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Events in Nanaimo, every one worth knowing about.
evntally curates upcoming concerts, comedy, food, arts, markets and community events in Nanaimo, British Columbia. We scan 50+ sources every day, dedupe, score, and surface only what's worth your Saturday. 8 of the events below are free.
Upcoming in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Card Comic & Toy Expo
Beban Park Social Centre
$100
FreeSeptember Sunset 2026
21 Nicol St
Free
RockVIU New Students' Orientation
Vancouver Island University
FreeUkulele Circle
Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront
FreeAnnual Meet-up Day Hike Fundraiser
Bowen Park Lower Picnic Site
Freeplay 2026: Acroyoga & Camping
595 Taylor Bay Rd
Glitter2026
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
FreeBachelor Auction for a Cause
The Old City Station Pub
Our Ocean Film Fest
Malaspina Theatre
$19
Medieval Fall Fair 2026
Coombs Fairgrounds
$10
The Dub Picnic
Gabriola Commons
Speed Dating | Ages 28-43 | Nanaimo
The Terminal Bar Nanaimo
$12
Smut Slam "Hot Mess" in Nanaimo
Sip Pub
$18
Fleetwood Magic, The Authentic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at The Port Theatre
The Port Theatre
*SOLD OUT* Paint Night At White Sails Brewing | Nanaimo
White Sails Brewing
Western Edge Theatre's 2026-2027 Variety Act Beer and Burger Fundraiser
The Queen's
Deep Frequency: A Dance in The Deep Blue Sea
Rotary Field House
$23
Vancouver Island Exhibition Cruise & Car Show
Nanaimo North Town Centre
FreeCedar Fall Witches Market
Cedar Community Hall
Nanaimo Fall Home Show
Beban Park Social Centre
Dink’s Hotdog Eating Contest
21 Nicol St
$25
2026 CEDAR BEWITCHED MARKET
Cedar Community Hall
FreeFREE Seminar: Spring Bulbs 101 at GARDENWORKS Nanaimo
GARDENWORKS Nanaimo
Embers and Expansion: A Fall Kundalini Retreat
2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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What's on this week in Nanaimo
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About Nanaimo
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