# Festivals in Nanaimo | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Nanaimo. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Bellingham Bells at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Bellingham Bells at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Serauxmen Stadium in vibrant Nanaimo
  - **Date**: Sat, 04 Jul – Sun, 05 Jul (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/bellingham-bells-at-nanaimo-nightowls-at-serauxmen-stadium/2400028216372210
  - **Venue**: Serauxmen Stadium
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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Nanaimo

- **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
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    - Count: 199
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/wrestlefest-iii/200029452038300
  - **Venue**: Frank Crane Arena
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  - **Categories**: sports, wrestling
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 603
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 06 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-blues-festival-2026/200029534726501
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment, food-drinks
- **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.

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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Jul 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/snuneymuxw-days-2026/200029915443427
  - **Venue**: 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4
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  - **Categories**: sports, art, tournaments, food-drinks, kids, contests, fine-arts, business
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta
  - **Description**: The 40th Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta will be held July 19, 2026, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo. In the morning, teams representing local businesses and organizations will build boats on site at the park, and then
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 19 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Jul 19 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-silly-boat-regatta/80002950095028
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, entertainment, performances, sports, music
- **Event Name**: VegFest Nanaimo 2026
  - **Description**: VegFest Nanaimo is back for the fourth annual festival on Saturday, July 4, 2026, once again at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo! 🎉

This outdoor, family-friendly festival brings together the best of vegan food, plant-based living, and sustainable community.
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Jul 04 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/vegfest-nanaimo-2026/200029839988437
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: kids, festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: HAVANA meets KINGSTON - FREE EVENT - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 28th Annual InFrinGinG Dance Festival

Crimson Coast Dance Society and Nanaimo Reggae Massive have joined forces to present Havana meets Kingston - a celebration of dance and music from Cuba and Jamaica, as part of this year's 7 day festival of dance, InF
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    - Count: 96
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/havana-meets-kingston-free-event-infringing-dance-festival-2026/200030222814540
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, food-drinks, art, entertainment, live-music, reggae, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Salsa in the Park - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 28th Annual InFrinGinG Dance Festival

The annual Thursday night summer series returns. Step into this energetic, rhythm-driven Latin dance that combines Afro-Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Caribbean movements and music. Light on instruction and heavy on dancin
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/salsa-in-the-park-infringing-dance-festival-2026/200030222824315
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, dance, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Culture Cypher - FREE - InFrinGinG Dance Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 28th Annual InFrinGinG Dance Festival

The Null Island Dance Cypher: The language of dance is universally understood.  Enjoy the ‘word play’ of steps between local dance artists, Tania Amaral, Desirée Pahl, and Sukhi Sangha who’s countries of origin lie a
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/culture-cypher-free-infringing-dance-festival-2026/200030222830727
  - **Venue**: Commercial Street Night Market
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Art
- **Event Name**: WildPlay's 20th Anniversary Celebration
  - **Description**: 🎉 20 YEARS OF WILD 🎉

For 20 years, WildPlay has been pushing limits, building community, and creating unforgettable moments. Now it’s time to celebrate where it all began, WildPlay Nanaimo 🌲🥹❣️

On June 26, we’re throwing it back and turning it up with a
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    - Count: 49
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Jun 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/wildplays-20th-anniversary-celebration/200029915150951
  - **Venue**: WildPlay Nanaimo
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  - **Categories**: music, kids, workshops, live-music, food-drinks, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 2026 RW Invitational
  - **Description**: Welcome to the 4th RW Invitational! An action packed weekend of the world's best free ride mountain bikers competing right here in Nanaimo!About this EventRW InvitationalWelcome to
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/2026-rw-invitational/100001988659597389
  - **Venue**: V9R 6W6
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, contests, workshops, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Art in Maffeo Park 2026
  - **Description**: Art in Maffeo Park: A Three-Day Celebration of Creativity!

