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Sunday Blues Jam
The Queens · Nanaimo, BC
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The best Sunday blues jam by The Nanaimo Blues Society. Different host band every week. Doors open at 2:00pm. Music starts 3:00pm to 7:00 PM
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A Taste of Halloween - The Orangutan Project Benefit Concert
St. Andrew's United Church · Nanaimo, BC
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Come enjoy a night of exciting jazz music and tap, jazz and ballet dance at ‘A Taste of Halloween’, featuring the outstanding Teighan Couch Jazz Trio and the much-loved Nanaimo Harbour Dance. This special event, held to benefit conservation efforts of The Orangutan Project, whose Canadian chapter is here in BC, will be on Friday, October 16, at St Andrew’s United Church, 315 Fitzwilliam St. at 7 pm. Tickets, $35…
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Nautical Disaster - Tragically Hip Tribute - Live at The Queens
The Queen's · Nanaimo, BC
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Join us at Nanaimo's best live music venue for a night of yer favourite big hits and deep cuts performed by Canada's most authentic Tragically Hip tribute act. Nautical Disaster has become a household name with Hip fans in western Canada, earning spots on some of the region’s biggest stages, including opening for Big Sugar and Trooper at the Great Canadian Bash and closing the Laketown Ranch stage following…
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Zonta Presents : Retro Dance Party | Live Music, Dinner & Dance Fundraiser
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 · Nanaimo, BC
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Groove through the Decades - One Night. Endless Hits. Big Impact. Zonta Club of Nanaimo presents an evening of Dinner, Dancing & Live Music. The music you know from the 70's, 80's & 90's brought to you by The Melody Kings from White Rock, BC. Join us at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #256 on Oct 16, 2026. Doors open at 5:30pm, ticket price includes a burger, salad & a drink, AND a $25 tax reciept from the NRGH…
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Arabian Nights - Vancouver Island Symphony
The Port Theatre · Nanaimo, BC
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PRE-CONCERT TALK 6:30PM CONCERT 7:30PM GUEST CONDUCTOR: Jonathan Girard Featuring our new Concertmaster, Joan Blackman, this concert begins in a combustion of rhythm and light, taking the audience on an inspirational journey, including one of Rimsky-Korsakov’s most popular works, Scheherazade, inspired by the Arabic folktales One Thousand and One Nights. Programme: LOUIE: Music for a Celebration BRAHMS: Variations…
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Vancouver Island Community Day - The Science of Sound
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo · Nanaimo, BC
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Musical Instrument Zoo • Experiments • Meet a Musician • Meet a Scientist This FREE community event invites children ages 5 & up to enjoy a day of hands‑on music and science exploration, experimentation and fun. Join the Vancouver Island Symphony and Nanaimo Science at Country Club Centre, where kids can try an instrument of the orchestra, build their own, meet a scientist, meet a musician, experiment with the…
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Ladybug's Mew House Concert Series
Ladybug's Mew in Yellow Point · Ladysmith, BC
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Ladybug's Mew hosting Tim McNary our 12th concert this year! We will be hosting as a "house concert" Tim McNary is a Cinematic Folk Artist from the Southern United States. He found his passion for songwriting while backpacking throughout South America after college. Some of his musical influences include Ben Howard, Foy Vance, & Leif Vollebekk. He's had many film & tv placements, collaborated with a host of…
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Tim McNary - Ladybug's Mew Yellow Point Concert Series
Ladybug's Mew in Yellow Point · Yellow Point, Cedar, BC
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Tim McNary is a Cinematic Folk Artist from the Southern United States. He found his passion for songwriting while backpacking throughout South America after college. The Nashville based songwriter traverses emotional and geographical borders with multi-dimensional songwriting and evocative vocals. Some of his musical influences include Ben Howard, Foy Vance, & Leif Vollebekk. He's had dozens of film & tv placements,…
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Busheikin/Villette Presents: Tony Genge Trio
Nanaimo Conservatory of Music · Nanaimo, BC
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Busheikin/Villette are proud to present one of the pillars of the Vancouver Island jazz scene, Dr. Tony Genge. This will be an intimate piano trio concert featuring Genge's own arrangements of standard jazz repertoire alongside some original music. Genge's cool and swinging style references the great jazz piano tradition of pianists such as Ahmad Jamal, Red Garland, Horace Silver and Wynton Kelly. Many of the young…
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The Heart of Home
Brechin United - Nanaimo · Nanaimo, BC
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A Cappella Plus invites you to join us as we reflect on “THE HEART OF HOME”. This program explores the meaning of home. It recognizes that a sense of home can be found in people, in shelter, in nature and in nations. It can also be found in our hearts! In reality, ‘home’ is more about a feeling than about a place and those feelings can range from comfort, warmth and safety to sadness, loneliness and desperation…
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Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles
St. Andrew's United Church · Nanaimo, BC
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⭐ 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 Queen and The Beatles at St. Andrew's United Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official…
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Love Can Build a Bridge – The Judds & Wynonna Experience
The Port Theatre · Nanaimo, BC
