# Events & Things To Do In Nanaimo on 15th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 15th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
- **Category**: 

## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026
  - **Description**: A multi-venue music and arts festival on Victoria Crescent in downtown NanaimoAbout this Event❍❍ 6 VENUES, 50+ BANDS AND DJ’S❍❍❍❍ 3 DAYS OF INCREDIBLE MUSIC ❍❍❍❍ DRAG PERFORMANCES, DANCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOP
  - **Date**: Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm – Sun, 17 May at 10:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sunk-city-music-and-arts-festival-2026/100001986685507834
  - **Venue**: Victoria Crescent
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  - **Price**: min: 43.93, max: 123.81, currency: CAD
  - **Categories**: Festivals, Art, Workshops, Kids

## About

Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 15th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026
  - **Description**: A multi-venue music and arts festival on Victoria Crescent in downtown NanaimoAbout this Event❍❍ 6 VENUES, 50+ BANDS AND DJ’S❍❍❍❍ 3 DAYS OF INCREDIBLE MUSIC ❍❍❍❍ DRAG PERFORMANCES, DANCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOP
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sunk-city-music-and-arts-festival-2026/100001986685507834
  - **Venue**: Victoria Crescent
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iZDY5ZmVjMTY2MWJmMTJjNWQxNzRkZjc4YjVhNTU3ZGMyNWVkMzc3MzEzZTFjZTIzMzkxNjBkOGUxMDA5ZmM3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg5OS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU0NTEwMjk.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 44 to 124
  - **Categories**: Festivals, Art, Workshops, Kids
- **Event Name**: Concerts in the Park - Murfitt & Main (Bluegrass/Banjo; 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.

MURFITT & MAIN (Bluegrass/Banjo)

For more concert information, ple
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 38
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts-in-the-park-murfitt-and-main-bluegrass-banjo;-as-part-of-food-truck-friday/200030026676706
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82YWJlNzEzOTFmNGE5ZGFhZWYwODg1MmVkZDg4NGI3ODQ5NDZhMTU5NDY3NDY5OGZkZmFjYzM0YTg0MTY2OGFhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAyMmY0YS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODY4NzI4OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: The Nanaimo Rock Choir
  - **Description**: This is no mellow choir concert, this is a rock show! ~125 singers plus a 4 piece band perform classic rock. Proceeds to Nanaimo Foodshare!About this EventPlease note: •If you're no
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-nanaimo-rock-choir/100001980602788256
  - **Venue**: Generations Church
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  - **Price**: CAD 23
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: MR. SNAP
  - **Description**: This amazing one man epic show
Mr. Snap with his amazing Live
Looping Style!!
If you haven't seen Dan War before you are missing out!!
Show 9:30PM
 $10 cover

#nanaimoevents #cocktailbar #livemusic #livelooping #supportlocal #weekendvibes
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mr-snap/200030045329430
  - **Venue**: #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jNGY5YWM0MWU2MjhiMjA5ODg4MjBmNzQ0MDNmNjA3NGZlZTMyMmIyYWIzYmExZDNlZmI5ZDhlZGYzODEzNzNhLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGM5MzkyOGQtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzg1NDI4Mjk.avif
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Blues Festival Fundraiser & Silent Auction
  - **Description**: The Nanaimo Blues Festival Fundraiser & Silent Auction is coming Friday May 15th 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) at The Queen's in Nanaimo. Big shout out to Renovation Blues Band] who will be playing for the fundraiser. 

We will have a couple of vinta
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-blues-festival-fundraiser-and-silent-auction/200030025892332
  - **Venue**: The Queen's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80NTNkZGM3NzE2MWI4ZTFhNTRiMWVmY2YyOWQ0NTE4MjAwMDA1MzBhYWNmZGFlMWJiMmQxNWUxYjY4MTcwODg1LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjMTgxZjYzLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc4NzUyMDE4.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Jodie Moore Ranch Riding Clinic
  - **Description**: NEA's next clinic!! One more month to go, if you are interested, please send an email to nanaimoequestrians@gmail.com to get your registration form.  Stalls, camping, indoor and outdoor arenas.  3 days of fun with your horse and great people and not to me
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/jodie-moore-ranch-riding-clinic/200029951257815
  - **Venue**: 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9T 3K7
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zOWNhY2E0ZDcwZDlhMjRhYzgzN2NlNjQwYTYyMTYyNWY3MmE1YjEwMzA5NDllZTFkN2M2YWE3MzZkYWFmYmYxLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjMmYxYjE1LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc4MDUwMTIw.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, workshops, camping

## 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**: 🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival
  - **Description**: 🏳️‍🌈 Sunday, June 14 – Pride Parade & Festival

Time & Location: Parade at 11:00 AM through Downtown Nanaimo (Parade route: Fitzwilliam St. → Bastion Street Bridge → Commercial St. → Church St. → Front St. → Maffeo Sutton Park); Festival from 12:0
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c5106312889c2acfbb91b9201c2e4e20b5d8a856fdd807936469661e5064546a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020202-gmir?v=1778685945
- **Event Name**: Boots 'N Boats
  - **Description**: Boots ’N Boats is coming back to Nanoose Bay!

Join us June 12–14 for three unforgettable nights of live music, storytelling, and coastal summer vibes at Nanoose Bay Cafe

Boots 'N Boats brings Nashville and some of Canada’s top songwriters; this year’s l
  - **Venue**: 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Snuneymuxw Days 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉 Snuneymuxw Days 2026: You are invited!

Celebrating our sacred lands, waters, and each other.

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

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

Everyon
  - **Venue**: 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cf5546b23c14bed3ec0ae06dec36e4b108b12e19aa89b555f54620a6e048d5a9-rimg-w1200-h628-dcc5c2c0-gmir?v=1778468217
- **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=1778921444
- **Event Name**: RON JAMES | NANAIMO
  - **Description**: Hit "Going" or "Interested" for a chance to win 2 TIX
Winner announced: May 19 @ noon
Presale starts: May 19 @ noon
On-sale: May 22 @ noon

Canada’s #1 stand-up road warrior Ron James, is in the driver’s seat once again and bound full throttle for the 'bi
  - **Venue**: 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026 (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Victoria Crescent), Concerts in the Park - Murfitt & Main (Bluegrass/Banjo; as part of Food Truck Friday) (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park), The Nanaimo Rock Choir (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Generations Church), MR. SNAP (Fri May 15 2026 at 09:30 pm at #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada), Nanaimo Blues Festival Fundraiser & Silent Auction (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Queen's).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Nanaimo this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026 (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Victoria Crescent), Concerts in the Park - Murfitt & Main (Bluegrass/Banjo; as part of Food Truck Friday) (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park), The Nanaimo Rock Choir (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Generations Church), MR. SNAP (Fri May 15 2026 at 09:30 pm at #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada), Nanaimo Blues Festival Fundraiser & Silent Auction (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Queen's).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Nanaimo in May 2026?
  - **A:** Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026 (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Victoria Crescent), Concerts in the Park - Murfitt & Main (Bluegrass/Banjo; as part of Food Truck Friday) (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park), The Nanaimo Rock Choir (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Generations Church), MR. SNAP (Fri May 15 2026 at 09:30 pm at #2-75 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada), Nanaimo Blues Festival Fundraiser & Silent Auction (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Queen's).
- **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 Victoria Crescent, Maffeo Sutton Park, Generations Church.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Nanaimo range from CAD 23 to CAD 124. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nanaimo include Sunk City Arts Society, City of Nanaimo Local Government, Nick La Riviere.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Nanaimo.

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