# 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**: Queen - It's A Kinda Magic
  - **Date**: Fri, 04 Sep at 04:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/queen-its-a-kinda-magic/2300030029033228
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **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
  - **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
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  - **Price**: min: 24.99, max: 24.99, currency: CAD
  - **Categories**: fitness

## Nanaimo's Most-Loved

### Events Categories

- [Music (71 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/music)
- [Business (11 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/business)
- [Concert (23 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts)
- [Parties (49 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/parties)
- [Food & Drinks (55 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/food-drinks)
- [Comedy (7 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/comedy)
- [Crafts (12 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/crafts)
- [Festivals (61 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/festivals)
- [Fine Arts (19 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/fine-arts)
- [Dance (18 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/dance)
- [Health & Wellness (23 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/health-wellness)
- [Kids (29 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/kids)
- [Performances (55 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/performances)
- [Photography (7 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/photography)
- [Sports (24 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sports)
- [Theatre (7 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/theatre)
- [Trips & Adventure (23 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/trips-adventures)
- [Gaming (4 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/gaming)
- [Cooking (4 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/cooking)
- [Speed Dating (2 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/speed-dating)
- [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**: Art in Action: Meet the Artists at Pacific Arts Market
  - **Description**: Join us at Pacific Arts Market for Art in Action, a BC Culture Days celebration featuring live artist demos, meet‑the‑artists, and local music. Our Gallery at 460 Wallace St. in Nanaimo showcases the work of over 80 Vancouver Island artists and makers,
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  - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 12:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/art-in-action-meet-the-artists-at-pacific-arts-market-tickets/80002323265542
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Creative Harbour Day
  - **Description**: 🎨 Creative Harbour Day — September 5th | 10am–5pm  Pacific Arts Market – Nanaimo GalleryJoin us for Creative Harbour Day as Nanaimo welcomes a cruise ship carryi
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  - **Date**: Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am – Sat, 05 Sep at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/creative-harbour-day-tickets/80003741601060
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Wire-Wrapping Demo Day with Teresa Carrao
  - **Description**: Join local jewelry artist Teresa Carrao for a special Demo Day at Pacific Arts Market. Teresa will be wire‑wrapping a stunning larimar pendant from the Dominican Republic, using 925 sterling silver square and 1/3 round wire, and creating the piece from
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  - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/wire-wrapping-demo-day-with-teresa-carrao-tickets/80003443107641
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Light Language Sound Healing for Lions Gate 8/8
  - **Description**: Join us on an interactive soundscapes with Himalayan singing bowls, handpan, flutes, magical Light languages, and your own intuitive voice!The stars are aligning; and the portal is opening..As we transition into Leo
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 05:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/light-language-sound-healing-for-lions-gate-8-8-tickets/80008377375816
  - **Venue**: Golden Soul Sanctuary
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- **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
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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
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: crafts, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs, holiday, art
- **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**: Mid-Autumn Festival & Fireworks in Nanaimo
  - **Description**: ✧ ˚ · . Join us for a delightful celebration including 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒, traditional festivities, family fun, and moonlit magic at our 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Mid-Autumn Festival event! This September we are going to 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐔𝐏 Maffeo Sutton Park with the glow of a thousand lanterns
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  - **Date**: Fri, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mid-autumn-festival-and-fireworks-in-nanaimo/200030476478459
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour
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  - **Categories**: festivals, fireworks, art, fine-arts, kids, mid-autumn-festivals, entertainment, food-drinks, nonprofit, calendar
- **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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  - **Date**: Fri, 30 Oct at 08:45 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**: CAD 31 to 64
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances, Art
- **Event Name**: Light 'EmUpTV 2nd Annual Cruise-In Car Show at Woodgrove
  - **Description**: Hey Nanaimo! We’re Back!

Light ’EmUp.TV is excited to host the 2nd Annual Woodgrove Cruise-In Car Show at Woodgrove Shopping Centre!

