# Events & Things To Do In Nanaimo on 21st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 21st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 21st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Pizza in the Park for Pride
  - **Description**: It takes a community to build a celebration! As we prepare for a milestone year—30 years of Pride in Nanaimo and 10 years of our festival—we’re looking for passionate folks to join our volunteer crew.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: This is you
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  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/pizza-in-the-park-for-pride/200030003189803
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, meetups, lgbt-pride, meet-and-greet
- **Event Name**: Quiet The Sirens Feature Length Documentary Screening with Guests
  - **Description**: Quite the Sirens: Courage, healing, and the quiet revolution of the mind.  Please join us for this documentary's first screening in Nanaimo!About this EventQuiet The Sirens Film ScreeningQuiet th
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/quiet-the-sirens-feature-length-documentary-screening-with-guests/100001983996912172
  - **Venue**: Malaspina Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYmU1MzkwNTI0NzNkZDY0MTU2OGQ3OWNiNjEzYjEzYjk1MzRlNzFlY2IwYzY5MjdjNjIxMzU0MjUzN2FmODdmZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg1ODktZGMwMzE5MTctZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzczMDU5NTgy.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 25
  - **Categories**: entertainment, health-wellness, nonprofit, it, mental-health
- **Event Name**: Alice in Wonderland - Nanaimo
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Port Theatre
🏠 Address: 125 Front Street, Nanaimo, Canada
🌆 City: Nanaimo
📍 Location: 49.1659, -123.935✨ Experience the magic of Alice in Wonderland - Nanaimo, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconi
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 02:30 am (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/alice-in-wonderland-nanaimo/3200029139050801
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNGJkMTJjYTAtNGZjNC0xMWYxLTk0MDMtYzczNGNhNzI1OGFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcyMC1kYzE1MTcxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzg3ODM5OTM.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Embracing Stoicism Amidst Adversity
  - **Description**: Join us in person to explore how Stoicism can boost your resilience through tough times!About this EventEmbracing Stoicism Amidst AdversityJ
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/embracing-stoicism-amidst-adversity/100001987764407853
  - **Venue**: The Green Olive
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jN2ZkMGQxYjE5YTk4ZWM2OTFkZWRhMThjNTc0ZjMwOWFiMjhiNTZjOTg4NTY2Y2NmMDIwODY3Njc3N2YyNjY0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2JjYzFhYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzczODAzODU.avif
  - **Price**: CAD 17
- **Event Name**: Neuro-Inclusive Community Design book signing by Charles Durett
  - **Description**: Meet Charles Durett in person for his Neuro-Inclusive Community Design book signing—grab your copy and chat!About this EventNeuro-Inclusive Community Design Book SigningJoin us in person
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/neuro-inclusive-community-design-book-signing-by-charles-durett/100001985945331948
  - **Venue**: Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lY2ViYjUzYzJhOTc1MDU0MmY3MGJjOTkwZDViYzZlNzMxOGQ2MWE3Y2VjMzY0MDMwYjY4YmRhMWIxYmIzYTJkLXJpbWctdzg5My1oNDA4LWRjNDU3YjNmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTA3NDc2Ng.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, meet-and-greet
- **Event Name**: Systems Drinking
  - **Description**: Join us for Systems Drinking—the kick-off of a monthly gathering where we turn systems thinking into systems drinking.About this EventJoin Us for Systems Drinking!This informal event brings together curious a
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/systems-drinking/100001988597815598
  - **Venue**: White Sails Brewing
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hMmMzMzFhZDcwZWJhYmE2ODBkNWNkOTQxY2Y1NmMxMWE1YzNhZmRkYzI0ZjBkOWMzOTQ3ZGJkMDg1MTMzYTYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc3MDkzNDg.avif
  - **Price**: Free

## 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
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- **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
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- **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:** Pizza in the Park for Pride (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park), Quiet The Sirens Feature Length Documentary Screening with Guests (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre), Alice in Wonderland - Nanaimo (Thu May 21 2026 at 02:30 am at The Port Theatre), Embracing Stoicism Amidst Adversity (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Green Olive), Neuro-Inclusive Community Design book signing by Charles Durett (Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Neuro-Inclusive Community Design book signing by Charles Durett (Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community), Systems Drinking (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at White Sails Brewing).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Nanaimo in May 2026?
  - **A:** Pizza in the Park for Pride (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park), Quiet The Sirens Feature Length Documentary Screening with Guests (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre), Alice in Wonderland - Nanaimo (Thu May 21 2026 at 02:30 am at The Port Theatre), Embracing Stoicism Amidst Adversity (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Green Olive), Neuro-Inclusive Community Design book signing by Charles Durett (Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community).
- **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 Maffeo Sutton Park, Malaspina Theatre, The Port Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Nanaimo range from CAD 17 to CAD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nanaimo include Nanaimo Pride Society, Roots to Thrive, Seat Geek.
- **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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