# Events & Things To Do In Nanaimo on 22nd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 22nd 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 22nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Ryan McMahon UNDER THE INFLUENCE TOUR FINALE
  - **Description**: 21 Nicol Presents:
Ryan McMahon Under the Influence Tour Finale
:: Friday, May 22 ::
:: Doors @ 7pm • Show @ 8pm ::
• Tickets - $30 + Service Fees/GST on Eventbrite •

Ryan McMahon likes to say he’s a late bloomer. But with seven solo releases, two acclai
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/ryan-mcmahon-under-the-influence-tour-finale/200029789096459
  - **Venue**: 21 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4S6, Canada, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4S6
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  - **Categories**: music
- **Event Name**: ⛳⚓ ALL HANDS ON DECK – Nanaimo Navy League Golf Classic ⚓⛳
  - **Description**: ⛳⚓ ALL HANDS ON DECK – GOLF CLASSIC ⚓⛳

May 22, 2026 | Cottonwood Golf Course

Join us for a fun, community-driven golf tournament supporting local youth programs delivered by the Navy League of Canada – Nanaimo Branch.

This event brings together golfers
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/all-hands-on-deck-nanaimo-navy-league-golf-classic/200029714730134
  - **Venue**: Cottonwood Golf Course
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  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, golf, nonprofit, tournaments, it
- **Event Name**: Mark C plays Wolf Brewing
  - **Description**: Picks & Pints music series. Solo acoustic show focused on original singer/songerwriter style folk-rock.

The name Mark Crissinger might sound familiar. After twenty fantastic years in the Toronto music scene he moved to British Columbia in 2007. Since
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mark-c-plays-wolf-brewing/200029915171622
  - **Venue**: Wolf Brewing Company
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: VOODOO SOMETIMES - The Great Canadian Jam Tour - The Queens, Nanaimo, BC, May 22nd
  - **Description**: MAY 22ND // @thequeensnanaimo // NANAIMO, BC - @voodoosometimes from Halifax, NS makes a stop on The Great Canadian Jam Tour with local the local cats in @rare_earth_magnet 🤘 As the band embarks on an 18 stop coast to coast tour from back home in Halifax,
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/voodoo-sometimes-the-great-canadian-jam-tour-the-queens-nanaimo-bc-may-22nd/200029828838317
  - **Venue**: The Queens
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Journeymen at The Port Theatre - BC
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at The Journeymen at The Port Theatre - BC, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming The Port Theatre - BC in the heart of Nanaimo,
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-journeymen-at-the-port-theatre-bc/2400029780858555
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre - BC
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: GROF® Breathwork Spring Retreat in Nanaimo, BC
  - **Description**: A 3-night retreat in a unique and immersive setting, supporting deep inner exploration, integration, and reconnection with your whole self.About this EventThis retreat offers dedicated space and time for meaningful inner
  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 11:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/grof-breathwork-spring-retreat-in-nanaimo-bc/100001982747611480
  - **Venue**: Dharti Mata Centre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: meetups, trips-adventures, camping
- **Event Name**: North Island Overnighter Capulet and Juliet - HK2p3
  - **Description**: Please check our Meetup schedule. There could be changes to these scheduled events.

Meet us on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/island-mountain-ramblers/
  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun May 24 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/north-island-overnighter-capulet-and-juliet-hk2p3/200029915172426
  - **Venue**: North Island
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  - **Categories**: Meetups

## 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
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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
  - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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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**: 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
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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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Ryan McMahon UNDER THE INFLUENCE TOUR FINALE (Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at 21 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4S6, Canada, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4S6), ⛳⚓ ALL HANDS ON DECK – Nanaimo Navy League Golf Classic ⚓⛳ (Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Cottonwood Golf Course), Mark C plays Wolf Brewing (Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wolf Brewing Company), VOODOO SOMETIMES - The Great Canadian Jam Tour - The Queens, Nanaimo, BC, May 22nd (Fri May 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Queens), The Journeymen at The Port Theatre - BC (Fri May 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Port Theatre - BC).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** GROF® Breathwork Spring Retreat in Nanaimo, BC (Fri May 22 2026 at 04:00 pm at Dharti Mata Centre).
- **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 21 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4S6, Canada, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4S6, Cottonwood Golf Course, Wolf Brewing Company.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nanaimo include 21 Nicol, Nanaimo Branch - Navy League of Canada, Mark Crissinger.
- **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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