Events in Nanaimo, Canada

SEASON 2025 - 2026 Our work invites you to participate in community discovery - through the act of witnessing - and community dialogue - through the act of sharing - about who we are and what we care about. Crimson Coast Dance is pleased to announce the opening ..

The Chase River and Cinnabar Valley Community Association invites you to a free-entry family event filled with live entertainment, informative displays, and fun activities for all ages. Explore the rich heritage of our neighbourhood, listen to live music, watch some ..

THANKSGIVING TOUR 2025 Oct. 11th and 12th 10am to 5pm Self Guided Tour Discover the Creative Soul of Nanoose Bay Join us for our beloved annual Thanksgiving Art Tour, where 21+ local artists open their doors across 13 unique studio locations. Studio #5 is close ..

Friday August 8 - Sunday August 10, 2025. Nanaimo Blues Festival has some blues for everyone – from RandB, boogie-woogie, blues-rock, to Chicago blues, jump blues, soul and gospel and so much more. Enjoy and dance to the blues in Nanaimo's scenic Inner Harbour and fe ..

Explore our unique studios, meet our talented local artists, and take-home original BC artwork. The tour winds through the Nanoose Bay peninsula past numerous local beaches and lookouts. Whether you're a visitor or a local art lover, this is your chance to experience ..

Running July 3-13th, the 27th Annual InFrinGinG Dance Festival opens Thursday July 3rd with DanceABLE, a dance creation developed by facilitators and dancers who experience disabilities. Witness and be inspired by this original performance, supported by the Port Thea ..

Come in contact with 22 different charities that need your help. Visit their organizations and find out what they do and if they are a fit for your busy lifestyle. Whether it is rescuing people on the water to working for your local thrift store you will find it at t ..

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music's Annual Fundraising Concert, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin. This special performance will showcase the brilliance of Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc, and ..

5S Certificate and Training | 5S is an inexpensive approach that pays large dividends in safety and workplace mental health as well as productivity and profitability. The Lean manufacturing methodology minimizes waste within production systems while simultaneously ..

Praised by the CBC as "Pure magic" and the Globe and Mail as "Powerful, surprising, and moving," acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS present 'A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol,' their signature reimagining of the Charles Dickens' classic. A feast for the e ..

Join in holiday spirit, relax with friends and family while musicians lead the audience thru classic Christmas songbook and winter-ish jazz standards. Try one of the Vault's signature cocktails, local beer/cider and light fare. World-touring Angela Verbrugge returns ..

One in eight women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer. But thanks to advances in treatment, many women will survive. This one day seminar will enhance understanding of the disease with plain language, user-friendly presentations by the following leading authorities ..

(Entrance to jazz night - cover by donation, please bring cash if possible however you can use credit card if necessary.) On Tuesday May 28 at 8pm we present one of the busiest jazz vocalists in Canada for the release of her third album, “Somewhere". The project, re ..

Listen, do you want to know a secret? The Beatles Go to New Orleans is coming to Nanaimo! Imagine if the Beatles had soaked up the soulful sounds of New Orleans instead of the bustling streets of New York. What music would have emerged from such a vibrant cultura ..

Listen, do you want to know a secret? The Beatles Go to New Orleans is coming to Nanaimo! Imagine if the Beatles had soaked up the soulful sounds of New Orleans instead of the bustling streets of New York. What music would have emerged from such a vibrant cultura ..

A Daring Drop From 150ft! Naked Bungy is back for its 18th year! Participants will take the leap from WildPlay's 150ft Bungy Bridge to help Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island (MHRP SI) provide life-saving mental health programs on Vancouver Island. Registe ..