# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Nanaimo

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Nanaimo with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
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Get ready for a festive blast in [CITY] this Christmas! Lively Gospel Choir performances, cozy Christmas Dinners, and the holiday spirit spreading joy all around. Christmas trees are twinkling with lights, and the streets echo with the sweet sounds of carols. Want to make Christmas Eve 2026 in [CITY] unforgettable? Snag those tickets for scrumptious buffets, dinners, and gala nights. Let the merry celebrations begin!

## Christmas Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Classics
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nanaimo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at St. Andrew's United Church under the gentl
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 08:45 pm – Fri Dec 18 2026 at 10:45 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-christmas-classics/2700030050941806
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church
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  - **Price**: CAD 31 to 64
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances, Art
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Classics | Nanaimo
  - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/cndl8-christmas-classics-na

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nanaimo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Chris
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 12:45 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-christmas-classics-nanaimo/200030089229940
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, 315 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC
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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
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
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  - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: crafts, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs, holiday, art
- **Event Name**: Once Upon a Craft Fair
  - **Description**: Friday 12-7pm 🎄Saturday 10-5pm 🦄Sunday 10-4pm 🎀$5 entry. Come and go as you please for all three days with your wristband. ? 20% of entry goes to local community groups. Check out how much we raised in the past years! ?
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
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  - **Venue**: Beban Park Social Centre
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  - **Price**: CAD 5
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, christmas-markets-and-fairs, nonprofit, charities

## Trending Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Edward Savage's Top 5 Wildlife Photography Tips
  - **Description**: Art Zone Feature Night: My Top 5 Wildlife Photography TipsPresented by Canadian Photographer, Author & Naturalist Guide Edward SavageThursday Night Art Zone – Pacific Arts Market,
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Creative Harbour Day
  - **Description**: 🎨 Creative Harbour Day — September 5th | 10am–5pm  Pacific Arts Market – Nanaimo GalleryJoin us for Creative Harbour Day as Nanaimo welcomes a cruise ship carryi
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Art in Action: Meet the Artists at Pacific Arts Market
  - **Description**: Join us at Pacific Arts Market for Art in Action, a BC Culture Days celebration featuring live artist demos, meet‑the‑artists, and local music. Our Gallery at 460 Wallace St. in Nanaimo showcases the work of over 80 Vancouver Island artists and makers,
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Wire-Wrapping Demo Day with Teresa Carrao
  - **Description**: Join local jewelry artist Teresa Carrao for a special Demo Day at Pacific Arts Market. Teresa will be wire‑wrapping a stunning larimar pendant from the Dominican Republic, using 925 sterling silver square and 1/3 round wire, and creating the piece from
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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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**: 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**: Once Upon a Craft Fair
  - **Description**: Friday 12-7pm 🎄Saturday 10-5pm 🦄Sunday 10-4pm 🎀$5 entry. Come and go as you please for all three days with your wristband. ? 20% of entry goes to local community groups. Check out how much we raised in the past years! ?
  - **Venue**: Beban Park Social Centre
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- **Event Name**: Insight Meditation Retreat with Tempel Smith & Jeanne Corrigal [Aug15beth]
  - **Description**: An 7-night, Residential Silent Meditation Retreat with Tempel Smith and Jeanne Corrigal at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Aug 15-22, 2026.About this EventRetreat Description
  - **Venue**: Bethlehem Centre
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Vancouver Island Exhibition
  - **Description**: The VIEx returns to Beban Park with NEW DATES! September 25th, 26th & 27th, 2026!
Take a thrill ride with West Coast Amusements Midway Rides, Enjoy shows by The Superdogs, West Coast Lumberjack Show, Vancouver Island Pro Wrestlers, and More!
Main Stag
  - **Venue**: Vancouver Island Exhibition, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Candlelight: Christmas Classics (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 08:45 pm at St. Andrew's United Church), Candlelight: Christmas Classics | Nanaimo (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 12:45 pm at St. Andrew's United Church, 315 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC), The Holiday Bazaar in Cedar 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am at Cedar Community Hall), Once Upon a Craft Fair (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 12:00 pm at Beban Park Social Centre).
- **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** The Holiday Bazaar in Cedar 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am at Cedar Community Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Nanaimo include St. Andrew's United Church, St. Andrew's United Church, 315 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC, Cedar Community Hall.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Nanaimo range from CAD 5 to CAD 64. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Nanaimo include Feverup Events, StageFeed Canada, Pacific Arts Market.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Nanaimo.

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