# Events & Things To Do In Nanaimo on 31st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 31st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: West Coast Womynsfest 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for a fierce celebration at West Coast Womynsfest 2026 - a day of empowerment, unity, and endless possibilities! May 29 -31 2026About this EventWelcome to West Coast Womynsfest 2026
  - **Date**: Fri, 29 May at 11:00 am – Sun, 31 May at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/west-coast-womynsfest-2026/100001708891232679
  - **Venue**: Coombs Rodeo Grounds
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  - **Price**: min: 129.13, max: 129.13, currency: CAD
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment

## About

Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 31st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Mopar Mayhem Presented by Woodgrove Chrysler
  - **Description**: Get ready for Mopar Mayhem Presented by Woodgrove Chrysler—a day full of fast cars, fun, and good vibes!About this EventCalling All High-Performance Builds!Re
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/mopar-mayhem-presented-by-woodgrove-chrysler/100001985547709649
  - **Venue**: Woodgrove Chrysler
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Queer Crafternoon
  - **Description**: Join us for an all ages crafting/social time. 

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
VIRL Nanaimo Harbourfront Library
Queer Crafternoon is a free drop-in art space for queer, trans, and two-spirit folks of all ages along with their friends and fa
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/queer-crafternoon/200030042458716
  - **Venue**: 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Pocket Sanctuary - Nanaimo
  - **Description**: A 5-4-3-2-1 Somatic Grounding Experience
Do you need a "Sanctuary" that fits in the palm of your hand? 🕯️
When the world feels too loud or "unmasking" feels out of reach, we need a physical anchor to pull us back to shore. Join Luminous Trinity Therapeuti
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/pocket-sanctuary-nanaimo/200029969591111
  - **Venue**: 6000 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6T6, Canada
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  - **Categories**: workshops, science-fair, art
- **Event Name**: Music, Dance and Kolobok
  - **Description**: Vesna Ukrainian Dancers present their year end concert with special guests: Vesna Ukrainian Singers and Vancouver Island Chine Art Group.Ticket prices: $15/person - 13 years and older$10/person - 6-12 yearsFree
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/music-dance-and-kolobok/80001787994077
  - **Venue**: Malaspina Theatre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art
- **Event Name**: Organ Dedication & Recital
  - **Description**: We warmly invite you to join us to celebrate the arrival of our new organ on Trinity Sunday, May 31st!

10:30 am – Worship Service & Organ Dedication by Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee

12:30 pm – Lunch with our Community

2:00 pm – Recital with Guest Organ
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun May 31 2026 at 03:15 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/organ-dedication-and-recital/200030025617242
  - **Venue**: 29 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, concerts, art, live-music, charities
- **Event Name**: Womb to Voice with the Chiron Medicine Horse Herd
  - **Description**: An exploration of gentleness, trust, and open-hearted surrender as we co-regulate with each other, the land, and the Chiron Medicine Horse Herd.
 We ground into the body, connecting to the medicine of the womb and the power of the voice — our two centres
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 03:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/womb-to-voice-with-the-chiron-medicine-horse-herd/200029922016216
  - **Venue**: 1514 Winchester Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V9K 1Y2, Canada
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## 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**: 🎉 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
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- **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:** Mopar Mayhem Presented by Woodgrove Chrysler (Sun May 31 2026 at 09:00 am at Woodgrove Chrysler), Queer Crafternoon (Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC), Pocket Sanctuary - Nanaimo (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at 6000 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6T6, Canada), Music, Dance and Kolobok (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre), Organ Dedication & Recital (Sun May 31 2026 at 10:30 am at 29 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Mopar Mayhem Presented by Woodgrove Chrysler (Sun May 31 2026 at 09:00 am at Woodgrove Chrysler).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Nanaimo in May 2026?
  - **A:** Mopar Mayhem Presented by Woodgrove Chrysler (Sun May 31 2026 at 09:00 am at Woodgrove Chrysler), Queer Crafternoon (Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC), Pocket Sanctuary - Nanaimo (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at 6000 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6T6, Canada), Music, Dance and Kolobok (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre), Organ Dedication & Recital (Sun May 31 2026 at 10:30 am at 29 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada).
- **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 Woodgrove Chrysler, 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, 6000 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6T6, Canada.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Nanaimo range from CAD 129 to CAD 129. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nanaimo include Penticton Nissan and The Kot Auto Group, pflag Canada  - Nanaimo, Luminous Trinity Therapeutics.
- **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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