# Events & Things To Do In Nanaimo on 12th June 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 12th June 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 12th June 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Nanaimo

- **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
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:45 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/boots-n-boats/200029727637831
  - **Venue**: 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Club Soda: Sober Pride Dance
  - **Description**: 🏳️‍🌈 Friday, June 12 – Club Soda: Sober Pride Dance

Time & Location: 7:00 PM at the Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way

Tickets: $25 each 

Tickets are currently only available online. Prefer Paper? Physical tickets will be arriving at local outlets soon
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    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jun 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/club-soda-sober-pride-dance/200030014257413
  - **Venue**: Nanaimo Museum
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Grow By Design Weekend Workshop - Nanaimo
  - **Description**: A weekend to turn your boring lawn into an abundant, food-growing property... without a landscaper’s price tag.

The Grow By Design Weekend Workshop is coming to Nanaimo!

This hands-on weekend workshop will allow you to walk away with a personalised plan
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 48
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/grow-by-design-weekend-workshop-nanaimo/200029915171520
  - **Venue**: Beban Park Social Centre
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  - **Categories**: workshops, virtual
- **Event Name**: THE GECKO BAND | GOLD & CHROME TOUR | LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S | FRIDAY SHOW
  - **Description**: The Queen's Presents:

THE GECKO BAND
The Gecko Band brings the Gold & Chrome Tour to Nanaimo! High-energy classic rock, three live sets, and a Friday night you won’t forget.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH 2026
Doors: 5:30pm
Tickets: 
EARLY BIRD SOLD OUT!
ADVANCE
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    - Count: 30
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-gecko-band-|-gold-and-chrome-tour-|-live-the-queens-|-friday-show/200029951261731
  - **Venue**: 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Run for Recovery 2026
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars. The 2026 Run for Recovery takes place on Friday, June 12, at Westwood Lake in Nanaimo.

Run for Recovery is an annual community run and walk that brings people together in support of individuals and families impacted by addiction and
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 81
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/run-for-recovery-2026/200029951259623
  - **Venue**: Westwood Lake
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit, virtual-run, mental-health, charities, calendar
- **Event Name**: Seasons & Synchronicity featuring the Sinclair Singers & JUST US
  - **Description**: Catch the vibe as the Sinclair Singers and Just Us blend voices and rhythms for a night of perfect harmony and good times.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/277f8180-5041-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w572
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/seasons-and-synchronicity-featuring-the-sinclair-singers-and-just-us/100001988865470160
  - **Venue**: St Paul's Anglican Church
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  - **Price**: CAD 25
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Event Name**: ISLAND NOTES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS - CELLOVISTA
  - **Description**: Cellovista is a captivating cello duo from Nanaimo, featuring the exceptional talents of Amy Laing and Alexandra Lee. Together, they create a rich and expressive musical experience that showcases the full depth and beauty of the cello.

Blending classical
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/island-notes-chamber-music-festival-presents-cellovista/200029951267000
  - **Venue**: 321 Selby St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R4, Canada
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, festivals, concerts, live-music, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Wylkez & Friends
  - **Description**: Join us for another great night of Hip Hop at the Nanaimo bar. 

Bagshaw, Stollgan, Boyd E, and Wylkez are set to provide a fun filled night with great tunes and a lot of crossovers.

Show starts at 830
$15 at the door
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    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/wylkez-and-friends/200029863304911
  - **Venue**: The Nanaimo BAR
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  - **Categories**: dance, entertainment

## 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
  - **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
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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:** Boots 'N Boats (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 01:00 pm at 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1), Club Soda: Sober Pride Dance (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at Nanaimo Museum), Grow By Design Weekend Workshop - Nanaimo (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at Beban Park Social Centre), THE GECKO BAND | GOLD & CHROME TOUR | LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S | FRIDAY SHOW (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8), Run for Recovery 2026 (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 05:00 pm at Westwood Lake).
- **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 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1, Nanaimo Museum, Beban Park Social Centre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Nanaimo range from CAD 25 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 Nanoose Bay Cafe, Nanaimo Pride Society, Kenton Zerbin.
- **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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