During 2 days in June and 1 day in August Pacific Arts Market is transforming the beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park into a vibrant and inspiring arts fair! At the park you'll have the opportunity to i
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    - Count: 790
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/art-in-maffeo-park-2026/200029516822858
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour
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  - **Categories**: art, food-drinks, fine-arts, calendar
- **Event Name**: Picnic in the Plaza 2025
  - **Description**: - The DNBA Presents -
:: Picnic in the Plaza 2026 ::
A FREE Music, Food Truck and Artisan Festival

• Sunday, September 6th •
• Diana Krall Plaza - Downtown Nanaimo •
Picnic in the Plaza is BACK!!

The DNBA is proud to announce an all ages FREE TO ATTEND
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    - Count: 67
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/picnic-in-the-plaza-2025/200030095694143
  - **Venue**: Diana Krall Plaza
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, art, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Bellingham Bells at Nanaimo NightOwls
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Serauxmen Stadium
🏠 Address: 745 Third Street, Nanaimo, Canada
🌆 City: Nanaimo
📍 Location: 49.1617, -123.966✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Bellingham Bells at Nanaimo NightOwls, where every moment promises to be unforge
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/bellingham-bells-at-nanaimo-nightowls/3200029421690806
  - **Venue**: Serauxmen Stadium
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  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Port Angeles Lefties at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Port Angeles Lefties at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Serauxmen Stadium nestled in bustling Nanaimo
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 06:35 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/port-angeles-lefties-at-nanaimo-nightowls-at-serauxmen-stadium/2400028223584452
  - **Venue**: Serauxmen Stadium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Witches’ Dance & Samhain Celebration
  - **Description**: It’s our time of the year Witches! And this year we are planning to be even bigger and better than last year! 

This is a full day of celebration and activities with the high point being our community Witches’ Dance that will happen at 2pm! 

More details
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/witches’-dance-and-samhain-celebration/200029903930811
  - **Venue**: #8 - 321 Wesley Street
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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**: Grand Opening of Pacific Arts Market in Nanaimo
  - **Description**: 🎉 Grand Opening Celebration — July 11! 🎉Pacific Arts Market — Nanaimo’s New Creative HubAfter months and months of planning, building, curating, and pouring our hearts into this
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Soft Opening of the Nanaimo Gallery
  - **Description**: ✨ Soft Opening — June 17 ✨Sneak Peek of the New Pacific Arts Market GalleryWe’re opening our doors for the very first time! Join us for a special Soft Opening of
  - **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**: Canada Day Celebrations
  - **Description**: Join us as we commemorate Canada's 159th birthday!

Celebrations will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 11 am-3:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park.

-Live music and entertainment (Cosmosaurus Band, Latch Key Kids, The Out Seer)
-Unite through the Beat Internation
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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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**: RON JAMES | NANAIMO
  - **Description**: Call: (250) 754-8550
Book online: https://tinyurl.com/m49ttv89

Canada’s #1 stand-up road warrior Ron James, is in the driver’s seat once again and bound full throttle for the 'big wide open' with his new show, "The Noise Between Our Ears".

With a seismi
  - **Venue**: 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada
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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**: 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.

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  - **Venue**: 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** WRESTLEFEST III (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Frank Crane Arena), Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026 (Thu Aug 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park), Snuneymuxw Days 2026 (Fri Jul 24 2026 at 09:00 am at 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4), Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta (Sun Jul 19 2026 at 08:00 am at Maffeo Sutton Park), VegFest Nanaimo 2026 (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Nanaimo this weekend June 19–21, 2026?
  - **A:** WRESTLEFEST III (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Frank Crane Arena).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Nanaimo in June 2026?
  - **A:** WRESTLEFEST III (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Frank Crane Arena), WildPlay's 20th Anniversary Celebration (Fri Jun 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at WildPlay Nanaimo), Art in Maffeo Park 2026 (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 11:00 am at Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Nanaimo include Frank Crane Arena, Maffeo Sutton Park, 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Nanaimo range from up to CAD 46. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Nanaimo include Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling, Nanaimo Blues Society, Snuneymuxw First Nation.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Nanaimo.

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