Let’s close out an incredible car season with another unforgettable show. Pre-register your vehicle today, and don’t for
  - **Date**: Sun, 06 Sep at 11:00 am – Sun, 06 Sep at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/light-emuptv-2nd-annual-cruise-in-car-show-at-woodgrove/200030491569916
  - **Venue**: Woodgrove Centre
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  - **Categories**: Music, Kids, Contests, Sports, Workshops, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: exhibitions
- **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**: William Prince
  - **Date**: Wed, 04 Nov at 07:30 pm – Wed, 04 Nov at 09:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/william-prince/2300030459822956
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre
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- **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
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  - **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
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  - **Price**: CAD 25
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Art in Maffeo Park 2026
  - **Description**: Art in Maffeo Park: A Three-Day Celebration of Creativity!

During 2 days in June and 1 day in August Pacific Arts Market is transforming the beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park into a vibrant and inspiring arts fair! At the park you'll have the opportunity to i
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    - Count: 148
  - **Date**: Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/art-in-maffeo-park-2026/200030173271320
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83YTQzZGVmNzYxZTRlMDNlNzM2MzA3MWEwODQ5ZmEzNzkyMTNhYjQ3YmY4MTc3NzMxYjQyMjBjM2UxNDY2MDQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjAyOTc4OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, food-drinks, fine-arts, calendar

## Parties in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Light 'EmUpTV 2nd Annual Cruise-In Car Show at Woodgrove
  - **Description**: Hey Nanaimo! We’re Back!

Light ’EmUp.TV is excited to host the 2nd Annual Woodgrove Cruise-In Car Show at Woodgrove Shopping Centre!

