Entertainment Events

Live Music with Ron Stewart

Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 8:30pm | Entertainment, Music

Live Music with Ron Stewart

Sunfest Country Music Festival

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 9:00am | Community, Entertainment, Festivals, Food & Drink, Major Events, Music, Seniors

Regional acts will be joining an incredible lineup of country superstars like Toby Keith, Little Big Town, Madeline Merlo, Chris Janson, Waterloo Revival, Tim Hicks and many more! Sunfest welcomes world class entertainment each and every year, and continues to find ways to showcase local artists,...

39th Annual Bluegrass Festival

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 10:00am | Community, Entertainment, Music

The music starts at 6 pm on Friday night and even when the stage show is over, you will find our headliners playing throughout the campsites all weekend long. We have amazing talent on Vancouver Island!   The Festival is always the August long weekend, so please join us for traditional bluegrass...

Monster Truck Weekend

Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 5:30pm | Children, Community, Entertainment, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Major Events, Seniors, Sports, Teens

Top Star Weekend Show bringing you full family fun with Monster Trucks both nights and Crash to Pass, Hornet Cars, Road Runners and Mad Max Extreme Racing on Saturday night.  And then on Sunday the MONSTER TRUCKS are back for more along with Hornet Cars, Road Runners and Mad Max Extreme Racing....

Summer by the Sea Street Market

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 - 6:00pm | Arts, Children, Community, Entertainment, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Free, Markets, Shopping & Fashion, Teens

Over 140 exceptional artisans offer everything from wrought iron work, rock candles to wooden toys; we definitely have something for everyone. Add tasty food and a fabulous line-up of entertainment for your enjoyment. Come out and support our local merchants, as well as vendors traveling from all...

Karaoke Night

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 - 9:00pm | Entertainment, Music

EVERY Tuesday. t's Karaoke at the Gun!  Come join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the "cash wall" and enjoy free pool. 

Michael Patrick

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 7:00pm | Entertainment, Music

Michael Patrick, jazz guitarist and vocalist, sings beautiful covers from the great American Songbook.

2017 Nanaimo Fringe Festival Events

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 12:00am | Arts, Community, Entertainment, Festivals, Seniors, Teens

2017 Annual Nanaimo Fringe Festival, starting August 10 - 19.  There are several different shows to see at three different venues check our calendar of events for specific details!  

Go-Karts & Monster Truck Rides

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 12:00pm | Children, Community, Entertainment, Family Friendly, Sports, Teens

Go-Karts & Monster Truck Rides: July & Aug, Open 7 days/week, 12-4pm.  (weather permitting).  Kids 7 years and older can ride and kids under 7 ride FREE with an adult on the go-karts. Go-kart rides are $15 (10 laps). Monster Truck rides are $15 *tax included* (One all-terain rip through the...

Uptown Market

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 6:00pm | Community, Entertainment, Family Friendly

Every Thursday. An assortment of vendors from artisans to farmers, entertainers and massage technicians who will be offering reflexology.