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Nanaimo Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Nanaimo, BC, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Nanaimo throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Nanaimo events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Nanaimo Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Nanaimo
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 29
- Oct1820267:30 PMSunConcertWeekend EventThe Piano Men ft. Jim WitterThe Port Theatre
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $61Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 49Select Seats - Oct2220267:30 PMThuDANCEBboyizmThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $59Avg. price ~ $77Tickets Available: 52Select Seats
- Oct2520267:30 PMSunCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventMichelle WrightThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $65Avg. price ~ $293Tickets Available: 32Select Seats
- Oct2820267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYSophie's Surprise 29thThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $63Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Available: 56Select Seats
- Oct2920266:45 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESCat Clyde & Dean JohnsonThe Queen's34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8, CA34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8, CAFrom $31Avg. price ~ $351 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct3020267:00 PMFriALTERNATIVEBest ValueBegoniaThe Queen's34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8, CA34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8, CAFrom $26Avg. price ~ $301 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Nov0120262:30 PMSunCLASSICALBest ValueWeekend EventNanaimo Concert BandThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $28Avg. price ~ $37Tickets Available: 54Select Seats
- Nov0220267:00 PMMonTake It To The Limit - Eagles TributeThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $66Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 30Select Seats
- Nov0420267:30 PMWedCOUNTRY / FOLKWilliam PrinceThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $59Avg. price ~ $19328 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Nov0820267:30 PMSunConcertWeekend EventBee Gees Revisited - Tribute to the Bee GeesThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $67Avg. price ~ $8125 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Nov0920267:30 PMMonALTERNATIVERon JamesThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $74Avg. price ~ $9027 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Nov1820267:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKAmanda MarshallThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $139Avg. price ~ $1976 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Nov1920269:00 PMThuALTERNATIVESurf HatThe Old City Station Pub150 Skinner Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6, CA150 Skinner Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6, CAFrom $33Avg. price ~ $3810 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Nov2320266:00 PMMonCIRCUSLes Foutoukours: GlobThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $39Avg. price ~ $52Tickets Available: 56Select Seats
- Nov2720267:30 PMFriCLASSICALVancouver Island Symphony: Fraser & KELThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $55Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Available: 90Select Seats
- Nov2820262:00 PMSatCLASSICALWeekend EventVancouver Island Symphony: Fraser & KELThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $49Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Available: 88Select Seats
- Nov2820267:30 PMSatCLASSICALWeekend EventVancouver Island Symphony: Fraser & KELThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $49Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Available: 85Select Seats
- Jan1620277:30 PMSatCLASSICALWeekend EventVancouver Island Symphony: Winter GlowThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $48Avg. price ~ $67Tickets Available: 56Select Seats
- Jan2920277:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKInternational Guitar NightThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $61Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Available: 88Select Seats
- Feb0520278:00 PMFriCOMEDYHigh DemandThe Comic StrippersThe Port Theatre125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CA125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, CAFrom $45Avg. price ~ $582Tickets Available: 56Select Seats
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Nanaimo Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Nanaimo events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
The Piano Men
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 3
Oct 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Bboyizm
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 22, 2026 7:30 PM
Michelle Wright
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 3
Oct 25, 2026 7:30 PM
Sophie's Surprise 29th
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 3
Oct 28, 2026 7:30 PM
Cat Clyde
34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8
Upcoming Events: 22
Oct 29, 2026 6:45 PM
Begonia
34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8
Upcoming Events: 9
Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM
Nanaimo Concert Band
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 01, 2026 2:30 PM
Take It To The Limit - Eagles Tribute
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 11
Nov 02, 2026 7:00 PM
William Prince
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Bee Gees Revisited - Tribute to the Bee Gees
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 08, 2026 7:30 PM
Ron James
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 09, 2026 7:30 PM
Amanda Marshall
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 14
Nov 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Surf Hat
150 Skinner Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 19, 2026 9:00 PM
Les Foutoukours: Glob
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 23, 2026 6:00 PM
Vancouver Island Symphony
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 27, 2026 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Nanaimo. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Nanaimo right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Nanaimo rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Nanaimo?
Yeah — Nanaimo doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Nanaimo?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Nanaimo, BC. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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Events Near Nanaimo
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