Let’s close out an incredible car season with another unforgettable show. Pre-register your vehicle today, and don’t for
  - **Date**: Sun, 06 Sep at 11:00 am – Sun, 06 Sep at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/light-emuptv-2nd-annual-cruise-in-car-show-at-woodgrove/200030491569916
  - **Venue**: Woodgrove Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy84Y2M5NzA1ZWQ4OGNlOTA2NzI4MzA1NzM2NzViMDhkZTg2MDhlYTcyNmNhYjdhNTZkNTYwYWE4ZmRhYTM3NjA1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5NC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTYwMDA3Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Kids, Contests, Sports, Workshops, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: The Tragically Hip, Landmark Live Album Release and Rebroadcast of A National Celebration
  - **Description**: Join our party and fundraiser as The Tragically Hip, along with Universal Music and CBC, releases their album and 10th anniversary broadcast of A National Celebration, the final Kingston show had Canadians and fans worldwide come together to honour a band
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sat, 22 Aug at 07:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-tragically-hip-landmark-live-album-release-and-rebroadcast-of-a-national-celebration/200030497546129
  - **Venue**: The Old City Station Pub
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDkzN2M2NWI1NDA3NzM3M2MwZTE4ZjdmYjMxYTA2NGYyNjA5ZjkwZGIxNWIxNWJjMmQwYWU4NDBlZWM1ZjZlMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODU2OTMyNjc.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, nonprofit, parties, it
- **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: 855
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82YTJiMTRiNWM0M2IwZjdiZWNmN2U5MDE0MmFmZDdhMThkZTQzMTZmZjE2ZDc3ODkzMDcyMTA0NGZmZjUyZGFkLXJpbWctdzc3MC1oOTY1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg1Nzc4OTcz.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: 46
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xZjliZGU3ZGEyYzk1OGJjYjY0YjNmNzdhMTIwMWZmN2M5MTllOWIzN2M2ZjRiMTgzYTU1NDhlN2RlNzFhMzMwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUzNC1kY2Y4ZThkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTcwMjc2OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, food-drinks, festivals, live-music, art, pop, performances, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals, contests
- **Event Name**: Silent Disco at the Nanaimo Fringe Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for a magical Silent Disco!  Slip on a pair of headphones, turn up the tunes and shake your Fringe as we dance down Fitzwilliam St!About this EventYou will receive a pre-sanitized set of headphones!  We have sever
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/silent-disco-at-the-nanaimo-fringe-festival/100001994904151017
  - **Venue**: 315 Fitzwilliam St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jYmYwN2JmZDM0ZWU3ODg4NzdhMTI5NjM3Mjc0NzIwZWY4YTEzYzcyZTQ1NzViZTUxYjg4NmZmYWVkZmQxMTc3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk2MC1kYzRjNjM3NS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ5NTgwMTg.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 17 to 23
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Parties, Festivals
- **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: 55
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82ZDg2NjJmOWUxMGY2YTZkZWU4ZDIzMjYxY2VhM2QyZjVkZDFjYmJhNjg2NjFkYjNiNGJlZGVhNWZiYTUyMTYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzk4Njg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTgyODYzNA.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, food-drinks
- **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: 39
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zYTVhOGExYjQzMTk3YmMxNTg0MzJlZTA4YzAxNmFkNTcxYTZiMTc5MDdjNWMyNzRjNTM5YWIzYzIxMWNlMjNiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYwMjk3ODg.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, workshops, parties, dance, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Outdoor Movie at Fairwinds Golf Club
  - **Description**: Join us on the first fairway 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: 245
  - **Date**: Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/outdoor-movie-at-fairwinds-golf-club/200030263377306
  - **Venue**: Fairwinds Golf Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jNGFkMjhhNjI2YTk1OGVjNGZlNzBmZjJhOTg2N2QxZTZhM2NkM2E3NjU2YWFlMTZlZjBkN2UzNDg4NDJiY2ZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTU3NjgyOA.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, sports
- **Event Name**: Dame's SUMMER Inflatable Island FLOAT
  - **Description**: Ladies you are invited to come socialize and FLOAT on Long Lake (Public Beach/Parking area)
Also enjoy time on the beach/dock ⛱️ or dock when mot in the water or float.  There are picnic tables as well.  Invitation is open for you to share with other ladi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 39
  - **Date**: Sun, 09 Aug at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/dames-summer-inflatable-island-float/200030413209524
  - **Venue**: Long Lake Nanaimo
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xODg3YzY0M2FkNzM2ODQ1MTljN2I0MjlhOTJhYTczZjM5YjAzNmU0YTgzNmIzYTA3MmE4MTQzMjU5NjhlNWQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk5NS1kY2Q4ZDhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTY5MzI2NA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81NGIwZWUyYzI1YmI5MzJiZmQ4ZWNjYWQzYjBlZjU3MTIyYjMxNTIyNmZkNTEwNDE4NjI2ODdkOTkzMzdjODEwLXJpbWctdzUyNi1oNTI2LWRjZjhiODI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg1NTk3Nzcy.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, costume-parties

- [View all Parties in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/parties)
## 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: 16
  - **Date**: Fri, 30 Oct at 08:45 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83ZTUyNzI2MC05MWZhLTExZjEtODhkYy1lMzg1NmViMjU2OGYtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGM2ODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2MDY0MDQ3.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 31 to 64
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances, 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: 112
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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**: BEGONIA - "The Fantasy Life Tour" at The Queen's (Nanaimo)
  - **Description**: Got Pop? Concerts & The Queen's presents:

BEGONIA - The Fantasy Life Tour

Friday October 30th 2026
at The Queen's
34 Victoria Cres., Nanaimo BC
Doors: 630pm, Showtime: 7pm
19+ Show. Please bring 2 pieces of I.D.
Tickets are $25 + s/c in advance, $30
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Fri, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm – Fri, 30 Oct at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/begonia-the-fantasy-life-tour-at-the-queens-nanaimo/200030291953250
  - **Venue**: The Queen's
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, art, pop, theatre
- **Event Name**: Concerts in the Park - Tropic Mayhem (Pop; as part of Food Truck Friday)
  - **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.