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Celebrate the music of The Judds and Wynonna with Jona Kristinsson as Wynonna and Allison Barlow as Naomi, backed by a live six-piece band. This independently funded theatrical country tribute brings classic country favourites to The Port Theatre on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Bring a friend, enjoy a night of live music and support Vancouver Island independent live arts. Tickets are $56.75 including taxes…
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Malaspina Theatre Presents: Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Vancouver Island University · Nanaimo, BC
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For over 30 years, the Satyr Players—VIU’s student theatre club—have brought the iconic Rocky Horror Show play to sold-out crowds, helping students break the ice and dive headfirst into our creative community. As we launch into our monumental 50th year of productions, we’re paying homage to the generations of alumni, students, and community members who built this legacy by bringing the full musical to the stage! The…
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Boo Bash in the Plaza
Diana Krall Plaza · Nanaimo, BC
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Boo Bash in the Plaza Get ready for a festive afternoon in Downtown Nanaimo! Join us on Halloween, October 31, for Boo Bash in the Plaza, a family-friendly Halloween celebration at Diana Krall Plaza. DJs Food trucks Costume contest Pop up performers 1pm - 4pm Free to attend Diana Krall Plaza Come dressed in your Halloween best, bring a bag for treats and the family, and enjoy an afternoon of music, food, and…
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HalloQueen Dance Party
Nanaimo Curling Club · Nanaimo, BC
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👻 🏳️🌈 Saturday, October 31st – HalloQueen Dance Party Time & Location: 7:30 PM at the Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St., Nanaimo, BC Tickets: $30 each ($35 at the door) - EARLY BIRD PRICING: The first 50 tickets will be available for $25 Overview: (19+) Get ready to haunt the dance floor! Nanaimo Pride is thrilled to present the ultimate Halloween party. Step into a spooky night filled with high-energy music…
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Halloween Party at The Queen's
The Queen's · Nanaimo, BC
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The Queen's presents: HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE QUEEN'S Featuring: JAMES VICKERS BAND BOOMBOXER COSTUME CONTEST (19+) $500 TOTAL IN PRIZES Saturday, October 31st 2026 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm - LATE Tickets: $15 LIMITED EARLY BIRD $20 ADVANCE Tickets available online through Showpass or in-person at The Queen's during regular business hours. ALL AGES FROM 6:30PM - 10:00PM (All minors must be accompanied by their…
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Nightmare on Skinner Stret
LevelTwo Nightclub · Nanaimo, BC
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This Halloween, don't miss the hottest club event on Vancouver Island! Www.mylushrooms.com presents... *** NIGHTMARE ON SKINNER STREET! *** Level 2 Nightclub ~ Nanaimo, B.C. ~ Saturday Oct.31st 8pm - 2am Audio & Visual supplied by Renegade Sound Collective (R.S.C.) Animatronics and Decor sponsored by Spirit Halloween Canada Ltd. Music Lineup *** BURCHILL - Calgary, AB *** Burchill is a dynamic force in Western…
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Take It To The Limit: The Music & Legacy of the Eagles
The Port Theatre · Nanaimo, BC
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Eagles fans! Get ready for an unforgettable live concert experience with "Take It to The Limit", celebrating the songs, stories and legacy of the Eagles! Returning to the Port Theatre in Nanaimo for one night on November 2nd! Experience the magic as "Take It To The Limit" brings to life your favorite Eagles hits, including classics like Hotel California, Heartache Tonight, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Take It To The…
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An Evening with Red Dirt Skinners
St. Andrew's United Church · Nanaimo, BC
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We are delighted to present... AN EVENING WITH RED DIRT SKINNERS Roots Music Canada describes the Red Dirt Skinners as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music.” Music News Magazine states that there is “an almost Floyd-like quality to some of their music.” The Red Dirt Skinners are widely regarded as one of the most innovative acts to come out of the UK in recent years. The duo’s original style crosses more genres than would…
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A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration
Nanaimo Museum · Nanaimo, BC
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A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration 2026 Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00–3:30 PM Nanaimo Museum Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with an afternoon of South Asian culture, music, dance, food, and community at the Nanaimo Museum! Join us for A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration, a free, family-friendly community event featuring talented local artists and performers, interactive cultural activities, a…
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Our Family & Friends Christmas with fraser+KEL
The Port Theatre · Nanaimo, BC
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Our Family & Friends Christmas features internationally renowned husband and wife duo fraser+KEL for a heartfelt symphonic holiday celebration! Fraser Walters is best known as co-founder of Universal Music’s multi-platinum and JUNO-winning supergroup The Tenors, with whom he co-created five studio albums and performed in thousands of concerts and broadcasts worldwide. Kelly Elizabeth Levesque, who has had an…
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Home for the Holidays ~ An Ella Fitzgerald Christmas
Vancouver Island University · Nanaimo, BC
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Under the creative direction of A.J.E. Global Productions, in association with Ocean Entertainment Worldwide, comes a stunning new exclusive and limited engagement world premiere holiday concert celebrating the iconic ELLA FITZGERALD. Step out of the winter chill and into the elegant, warm, golden glow of a mid-century jazz club. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ~ AN ELLA FITZGERALD CHRISTMAS brings the magic of the "First…
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