# Events & Things To Do In Nanaimo on 1st May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Nanaimo - **Event Name**: DANIEL WESLEY 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR at The Dinghy Dock Pub (Nanaimo BC) *2 SHOWS! - **Description**: Got Pop? Concerts & The Dinghy Dock Pub presents: "20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR" DANIEL WESLEY (Solo/Acoustic) Friday May 1st & Saturday May 2nd 2026 at The Dinghy Dock Pub 8 Pirates Ln., Protection Island BC Doors: 6pm, Showtime: 7pm 19+ Show. Ple - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/daniel-wesley-20th-anniversary-tour-at-the-dinghy-dock-pub-nanaimo-bc-2-shows/200029915172726 - **Venue**: Dinghy Dock Pub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84ZmM5YzhhMmUxODA3Nzk5MTZjNDhiMzAzM2ZkNWJiNDRjMjZlMzFjMTMyZmUxN2Y3MTEyOTQzMDdlMmU3MTM4LXJpbWctdzk2MC1oMTQ0My1kYzkxYmFjMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc1OTc4NA.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts - **Event Name**: UK Slide Guitar Legend - MARTIN HARLEY at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC) - **Description**: Got Pop? Concerts & The Queen's presents: Legendary UK Slide Guitarist: MARTIN HARLEY at The Queen's 34 Victoria Cres., Nanaimo BC Doors: 630pm, Showtime: 7pm 19+ Show. Please bring 2 pieces of I.D. Tickets are $30 + s/c in advance, $35 at the door - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 97 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/uk-slide-guitar-legend-martin-harley-at-the-queens-nanaimo-bc/200029690432258 - **Venue**: The Queen's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81NjNkZTliYWYxMDQ5ZWY5MmFhMjRlNTUzNzg3MzlhNjBkZjljMjRmNGIyODBjMTBjYmJmYTRhYWM5YzY4M2RjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5OS1kYzBmMTIxMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTkyMjk2MQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, pop - **Event Name**: A Handmade Spring Makers Market - **Description**: May 1-3, 2026 Fri. 2 – 8pm | Sat. 10am – 5pm | Sun. 10am – 4pm Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo Admission $7 per person (kids 12 & under free) Pay once & receive your weekend pass wristband Pay at the door OR Pre-Buy online - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/a-handmade-spring-makers-market/200029575523031 - **Venue**: 2300 Bowen Road , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zNDc2Y2JmMDgyZWY5MmM0MDIzNWM4ZmU3ZGUxODgzOTNjNDIyNzA3M2ZlOGY5NjIzMWFlZmYwY2M1OWE2M2RlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDUxMTY5OA.avif - **Categories**: kids, art, fine-arts, nonprofit - **Event Name**: May 1st 2026 Dead Rights King Bob Out Alive The TV Dead The Terminal Nanaimo - **Description**: Jester Events & Victown Punk Society Presents. ISLAND INSANITY Featuring... DEAD RIGHTS - Victoria - 90's Crossover Punk & Hardcore. https://www.facebook.com/deadrightsband KING BOB - Victoria - Kick Ass pop punk funsters. https://www.facebook.com - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/may-1st-2026-dead-rights-king-bob-out-alive-the-tv-dead-the-terminal-nanaimo/200029915283643 - **Venue**: 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80NzMzNjBjYTg1NzM3YTFhMGE2YjhmYWVmN2QwYjRkNTVmNDk4M2FhNDUzNzM1MzUwNjMwMTkzYzdhZDdmYzc0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGNmZTQwNDEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3NjAyMjM.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: PICKLE JUICE - LIVE IN NANAIMO W/ SPECIAL GUESTS - **Description**: Revelstoke's alt rockers hit Nanaimo for the first time, with special guests TBAAbout this EventAfter a few years of playing shows around the BC Interior, Revelstoke alt-rock band Pickle Juice are making their first trip - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:59 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/pickle-juice-live-in-nanaimo-w-special-guests/100001986601245804 - **Venue**: The Old City Station Pub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kOWYzNTg1YzdhMDNkYzlkNzc1ZmM5YjJjMWI3YTA0MWMyODg5MDY5ZTYwNmU3ZGUxYmFiYjQ1YjBiNjdmNjQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgxNC1kYzE1MTUxNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU0NTE4NzI.avif - **Price**: CAD 12 - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music - **Event Name**: Zappostrophe' plays Zappa - at The Globe, Nanaimo - **Description**: We are looking forward to playing our first show at the Globe Live Studio in Nanaimo. This is an all ages show (bar available with I.D.) Grab your favourite baby seal and Nanook your way down to the Globe for an amazing night of Frank Zappa's music! - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/zappostrophe-plays-zappa-at-the-globe-nanaimo/200029915187930 - **Venue**: The Globe Live Studio - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zM2JjMTFiNTcyOWRmZDNlN2Q0YzczMzAzZjBhNGE1YTJiNWJmNGMwNTk2Zjg4YjhiY2RhNmUxZGNiNjg4MTMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxMDIwMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc1OTg0OA.avif - **Event Name**: Ora Cogan - **Description**: Ora Cogan: une soirée chill en mode rencontres et good vibes, en direct et en personne !About this EventOra CoganReady for an awesome in-person experience? Ora Cogan is where you want to be! It's - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/ora-cogan/100001984250133564 - **Venue**: The Vault Cafe - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84YWFkYzFkOGY0YTVlNDBiYWQzMGIyOTJhZTVlZjY5NGM0ZjUxYzQ4NzkxNzI1MTdmZDZhZDkzMDBlMWU4NTU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGMyZTJjMmMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcyNzI1NzAw.avif - **Price**: CAD 23 ## Trending 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 - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68418d13dace4.jpg - **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 - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69447a2dea482.jpg - **Event Name**: Dave Teichroeb & Road Poets - **Description**: Hot off the release of their second album it's guaranteed to be a must see show. Road Poets perform riff laden songs with great guitar tone and meaningful lyrics. Lead singer/guitarist Dave Teichroeb writes the songs and delivers them with clever turns - **Venue**: The Queen's, Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69cdd4080732f.jpg - **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen at The Port Theatre - BC - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Morgan Wallen at The Port Theatre - BC, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Port Theatre - BC in the heart of Nanaimo, BC for an - **Venue**: The Port Theatre - BC - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8e8f59a0-18e6-11f1-ad5a-cbc13ca2151b-rimg-w819-h1024-dc6563a8-gmir.jpg?v=1772751394 - **Event Name**: Fred Frith at the Vault! Phipps Pt. in support - **Description**: Big name, small room. Couldn't be happier to host this one. If you know, go right to buy tickets. If aren't familiar read on then get your admission secured. Tickets are limited. Room capacity is 47. Fred Frith steps across the threshold and lands in Na - **Venue**: The Vault Cafe - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a50edfce003bd4e05d90b442fba17e88b43f50effaa37b4664fa4f7453ff6d0f-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc020202-gmir?v=1776116630 - **Event Name**: Curious ComiCon 2026 - **Description**: Come join us for Western Canada's largest FREE comic and geek culture convention at Country Club Centre in Nanaimo! All proceeds from the event go to a local charity! The Cosplay Contest is back! Online registration closes at noon on the day of the event - **Venue**: Country Club Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/17f85a8eb5b53f3f0e12b3e9a536be2365ae72fb65aca7332b6e441a112d2935-rimg-w1200-h480-dc151515-gmir?v=1776245422 - **Event Name**: WRESTLEFEST III - **Description**: Wrestlefest returns bigger, louder, and more violent than ever. Recognized as the largest professional wrestling event in Western Canada, Wrestlefest III brings together multiple wrestling companies, multiple champions, and the best talent from across th - **Venue**: Frank Crane Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4b252c7da9d5369f65cfac71640f93c6f141f0d742e07121aaa37fbd571c1522-rimg-w1080-h1920-dc060507-gmir?v=1776001091 - **Event Name**: The World of Orcas Tour (NANAIMO) Sun pm, Apr 26 - **Description**: We'll dive into stories about the Orcas in our waters, explore the space where we coexist, and... ideally, see them ourselves.About this EventThe World of Orcas TourI have spent th - **Venue**: 90 Front St #5 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b6fe818573c59e984f293892c97764b94e6da0ce9a26c5e63242c86eb37d5e99-rimg-w1200-h600-dc444c42-gmir.jpg?v=1770904354 - **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 - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bf54152dc752a684f5b6bd3b5590f6f78a313405c4890d40f98e408ced5ce6c4-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181f63-gmir?v=1775901597 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Nanaimo? - **A:** DANIEL WESLEY 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR at The Dinghy Dock Pub (Nanaimo BC) *2 SHOWS! (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dinghy Dock Pub), UK Slide Guitar Legend - MARTIN HARLEY at The Queen's (Nanaimo BC) (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Queen's), A Handmade Spring Makers Market (Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 pm at 2300 Bowen Road , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia), May 1st 2026 Dead Rights King Bob Out Alive The TV Dead The Terminal Nanaimo (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada), PICKLE JUICE - LIVE IN NANAIMO W/ SPECIAL GUESTS (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Old City Station Pub). - **Q**: How can I find events in Nanaimo? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Nanaimo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price 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 venues for events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Nanaimo include Dinghy Dock Pub, The Queen's, 2300 Bowen Road , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Prices for events in Nanaimo range from CAD 12 to CAD 23. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nanaimo include Got Pop? Concerts, A Handmade Spring, Jester Events. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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