TROPIC MAYEM (Pop)

Tropic Mayhem has carved out a distinct niche in th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 100
  - **Date**: Fri, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm – Fri, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts-in-the-park-tropic-mayhem-pop;-as-part-of-food-truck-friday/200030003480839
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, food-drinks, parties
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons | Nanaimo
  - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/864eepxf

⭐ 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 vs. Imagine Dra
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat, 07 Nov at 12:45 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-coldplay-vs-imagine-dragons-nanaimo/200030443082526
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jYzk3OWZiNjk4NzgxMmIyZTk3MjNiZTA5ZWNjOTBlZTE1ZTMzYTM0MzA0MGZiM2JmNTZhYjhmNmRmZmY4NWNhLXJpbWctdzc2OC1oNzY4LWRjMDgyODI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg1NDIwMTkx.avif
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, performances, music, trips-adventures, live-music
- **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: 24
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yMDA1OTRlNWFiOTY3OWEwNDViYzdhZWQ3MGIxN2MwNmZhYzY1YjBlOWNhMTA4MWRiN2U1M2IzYWNjZGU4NmNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTg2ODgzNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **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***
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 41
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84MzBjZWJkNzA3OTQ5ZTEzMzk1ZGZlZTMyMmVlZWU2MDE4MmNmOTZmZGZlNjMyNmRkYTY2MjcyMDJjZWVmMTVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzFmMWUxYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTAwNjYxMg.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: 62
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvN2MzZWNkZTk0YmQ0NTNlNDBhYjM0N2Y0YWQ0MzZlODhjZDM4NmRiMWM1N2EyYTZiNTYxM2MzZTBhYjZkZGEyMS1yaW1nLXc2NDAtaDM2MS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTQxMjY3Ng.avif
- **Event Name**: MCB @ Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Description**: we play one set from 715-815pm in the park. Free Show!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Fri, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mcb-maffeo-sutton-park/200030448335823
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wM2RjZGRlYTZkNWE2NWJkMjRiZWEzNTcyY2JkMjUwYzIwZDU0ZTlkZWRiNzFiNzIxODZiOWRjNjBhNTNjYTQ4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ4Mzg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTU0MjIwNQ.avif

- [View all Concerts in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts)
## 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
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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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iZjU0MTUyZGM3NTJhNjg0ZjViNmJkM2I1NTkwZjZmNzhhMzEzNDA1YzQ4OTBkNDBmOThlNDA4Y2VkNWNlNmM0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4NThhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTk4Mzk1Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment, food-drinks
- **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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, art
- **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
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    - Count: 258
  - **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
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  - **Categories**: festivals, dance, entertainment, workshops
- **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
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    - Count: 2
  - **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**: 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.
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    - 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 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 Admission! Witc
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    - Count: 85
  - **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
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    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun, 13 Sep at 11:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mansfield-county-fair-2026/200030255194830
  - **Venue**: Mansfield Park
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  - **Categories**: kids, sports, 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
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    - Count: 18
  - **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
- **Event Name**: Insula Magna Fall Faire Demo
  - **Description**: This is the SCA Facing event for the Insula Magna Fall Fair Demo. 

