# Live Music in Nanaimo 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts

- **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Nanaimo. Book tickets for gigs, band performances, jazz nights and live concerts happening across the city. Find your next show today.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: West Coast Womynsfest 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for a fierce celebration at West Coast Womynsfest 2026 - a day of empowerment, unity, and endless possibilities! May 29 -31 2026About this EventWelcome to West Coast Womynsfest 2026
  - **Date**: Fri, 29 May at 11:00 am – Sun, 31 May at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/west-coast-womynsfest-2026/100001708891232679
  - **Venue**: Coombs Rodeo Grounds
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  - **Price**: min: 129.13, max: 129.13, currency: CAD
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment

## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music 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**: 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: 509
  - **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**: Joe Jackson Tickets
  - **Description**: Joe Jackson live at the historic Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie, NY 
An unforgettable night of sharp lyrics, timeless melodies, and pure piano-driven energy.
A legendary venue hosting a true icon—music lovers were treated to something special.
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/joe-jackson-tickets/200029755709801
  - **Venue**: Vancouver, B.C
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- **Event Name**: ASHLEY MACISAAC Live in Nanaimo. June 27, 2026 @ The Terminal
  - **Description**: The Invisible Orange presents: ASHLEY MACISAAC live in Nanaimo.

Ashley plays the fiddle with an intensity, authenticity and passion that is hard to deny. He learned his chops at an early age mentored by some of the legendary greats of the area, performin
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/ashley-macisaac-live-in-nanaimo-june-27-2026-the-terminal/200029951263944
  - **Venue**: 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Beatlemania!
  - **Description**: Nanaimo Beatlemania! NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!

Wed Jun 10, 2026 - 7:30pm

Travel Through Time With The Beatles!

From the electrifying Ed Sullivan debut to the soul-stirring Let It Be, The Liverpool 4 takes you on a magical journey through every iconic era
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  - **Date**: Wed Jun 10 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-beatlemania/200029276273508
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre
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  - **Categories**: concerts, festivals, music, entertainment, performances, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
  - **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 Coldplay at St. Andrew's United Church under the gentle glow of
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/candlelight-tribute-to-coldplay/2700030035447145
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church
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  - **Price**: CAD 31 to 63
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances
- **Event Name**: Jazz Affair 2026
  - **Description**: Jazz Affair 2026 is our signature benefit event, featuring the multiple Juno-award winning duo of Christine and Ingrid Jensen with special guest Phil Dwyer, and John Lee, and Ben Dwyer rounding out the quintet. Pre-show performances also feature the award
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    - Count: 63
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/jazz-affair-2026/200029915172226
  - **Venue**: Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, jazz, charities
- **Event Name**: Concerts in the Park - Chris Noel & The Burning House (Rock/Blues; as part of Family Fun Night)
  - **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.

CHRIS NOEL AND THE BURNING HOUSE (Swing/Rock/Blues)

Chris Noel and The
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Jun 26 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts-in-the-park-chris-noel-and-the-burning-house-rock-blues;-as-part-of-family-fun-night/200030026677007
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art
- **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
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  - **Date**: Tue Nov 03 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Nov 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/an-evening-with-red-dirt-skinners-st-andrews-nanaimo-bc6-30pm-tickets/80008160753956
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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  - **Price**: CAD 40
  - **Categories**: concerts, live-music, music, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Jazz Affair 2026 with Christine and Ingrid Jensen
  - **Description**: Jazz Affair 2026 returns for our 20th anniversary signature benefit event, featuring the multiple Juno-award winning duo of Christine and Ingrid Jensen with special guest Phil Dwyer, and John Lee, and Ben Dwyer rounding out the quintet. Pre-show perfor
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/jazz-affair-2026-with-christine-and-ingrid-jensen/80009423180305
  - **Venue**: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, East Wellington Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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  - **Categories**: concerts, jazz, music, entertainment, charities
- **Event Name**: LOVE ME JEJE: AN AFRO-RNB EXPERIENCE NANAIMO
  - **Description**: Back by Popular Demand! LOVE ME JEJE: AN AFRO-RNB EXPERIENCE Returns To Nanaimo on Friday, May 29th at Evolve Nightclub.About this EventLOVE ME JEJE: AN AFRO-RNB EXPERIENCE 2026 KICKOFF TOUR - NANAIMO
  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 02:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/love-me-jeje-an-afro-rnb-experience-nanaimo/100001988720751302
  - **Venue**: Evolve NightClub
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  - **Price**: CAD 12 to 17
- **Event Name**: Happy Endings live at The Queen’s
  - **Description**: ⭐️GET READY TO DANCE, NANAIMO⭐️

