Barbara Vivian
  - **Event**: Eagle Rider’s Poker Run 2026 at 1999 14 Ave
  - **Date**: 2026-06-29 17:52:40
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- **Review**: "Very good event
Some really great poems, full of depth and feeling
I truly recomend it 
And i will definitely be there next time also"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Preda Maria Irina
  - **Event**: VIAȚA ÎN VERSURI - Festival Național de Poezie at HAPPYCINEMA Bacau, Calea Republicii, Bacău, Romania
  - **Date**: 2026-07-17 18:33:38
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- **Review**: "Ride with Pride.. Supertech🇨🇦❤️👌😎"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: PK Giez
  - **Event**: 🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival at Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Date**: 2026-06-15 17:17:53
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- **Review**: "gggggg"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Lorna Townell
  - **Event**: NICHE ARTISTRY X GUPSHUP PAINT N' SIP at Gupshup Social Lounge
  - **Date**: 2026-05-27 17:23:50
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- **Review**: "Went with a friend to our first Paint n’ Sip and we both had a lot of fun!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Tanveen Clair
  - **Event**: NICHE ARTISTRY X GUPSHUP PAINT N' SIP at Gupshup Social Lounge
  - **Date**: 2026-05-26 17:50:38
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- **Review**: "Nice to hangout on a nice cool Saturday and have some fun cheering the parade for their time and effort in making this a success annually 👍"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Margaret Ng
  - **Event**: May Day Parade at Downtown Port Coquitlam
  - **Date**: 2026-05-10 21:08:19
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- **Review**: "Very nice event 
First one of this type
I was happy to be there and enjoy listening to the poems
I will definitely be there next time also 
I truly recomend it"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Preda Maria Irina
  - **Event**: VIAȚA ÎN VERSURI - Festival Național de Poezie at HAPPYCINEMA Bacau, Calea Republicii, Bacău, Romania
  - **Date**: 2026-07-17 18:29:13
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- **Review**: "An excellent showcase of Leonard Cohen’s music.  All extremely talented musicians & both Glenna & Oliver beautiful vocalists!"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Christine Knowles
  - **Event**: Tower of Song: a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen - Sidney at Mary Winspear Centre
  - **Date**: 2026-04-13 01:07:51
  - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/96/7f640c85e34f7b8ceb0cd2062e4f98/images/img_1_1692392273228.webp
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- **Review**: "Great music choices, awesome orchestra.  Crowd was enjoying it!!  

It was awesome!!!!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Anna-Lisa Rovak
  - **Event**: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Prince George, BC at 2187 Ospika Blvd S, Prince George, BC V2N 6Z1, Canada
  - **Date**: 2026-04-01 16:08:11
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- **Review**: "My only comment is to have the band's reversed next year. We found the first one was way more lively."
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Kim
  - **Event**: ☘️ ST. PATRICK’S DAY at The HUB ON MARTIN at The Hub on Martin
  - **Date**: 2026-03-18 15:05:28
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- **Review**: "Class was great and the chef Valentine was great too.  she was helpful and easy to follow."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Karen Thomson
  - **Event**: Make your own Sourdough - Chef Valentine - Cooking Class at Eden West Gourmet
  - **Date**: 2026-03-08 17:23:14
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- **Review**: "It was my 1st time Pride in Victoria. I felt the energy and  excitement. Definitely be back in 2027!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Eva Soos
  - **Event**: Victoria Pride Parade 2026 at Downtown Victoria
  - **Date**: 2026-07-16 17:47:27
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- **Review**: "Good beats & beer"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Ellen Marchand
  - **Event**: Throwback Dance Party @ Mount Arrowsmith Brewing at Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
  - **Date**: 2026-03-07 15:01:27
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- **Review**: "excellent experience and friendly staff and process"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Nenad Mrvc
  - **Event**: Richmond Reuse & Repair Café at Chinese Bunkhouse
  - **Date**: 2026-02-22 16:42:19
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## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Q**: What are the top events happening in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Here are the top events in Nanaimo: An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews, Nanaimo, BC(6:30pm) (Tue, 03 Nov at 06:30 pm, at St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada), Shannon McWhinney: West Coast Wildlife in Motion (Sat, 08 Aug at 02:00 pm, at Pacific Arts Market, Nanaimo), Edward Savage's Top 5 Wildlife Photography Tips (Thu, 27 Aug at 05:30 pm, at Pacific Arts Market, Nanaimo), Creative Harbour Day (Sat, 01 Aug at 10:30 am, at Pacific Arts Market, Nanaimo), The Holiday Bazaar in Cedar 2026 (Sat, 21 Nov at 11:00 am, at Cedar Community Hall, Nanaimo).
- **Q**: Which kind of events are trending in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** The top trending event categories in Nanaimo include Car Shows, 🎄 Christmas, Live Music, Free Events.
- **Q**: How can I find events happening in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Nanaimo on AllEvents.in. Browse by category, date, or venue to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular event venues in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Nanaimo include St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, Pacific Arts Market, Cedar Community Hall, Beban Park Social Centre, Maffeo Sutton Park.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Follow Nanaimo on AllEvents.in to receive notifications when new events are listed in your city.

## Nanaimo at a Glance

- **Total Upcoming Events**: 376
- **Featured Events**: 3
- **Followers**: 5,619
- **Trending Now**: This Weekend: 55, Free Events: 39, Live Music: 54

## Trending Categories in Nanaimo

- [This Weekend (55 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/this-weekend)
- [Live Music (54 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/live-music)
- [Free Events (39 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/free-events)
- [Christmas (7 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/christmas)
- [Car Shows (3 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/car-shows)
- [Fall Festivals (1 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/fall-festivals)

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