Pre -Reg and Volunteer sign up sheets will be posted soon as well as many other details.
  - **Date**: Fri, 11 Sep at 03:00 pm – Sun, 13 Sep at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/insula-magna-fall-faire-demo/200030486108417
  - **Venue**: Coombs Fair & Fairgrounds
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- [View all Festivals in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/festivals)
## 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
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    - Count: 112
  - **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
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, performances, entertainment, live-music, magic-show
- **Event Name**: Bee Gees Revisited - Tribute to the Bee Gees
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    - Count: 2
  - **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
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Metanoia Music Presents : Ancient City Tea House Party! W/Tallman & Volume II
  - **Description**: ACTP are headlining The Globe! Bringing the best of atmospheric Psych rock , Along with The dark Sabbath inspired riffs of Tallman, followed by the heavy hitting prog rock of Volume II !  October 3rd, @7:00pm Doors @ 6pm This will be a full night of amazi
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    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/metanoia-music-presents-ancient-city-tea-house-party-w-tallman-and-volume-ii/200030470733535
  - **Venue**: The Globe Live Studio
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties
- **Event Name**: ASCENT // Goth & Industrial Night LIVE @ LevelTwo Nightclub
  - **Description**: ASCENT // Goth & Industrial Night LIVE @ LevelTwo NightclubGet your fix of Angelic darkness and join us in dancing up a storm! 🖤💜🎶✨🎶💜🖤Goth / Darkwave / EBM / Industrial / Synthpop
  - **Date**: Fri, 21 Aug at 10:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug at 02:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/ascent-goth-and-industrial-night-live-leveltwo-nightclub/80001008354353
  - **Venue**: LevelTwo Nightclub
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Spiritualist  Gathering and Service - Two Worlds Spiritualist Centre of Nanaimo
  - **Description**: Step into a realm of serenity and enlightenment, healing, mediumship, and (fun) uplifting music - at a Spiritualist service hosted by Two Worlds Spiritualist Centre of Nanaimo.Services Held the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the mont
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sun, 02 Aug – Sun, 16 Aug (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/spiritualist-gathering-and-service-two-worlds-spiritualist-centre-of-nanaimo/80003211788878
  - **Venue**: Two Worlds Spiritualist Centre of Nanaimo
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  - **Categories**: spiritual, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Mark C @ 256 Legion
  - **Description**: Blues & Roots solo show.. 6-8pm
  - **Date**: Thu, 13 Aug at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mark-c-256-legion/200030484401903
  - **Venue**: Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256
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- **Event Name**: Sacred Thursdays
  - **Description**: Come join Rev. Leslie & Val Elton at St. Philip on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Summer months at 7pm. 
2nd Thursdays will be creative services in the Anglican tradition. Exploring prayer, reflection, music, & spiritual connection beyond the Su
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu, 13 Aug at 07:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sacred-thursdays/200030449756209
  - **Venue**: 1797 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9X1L6
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- [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
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    - Count: 18
  - **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
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  - **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
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    - Count: 17
  - **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
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- **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
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    - Count: 1438
  - **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
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  - **Categories**: business, sports, exhibitions, kids, food-drinks, entertainment, pokemon
- **Event Name**: Art in Action: Meet the Artists at Pacific Arts Market
  - **Description**: Join us at Pacific Arts Market for Art in Action, a BC Culture Days celebration featuring live artist demos, meet‑the‑artists, and local music. Our Gallery at 460 Wallace St. in Nanaimo showcases the work of over 80 Vancouver Island artists and makers,
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 12:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/art-in-action-meet-the-artists-at-pacific-arts-market-tickets/80002323265542
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Music, Entertainment
- **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,
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    - Count: 5
  - **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
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  - **Categories**: art, trips-adventures, fine-arts, workshops
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82ZDczYWY5Mjc2MWE0NTU0MWQ3YzkwMTA1NGExZGU0NmQzMDQ4NzE5NDBkYTQ5MzExNGMyNzgxNTYyOWE5YzFlLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNjQwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg1NjU4NDA0.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Sports

