The Port Theatre Society presents some of the most exciting touring artists available, every one of them showcasing artistic excellence and innovation. At the heart of the Spotlight Series is a passion to create access to diverse and authentic experiences for our audiences. Choose from a variety of unique, bold, and exciting events!
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2025-2026 Spotlight Season
The Port Theatre Society Presents
Lost Dog
Wednesday May 6, 2026 @7:30pm
A humorous and heartfelt duet about love, loss and longevity. It turns out that Romeo and Juliet didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding… even worse, they got married.
The Port Theatre Society Presents
Ballet Victoria
Wednesday May 20, 2026 @7:30pm
Ballet Victoria’s full-length ballet, Alice in Wonderland is rich with animated projections, clever sets, and beautiful costumes. The choreography is imaginative and playful while showcasing classical bravura and pantomime. Expect all the iconic characters of the story and a few surprises.
Coffee Concerts
Our Coffee Concert shows for the 2025-2026 season have yet to be announced.
School Shows
Food & Drinks
Want to enhance your evening out at the theatre?
Enjoy food & drinks before (or after) the show!

Check out the Courtyard Bistro's Crafted Classics menu.
HOURS: Friday & Saturday - 3:30 pm to 11 pm | Sunday to Thursday - 3:30 pm to 10 pm.
Contact: courtyardbistro@hotelequities.com
Location: Across the street from the Port Theatre (100 Gordon St., Nanaimo)

Thank you to our official Accommodation Partner, Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo!
Past Seasons
2025-2026 Spotlight Season
Tue April 21, 2026
COFFEE CONCERT: Cheng² Duo
Rooted by a sibling bond that transcends the familial, the JUNO-nominated Cheng² Duo (pronounced…
Sun April 12, 2026
SPOTLIGHT: Netflix's The Making of Life on Our Planet
An exclusive look at astounding footage of our world using innovative digital recreations of prehistoric Earth with Dan Tapster.
Fri March 20, 2026
SPOTLIGHT: Ballet Kelowna
Three works, three worlds, one unforgettable evening. Experience the evolution of Canadian ballet.
Tue March 3, 2026
COFFEE CONCERT: Sarah Hagen
“Why hurry over beautiful things? Why not linger and enjoy them?” So pondered Clara Schumann…
Tue November 25, 2025
COFFEE CONCERT: Ty Koch
Ty Koch is a vocalist known for his versatile musical style that blends original songs with blues…
Tue October 7, 2025
COFFEE CONCERT: Pocket Symphonies
Pocket Symphonies with the Bergmann Duo, Jasper Wood, violin and Sungyong Lim, cello
Sun October 5, 2025
4 PACK - Coffee Concert
Each Coffee Concert 4 pack includes one ticket to each of the following concerts: COFFEE CONCERT:
2024-2025 Spotlight Season
Wed May 21, 2025
SPOTLIGHT: A Simple Space
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation … A Simple Space evokes real responses in audiences…
Tue May 6, 2025
Coffee Concert: Sarah Hagen
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation … An Intimate Lobby Concert with Coffee & Treats …
Tue April 8, 2025
Coffee Concert: Tissa Rahim
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation … An Intimate Lobby Concert with Coffee & Treats …
Tue March 4, 2025
Coffee Concert: Elizabeth Bergmann & Guests
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation … Intimate Lobby Concert with Coffee & Treats…
Tue November 12, 2024
Coffee Concert: Jacob Cordover
Coffee Concerts: Jacob Cordover … Intimate Lobby Concert with Coffee & Treats Australian classical…