The Happy Endings Band invites you to join us at The Queen’s for an unforgettable evening of music and dancing! 

This is shaping up to be one of our biggest and best show yet!! But unfortunately our last. 🥲

The Happy End
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    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/happy-endings-live-at-the-queen’s/200030039359333
  - **Venue**: The Queen's
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- **Event Name**: Concerts in the Park - Mad Riddim Duo ft. Janelle Reid (Reggae/Dub)
  - **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.

MAD RIDDIM DUO FT. JANELLE REID (Reggae/Dub)

Mad Riddim was founded by
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    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Jul 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/concerts-in-the-park-mad-riddim-duo-ft-janelle-reid-reggae-dub/200030026520746
  - **Venue**: Bowen Park
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, reggae, live-music
- **Event Name**: Chuck Ragan and Friends - Nanaimo
  - **Description**: Shift Promotions proudly presents live music by:Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music)With special guests:Dannyboy (The Corps) Morgan Aston Farrell
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue May 19 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/chuck-ragan-and-friends-nanaimo/80003384547154
  - **Venue**: 25 Front St, Nanaimo, BC
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- **Event Name**: FLASHBACK: AN 80’s & 90’s Tribute!!
  - **Description**: A tribute to the greatest two eras of music, featuring musicians from Nanaimo. Come and enjoy your fav hits from the 80’s & 90’s at Nanaimo’s fabulous Old City Station Pub. Shoot the QR code for tickets, or go to www.showpass.com/flashback-an-80s-90s-
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    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/flashback-an-80’s-and-90’s-tribute/200029984228257
  - **Venue**: The Old City Station Pub
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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**: 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c5106312889c2acfbb91b9201c2e4e20b5d8a856fdd807936469661e5064546a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020202-gmir?v=1778685945
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4b252c7da9d5369f65cfac71640f93c6f141f0d742e07121aaa37fbd571c1522-rimg-w1080-h1920-dc060507-gmir?v=1778507648
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cf5546b23c14bed3ec0ae06dec36e4b108b12e19aa89b555f54620a6e048d5a9-rimg-w1200-h628-dcc5c2c0-gmir?v=1778468217
- **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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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music 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), Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026 (Thu Aug 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park), Joe Jackson Tickets (Wed May 27 2026 at 08:00 pm at Vancouver, B.C), ASHLEY MACISAAC Live in Nanaimo. June 27, 2026 @ The Terminal (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:00 pm at 63 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9, Canada), Nanaimo Beatlemania! (Wed Jun 10 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Port Theatre).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Nanaimo in May 2026?
  - **A:** Joe Jackson Tickets (Wed May 27 2026 at 08:00 pm at Vancouver, B.C), LOVE ME JEJE: AN AFRO-RNB EXPERIENCE NANAIMO (Fri May 29 2026 at 10:00 pm at Evolve NightClub), Chuck Ragan and Friends - Nanaimo (Tue May 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at 25 Front St, Nanaimo, BC), FLASHBACK: AN 80’s & 90’s Tribute!! (Fri May 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Old City Station Pub), West Coast Womynsfest 2026 (Fri, 29 May at 11:00 am at Coombs Rodeo Grounds).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music 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 Live Music 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 Live Music events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Nanaimo include 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1, Maffeo Sutton Park, Vancouver, B.C.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Nanaimo range from CAD 12 to CAD 129. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Nanaimo include Nanoose Bay Cafe, Nanaimo Blues Society, EventVibe.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music 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 Live Music events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Nanaimo.

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