- [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: 16
  - **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wMjE5MmQzZTM2NWM2YjA0NWJmNDllMmUyYzBhYzE3Y2EwMjEwMWJlMmNjMzBmNjY5MDI2NTIyOWFkYjY5OTk5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTQ5ODA1MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, pop, art, music-festivals, theatre, kids, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Samantha Fish in Nanaimo
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Samantha Fish LIVE at Maffeo Sutton Park on Saturday, August 8, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Samantha Fish is coming to Maffeo Sutton Park on Saturday, August
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 12:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/samantha-fish-in-nanaimo/3300030396423730
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kNTBhY2NhMC03ZTBmLTExZjEtOTU3Zi1mMWYwNjQ2MjM0MGQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjNGI0ODQxLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODM4NzQxODk.avif
- **Event Name**: The Endless Punk Summer - The Grinning Barretts, Die Job, End of Thread, Scraped Blind - The Globe
  - **Description**: A summer punk extravaganza with a brace of great bands!
Friday August 28th, at The Globe Live Studio – Nanaimo
All Ages – Doors at 530, bands 630-1000
$15 advance, $20 at the door.  Get tickets at www.theglobelivestudio.com

The Grinning Barretts – Van Is
  - **Date**: Fri, 28 Aug at 05:30 pm – Fri, 28 Aug at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-endless-punk-summer-the-grinning-barretts-die-job-end-of-thread-scraped-blind-the-globe/200030491494535
  - **Venue**: The Globe Live Studio
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82OGNkZjEzNjU2YmFjZjQ3MWE2MTc5ZmRlOGE4NTQzMTYyY2Y2OWIwYWVmNWNlZmJmNjdjOWM3YjQ2ZjliZjJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2U4MTg4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTU5OTQ5NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **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, 14 Aug (-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**: 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hNDhlMmUxMWRkZDQzNzc4ZjhiZjI2MjZmZWYzNmM4MWNmNzBkNTE0NDk2N2FhZjY0MDg5NTVkNWU1NTNmOWEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEzNzUtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODU0ODk4ODQ.avif
  - **Categories**: 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: 23
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84ZDFmODhkYzc0YjY1MjQ1ZTRjNTlhNTI0ZTg4MTJlNGYxY2E2NGJlMDYwMDQ5ZTczMjE4YjE1ZWMxMTI2MWQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyNDItZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODU0MDQ4Mjg.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, art, theatre, storytelling

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

- **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**: entertainment, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, comedy, meet-and-greet, contests
- **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: 321
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83NTY2ZGZlYzRhY2I1ZmUyODY5MzIyYWZiYmUxYWFiODlhYzk5ZmExZTcyM2YzNjFhMmI1NWJmYTg5MGI1ZmQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2YzZjNmMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTIzMzg0MA.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
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    - Count: 20
  - **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lNTQ0YTdiZWIxZjQxNDFmMjk3ZWFiYzBiMWIwZDU4OWI4M2E0YjgyYjU5MThiMjE4YWU0NjI3ZThmNWI4YWM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODU5ODk4NjU.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: 12
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zZTYyOTc5YmUxNWYwNzRkMDlmNzYwOGRlZThlNGQxZTA1ODkzYWFjOWQ0MWJmZTk3Y2RhMzZlYjlhODRlZTk0LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNlOGU4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYwNDUyMTQ.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, festivals

- [View all Comedy in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/comedy)
## 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: 1588
    - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLVWodQR4FUz9hv6wzlTLtrDWj3t-pO5FfSwybfCqMlfxkoxccq=s96-c?sz=200
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  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82Y2VlYmRjOWJmMWM4ODNjNWZjZGMwZTY3MTRlZjQ5ZDNlNzgzOTA1NzRlNjU3ZjhkMTgyN2I3YTlmNThhZDJhLXJpbWctdzYxNS1oNjEzLWRjMjgyODI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg1NjcyOTEw.avif
- **Event Name**: 🌴 Wednesday Night Salsa in the Park | Salsa Dancing Nanaimo 💃🏿🕺🏿
  - **Description**: Join Salsa Dancing Nanaimo every Wednesday evening for an unforgettable night of Latin music, dancing, and community at Maffeo Sutton Park (Swy-a-Lana Lagoon) on Nanaimo's beautiful waterfront.

