Nanaimo, British Columbia, is a vibrant centre for live entertainment, featuring everything from concerts and theatre performances to community sporting events and music festivals. Whether you’re looking to cheer on your favourite team or see a chart-topping artist in person, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Nanaimo This Week

This week Nanaimo residents can take a quick trip to Vancouver to rock out with Volbeat at Rogers Arena or catch the soulful pop of Grentperez at Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver. Sports fans can cheer on the BC Lions or the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place Stadium, then round out the evening with the dazzling ice artistry of Cirque du Soleil Crystal at Pacific Coliseum or a night of laughs courtesy of Paul F. Tompkins at Commodore Ballroom.

Things to Do in Nanaimo Next Week

If you are in Nanaimo next week a quick ferry hop opens up a world of live music starting June 12 when Drive By Truckers roll into the Commodore Ballroom, then on the 14th you can choose between the timeless melodies of Paul Simon Songbook or the synthpop nostalgia of OMD - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver.

On June 14 the silky harmonies of Boyz II Men take over River Rock Casino in Richmond, and the following afternoon you can cheer on the Vancouver Canadians at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium or lose yourself in the high energy of Riverdance at Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver on June 15.