Nanaimo, British Columbia Events — Workshops & Classes

Nanaimo, British Columbia, hosts around 150 upcoming events, with approximately 80 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 20 percent of these listings are free, offering accessible options for residents and visitors alike. The most common categories include workshops and classes, food and drink experiences, wellness and mindfulness activities, concerts and live music, sports and fitness events, and theater and performing arts performances. Venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are Madd Acres, Frank Crane Arena, GARDENWORKS Nanaimo, Nanaimo Foodshare, The Port Theatre, and The Port Theatre - BC. Notable performers with upcoming dates include The Piano Men, Take It To The Limit as an Eagles tribute act, William Prince, International Guitar Night, and The Comic Strippers. This diverse programme reflects a community of about 100,000 people, based on the 2021 population figure.

City facts

Weather: 11°C · Clear · High 18° / low 10°C · 33% precip
Population: 99,863 (2021)
Area: 91.3 km²
Elevation: 28 m
Founded: 1874

Source: Wikidata

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Tue, Nov 10 · Smitty's Family Restaurant - Nanaimo Rock City

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Fri, Nov 13 · Coast Bastion Hotel

Speed Dating | Ages 20-29 | Nanaimo

Wed, Nov 18 · The Old City Station Pub

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Sat, Nov 21 · Sacred Passage Healing

Hope in the Harbour 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Speed Dating | Ages 32-47 | Nanaimo

Thu, Nov 26 · The Old City Station Pub

Festive Holiday Planter Workshop at GARDENWORKS Nanaimo

Sat, Nov 14 · GARDENWORKS Nanaimo

Gifts From the Heart 2026

Sat, Dec 12 · Aggie Hall

Frequently asked questions about events in Nanaimo

What percentage of events in Nanaimo are free?: About 20 percent of the listed events in Nanaimo are free. This means roughly one in five activities does not require a ticket purchase.
Which venues have the most upcoming events?: The venues with the most upcoming listings are Madd Acres, Frank Crane Arena, GARDENWORKS Nanaimo, Nanaimo Foodshare, The Port Theatre, and The Port Theatre - BC.
What are the most common types of events listed?: The most listed event types are workshops and classes, food and drink, wellness and mindfulness, concerts and live music, sports and fitness, and theater and performing arts. Each of these categories has around 14 to 20 listings.
Who are some performers with upcoming dates?: Performers with upcoming dates include The Piano Men, Take It To The Limit as an Eagles tribute act, William Prince, International Guitar Night, and The Comic Strippers.

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