# Events & Things To Do In Nanaimo on 30th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 30th 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 30th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Dance Small Town Artillery Collective
  - **Description**: Tickets sold online: www.erringtonhall.ca

Tickets are sold in-person at: 
Shades of Green, 117 Craig St, Parksville, BC V9P 2H4
Errington Store, 1544 Grafton Ave, Errington, BC V0R 1V0

Small Town Artillery is a rock and roll band helmed by brothers Tom
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/dance-small-town-artillery-collective/200029808914338
  - **Venue**: Errington Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, performances, live-music, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Africa Day Nanaimo
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun and vibrant in-person event celebrating the rich cultures and traditions of Africa right here in Nanaimo. From African/ African descendant vendors to music, delicious food, honouring guests, meet amazing people from across the African co
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/africa-day-nanaimo/200029511559215
  - **Venue**: Beban Park Social Centre
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Heart and Hilarity
  - **Description**: Get ready for laughs and heartfelt moments at Heart and Hilarity, two performances about living your truth.About this EventWelcome to Heart and Hilarity!Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with joy,
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/heart-and-hilarity/100001983798402424
  - **Venue**: Brechin United Church
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  - **Price**: CAD 30
  - **Categories**: comedy, Nonprofit, Sports
- **Event Name**: Lazy Mike & the Argyle Jets at the Rocking Horse Pub - Nanoose
  - **Description**: Come on out to the Rocking Horse Pub in Nanoose for an evening of Good Food, Great People, and Bone Shakin' Toe Tappin' get up on the Dance floor Shakin' what your Mama gave ya Rockin' BLUES music, with Lazy Mike & the Argyle Jets! Joint Starts Jumpin
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/lazy-mike-and-the-argyle-jets-at-the-rocking-horse-pub-nanoose/200029932833746
  - **Venue**: Rocking Horse Pub
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- **Event Name**: The Shindigs & The Moonsnakes WESTERN CANADA TOUR
  - **Description**: The Shindigs and The Moonsnakes are hitting the road on their Western Canada tour! A fun loving, high energy Indie-Rock double bill!
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 11:59 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-shindigs-and-the-moonsnakes-western-canada-tour/100001986278265762
  - **Venue**: The Terminal Bar Nanaimo
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  - **Price**: CAD 20
- **Event Name**: HAMMOND BAY STUDIO TOUR May 30 & 31 2026
  - **Description**: THE ANNUAL HAMMOND BAY STUDIO TOUR IS BACK MAY 30 & 31 2026 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday. 

We hope you can join us! Grab a map (in person at artists studios, local businesses or on our website) and tour 7 local artist studios in the Hammond Bay Are
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 31 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hammond-bay-studio-tour-may-30-and-31-2026/200029915208550
  - **Venue**: Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T, Canada
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: HOOFBEAT HUSTLE Educational Distance Ride
  - **Description**: INTRO TO ENDURANCE RIDE MAY 30-21, 2026

SATURDAY: arrive, check-in, info talks, ride meeting, camp
SUNDAY: late check-in/non-campers, intro ride

Seniors (18+)*		    $70 (ERABC members $55)
Juniors (under 18)**    $50 (ERABC member $35)
*HCBC membership
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hoofbeat-hustle-educational-distance-ride/200029846155521
  - **Venue**: Rock City Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T, Canada
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, workshops, dog

## 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
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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:** Dance Small Town Artillery Collective (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:30 pm at Errington Hall), Africa Day Nanaimo (Sat May 30 2026 at 11:00 am at Beban Park Social Centre), Heart and Hilarity (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Brechin United Church), Lazy Mike & the Argyle Jets at the Rocking Horse Pub - Nanoose (Sat May 30 2026 at 03:00 pm at Rocking Horse Pub), The Shindigs & The Moonsnakes WESTERN CANADA TOUR (Sat May 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Terminal Bar Nanaimo).
- **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 Errington Hall, Beban Park Social Centre, Brechin United Church.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Nanaimo range from CAD 20 to CAD 30. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nanaimo include Errington Hall Events, PynKsy Shell - Afro Fusion Sharqi Danceᵀᴹ, Island Queers and Allies Who Care.
- **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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