# 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**: Sunee Dhaliwal & Sterling Scott - LIVE at Deez Bar & Grill
  - **Description**: Two of Canada's top headlining comedians come together for one incredible night of stand-up comedy!About this EventGet Ready for a Night of Non-Stop Laughter!Join us for an unforge
  - **Date**: Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm – Fri, 22 May at 10:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/qualicum-beach/sunee-dhaliwal-and-sterling-scott-live-at-deez-bar-and-grill/100001986273861589
  - **Venue**: Deez Bar & Grill
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  - **Price**: min: 38.61, max: 38.61, currency: CAD
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, performances, festivals, workshops, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Sunee Dhaliwal & Sterling Scott - LIVE at Just Jakes
  - **Description**: Two of Canada's top headlining comedians come together for one incredible night of stand-up comedy!About this EventGet Ready for a Night of Non-Stop Laughter!Join us for an unforge
  - **Date**: Mon, 18 May at 06:00 pm – Mon, 18 May at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/duncan/sunee-dhaliwal-and-sterling-scott-live-at-just-jakes/100001986369817596
  - **Venue**: Just Jakes
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  - **Price**: min: 43.93, max: 43.93, currency: CAD
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, performances, festivals, workshops, storytelling

## About

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## Festivals Events in Nanaimo

- **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
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/2026-nanaimo-pride-parade-and-festival/200030026356752
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment, performances, food-drinks, health-wellness, Kids
- **Event Name**: Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026
  - **Description**: A multi-venue music and arts festival on Victoria Crescent in downtown NanaimoAbout this Event❍❍ 6 VENUES, 50+ BANDS AND DJ’S❍❍❍❍ 3 DAYS OF INCREDIBLE MUSIC ❍❍❍❍ DRAG PERFORMANCES, DANCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOP
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sunk-city-music-and-arts-festival-2026/100001986685507834
  - **Venue**: Victoria Crescent
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  - **Price**: CAD 44 to 124
  - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals, workshops, music, entertainment, kids
- **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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  - **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**: 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
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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, volunteering
- **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: 488
  - **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**: 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
  - **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.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 385
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jul 04 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **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**: 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: 586
  - **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**: NanaimoUkrFest 2026
  - **Description**: NANAIMO UKRFEST 
We invite everyone! No admission fee!
UKRAINIAN FOOD, MUSIC, DANCING, MASTER CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, SOUVENIRS, EMBROUDERYAbout this EventNanaimoUkrFest 2026Get ready for
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 14 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimoukrfest-2026/100001987940506569
  - **Venue**: 4017 Victoria Ave
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, kids
- **Event Name**: Coombs Fair
  - **Description**: A fun community tradition with Livestock, Arts & Crafts, Music, 4H Club Displays, A Variety of Entertainment, Food Trucks, Vendors, Demonstrations and more.

Due to recent scams on Facebook, please note that you will be contacted directly through phon
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    - Count: 1989
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/coombs-fair/200029788163946
  - **Venue**: 1014 Ford Road, V0R 1M0
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, art
- **Event Name**: Port Angeles Lefties at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Port Angeles Lefties at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Serauxmen Stadium in dynamic Nanaimo, BC
  - **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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- **Event Name**: Kelowna Falcons at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Kelowna Falcons at Nanaimo NightOwls at Serauxmen Stadium, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Serauxmen Stadium in Nanaimo,
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 02 2026 at 06:35 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/kelowna-falcons-at-nanaimo-nightowls-at-serauxmen-stadium/2400028221914319
  - **Venue**: Serauxmen Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Port Angeles Lefties at Nanaimo NightOwls
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Serauxmen Stadium
🏠 Address: 745 Third Street, Nanaimo, Canada
🌆 City: Nanaimo
📍 Location: 49.1617, -123.966✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Port Angeles Lefties at Nanaimo NightOwls, where every moment tells a story!
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 08:05 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/port-angeles-lefties-at-nanaimo-nightowls/3200029422815308
  - **Venue**: Serauxmen Stadium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **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 – Sun Jul 05 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

## 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**: Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026
  - **Description**: A multi-venue music and arts festival on Victoria Crescent in downtown NanaimoAbout this Event❍❍ 6 VENUES, 50+ BANDS AND DJ’S❍❍❍❍ 3 DAYS OF INCREDIBLE MUSIC ❍❍❍❍ DRAG PERFORMANCES, DANCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOP
  - **Venue**: Victoria Crescent
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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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** 🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival (Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am at Maffeo Sutton Park), Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026 (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Victoria Crescent), WRESTLEFEST III (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Frank Crane Arena), Snuneymuxw Days 2026 (Fri Jul 24 2026 at 09:00 am at 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4), Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026 (Thu Aug 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** NanaimoUkrFest 2026 (Sun Jun 14 2026 at 01:00 pm at 4017 Victoria Ave).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Nanaimo this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026 (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Victoria Crescent).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Nanaimo in May 2026?
  - **A:** Sunk City Music and Arts Festival 2026 (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Victoria Crescent), Sunee Dhaliwal & Sterling Scott - LIVE at Deez Bar & Grill (Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm at Deez Bar & Grill), Sunee Dhaliwal & Sterling Scott - LIVE at Just Jakes (Mon, 18 May at 06:00 pm at Just Jakes).
- **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 Maffeo Sutton Park, Victoria Crescent, Frank Crane Arena.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Nanaimo range from CAD 39 to CAD 124. 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 Nanaimo Pride Society, Sunk City Arts Society, Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling.
- **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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