Whether you're taking your very first salsa steps or you've
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Wed, 05 Aug – Wed, 12 Aug (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/wednesday-night-salsa-in-the-park-salsa-dancing-nanaimo/200030448334816
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xMzU1YTRiNDdkNWJlNmQ1YjcyYzc5ZWQzZWIxYTEzMGJjOGRkNTk2NjJhMTYyYTdmOGY0MGY1ZGMxNzI1OWEwLXJpbWctdzExMjUtaDg0Mi1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTQ5OTU1NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: dance, Entertainment
- **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: 11
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mODY2MGI4NmMwNmVkNjg3N2QyZWRhMDA3NTVhY2FiYzY4ODUyMmY4ZWRiYmI3ZGI4MWEwM2JmNDNmYzNhOWZhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcwNC1kY2Y4ZDg2OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTkzMTA2OA.avif
  - **Categories**: dance, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Hitting the Breaks - West Coast Swing Dance and Workshop
  - **Description**: Hitting the Breaks - West Coast Swing Dance and Workshop

Sara will be teaching an all levels workshop which will focus on 'Hitting The Breaks'. We will start off with a quick review/ clean up our basics to then discuss hitting a phrase change.

Everyone
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Fri, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm – Fri, 21 Aug at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hitting-the-breaks-west-coast-swing-dance-and-workshop/200030449555205
  - **Venue**: Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Ave, Nanaimo
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mOWE5ZGU0ODc4YjIwMzYwMjdiOWI4ZTgyYjRiNWU4YzgxY2Y2YjAwZjczMGVhMDBhNzZiNzg0ZGRlZmQzNjI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2RmZDlkMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDg5NjUwNA.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops, art
- **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)
## 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
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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
  - **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 a Patagonia Volcano with Watercolour Brush Pens at Staples Store 116
  - **Description**: Create a colourful volcano landscape inspired by Patagonia's mountains while learning fun, beginner-friendly watercolour techniques.About this EventTravel to the mountains of Patagonia! In this hands-on workshop, tweens w
  - **Date**: Wed, 16 Sep at 05:00 pm – Wed, 16 Sep at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/paint-a-patagonia-volcano-with-watercolour-brush-pens-at-staples-store-116/100001993714079481
  - **Venue**: Staples
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, kids, workshops, trips-adventures, performances, theatre, entertainment, drawing-painting
- **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: 21
  - **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**: workshops

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

- **Event Name**: Light Language Sound Healing for Lions Gate 8/8
  - **Description**: Join us on an interactive soundscapes with Himalayan singing bowls, handpan, flutes, magical Light languages, and your own intuitive voice!The stars are aligning; and the portal is opening..As we transition into Leo
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 05:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/light-language-sound-healing-for-lions-gate-8-8-tickets/80008377375816
  - **Venue**: Golden Soul Sanctuary
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- **Event Name**: Falling Backward (into our own arms) - 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.
  - **Date**: Sun, 13 Sep at 09:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/falling-backward-into-our-own-arms-1-2-day-silent-self-compassion-retreat/200030502650759
  - **Venue**: Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, meditation
- **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
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, meditation
- **Event Name**: Usui Reiki Level 1 (SHODEN) - Ladysmith/Nanaimo, BC, Vancouver Island
  - **Description**: Join us for a 1-day immersive training (Saturday, Sept 19) Reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and learn to work with ReikiAbout this EventStep into Your Healing Journey:
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 10:00 am – Sat, 19 Sep at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/usui-reiki-level-1-shoden-ladysmith-nanaimo-bc-vancouver-island/100001992887018720
  - **Venue**: Sacred Passage Healing
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  - **Price**: CAD 401
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, nonprofit, meditation, spiritual, science-fair

