# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Concerts in the Park - Jared Popma & Band (Folk)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy local talent against the 
backdrop of our beautiful park spaces. This is the first of a series of FREE concerts happening this spring and summer.

JARED POPMA & BAND (Folk)

With clever lyrics, thoughtful melodies, and intricate arrangements, Jared Popma brings a warm musical atmosphere that captivates audiences. The Vancouver Island-based guitarist is a singer/songwriter at his core, often compared to artists such as Jack Johnson, though he pulls inspiration from music of all genres and styles.

In 2024, Jared graduated with his Bachelor's in Jazz Studies from Vancouver Island University, and, inspired by the likes of Theo Katzman and Cody Fry, finds great joy in incorporating his background in Jazz and Classical music into his Folk-based arrangements.

Jared has been recording and performing his music independently since 2019, with his first single, How’s The Weather, earning regular airplay on Duncan’s The Zone 91.3. In 2022, he released his EP, Validation, and now in 2025 has produced his first full-length Album, When It Rains, which has been described as “a stunningly crafted folk-inspired record” - Sono, and “a soothing soundscape” - James Kerr, Senocular Media.

Jared has played at festivals such as Cowichan’s Islands Folk Fest, Duncan’s The 39 Days of July, and Victoria’s Winter Arts Festival, and has had the pleasure of opening for Canadian Rock legends, PRISM, at Red Arrow Brewing’s Concert Series.

Jared can also be found across the scene as a hired gun, and regularly playing with various artists, such as two-time Native American Music Awards nominee, Keanu Ienco, and Nanaimo-based Indie-Rock band, Maverick Cinema.

For more concert information, please see the City of Nanaimo website. https://www.nanaimo.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-events/concerts-in-the-park-2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts-in-the-park-jared-popma-and-band-folk/200030024172301
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, art, performances, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nanaimo
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Maffeo Sutton Park
- **lat**: 49.170777266891
- **long**: -123.94017876137
- **full address**: Maffeo Sutton Park, Maffeo Sutton Park, 68 Arena St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Concerts in the Park - Jared Popma & Band (Folk) being held?
  - **A:** Concerts in the Park - Jared Popma & Band (Folk) takes place on Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park, Maffeo Sutton Park, 68 Arena St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Concerts in the Park - Jared Popma & Band (Folk)?
  - **A:** Concerts in the Park - Jared Popma & Band (Folk) is organized by City of Nanaimo Local Government.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at City of Nanaimo Local Government's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given City of Nanaimo Local Government a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. City of Nanaimo Local Government has 111+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. City of Nanaimo Local Government has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Concerts in the Park - Jared Popma & Band (Folk) is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nanaimo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Concerts in the Park - Jared Popma & Band (Folk) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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