- [View all Mindfulness in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mindfulness)
## 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: 189
  - **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
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences
- **Event Name**: 12th Annual Diocese of Victoria Family Camp and Conference - August 2026
  - **Description**: Families throughout the Diocese & beyond will gather once again for a fun, faith-filled weekend of fellowship, play, and prayer.About this EventCome gather for community and fellowship!August 20th-23rd, 2026 at
  - **Date**: Thu, 20 Aug at 03:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug at 11:30 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo-subd-b/12th-annual-diocese-of-victoria-family-camp-and-conference-august-2026/100001296290994259
  - **Venue**: Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp
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  - **Price**: CAD 0 to 235
  - **Categories**: business, conferences
- **Event Name**: Salon Artificium 2027
  - **Description**: Event Steward:  Aspasia Bevilacqua / Eleni Harvalias
more information to come
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **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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- **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: 6
  - **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

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

## Artists & Performers on Tour in Nanaimo

- **Artist**: Anyma
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/anyma
- **Artist**: Stone Temple Pilots
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/stone-temple-pilots
- **Artist**: Bonobo
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/bonobo
- **Artist**: Corinne Bailey Rae
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/corinne-bailey-rae
- **Artist**: Faouzia
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/faouzia
- **Artist**: Hazlett
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/hazlett
- **Artist**: Underoath
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/underoath
- **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**: "Weird Al" Yankovic
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/weird-al-yankovic
- **Artist**: Eli & Fur
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/eli-fur
- **Artist**: Charlotte Lawrence
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/charlotte-lawrence
- **Artist**: Eli & Fur
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/eli-and-fur
- **Artist**: Fruit Bats
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/fruit-bats
- **Artist**: Arch Enemy
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/arch-enemy
- **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**: Owen Riegling
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/owen-riegling
- **Artist**: Melanie C
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/melanie-c
- **Artist**: Kevin de Vries
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kevin-de-vries
- **Artist**: Kingfishr
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kingfishr
- **Artist**: LØLØ
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/l-l-
- **Artist**: Cynthia Erivo
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/cynthia-erivo
- (more artists omitted)

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## Moments from Events in Nanaimo

- **Review**: "The event well run. Shuttle trucks from parking lots a plus, excellent location! First 2 bands great"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Tami O'Callaghan
  - **Event**: Eats & Beats Beach Party at The Beachlands
  - **Date**: 2026-07-26 15:26:26
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- **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**: "Summertime in Parksville, a wonderful place to be with the concerts which we really enjoyed, the sand castles plus the amazing beach"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Michelle Witham
  - **Event**: Tim Hortons Free Summer Concerts - Mid Island Blues Allstars at 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H2
  - **Date**: 2026-08-01 15:44:43
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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**: "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**: "The event was nice and lot of people. 
Thank You."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Harjinder Gill
  - **Event**: Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival at 115-2940 Jutland Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada, British Columbia V8T 5K6
  - **Date**: 2026-07-28 00:35:20
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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**: "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
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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**: "I loved it, learned a lot and happy I saw it on your mail out."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: eva grodt
  - **Event**: Metaphysical Psychic and Wellness Fair. at Knox United Church - Parksville, BC
  - **Date**: 2026-07-26 15:42:38
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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**: "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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## 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), Art in Action: Meet the Artists at Pacific Arts Market (Sat, 19 Sep at 12:00 pm, at Pacific Arts Market, Nanaimo), Creative Harbour Day (Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am, at Pacific Arts Market, Nanaimo).
- **Q**: Which kind of events are trending in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** The top trending event categories in Nanaimo include Car Shows, 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, Golden Soul Sanctuary, Cedar Community Hall, Beban Park Social Centre.
- **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**: 328
- **Featured Events**: 3
- **Followers**: 5,636
- **Trending Now**: This Weekend: 51, Free Events: 24, Live Music: 67

## Trending Categories in Nanaimo

- [Live Music (67 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/live-music)
- [This Weekend (51 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/this-weekend)
- [Free Events (24 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/free-events)
- [Car Shows (7 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/car-shows)
- [Fall Festivals (1 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/fall-festivals)
- [Oktoberfest (1 events)](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/oktoberfest)

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