The Port Theatre Main Stage
Since 1998, the Port Theatre has wowed residents and visitors alike with its superb performances, excellent acoustics and wonderful sense of intimacy.
The theatre offers a broad range of cultural events designed to meet many diverse interests and needs. A landmark on the city’s waterfront, it also serves as an important meeting place for a variety of community events, seminars and educational conferences.
October 2020
Western Edge Theatre presents “2 ACROSS” Oct.1st – 4th
4 shows: Oct. 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 pm and Oct. 4 at 2 pm Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre moves to the Port Theatre for “2 Across.” a production that’s…
Find out more »JOËLLE RABU & NICO RHODES
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation No Regrets Songs of the legendary French sparrow, Edith Piaf For close to three decades, Canadian singer Joëlle Rabu toured extensively with her long-time…
Find out more »The Legendary GORDON LIGHTFOOT In Concert – POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - New Date TBA One of the most prolific songwriters to emerge in 1960s and '70s, Gordon Lightfoot is heading to Western Canada including a…
Find out more »November 2020
BERGMANN PIANO DUO
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Beethoven, Bach, and More! The Bergmann Piano Duo’s dynamic and energetic performances of uniquely eclectic programmes have inspired audiences for more than two decades.…
Find out more »JILL BARBER
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Canada's Sweetheart Jill Barber is a three-time Juno Award nominated singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice once heard, never forgotten. Her critically acclaimed repertoire spans…
Find out more »A Night of Bowie-The Definitive Bowie Experience – POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - New Date TBA David Bowie is one of music history’s most praised and successful artists, with a career that spanned four decades. Bowie continuously…
Find out more »NATALIE MACMASTER – POSTPONED
This event has been postponed. New date TBA Presented by Gee Dan ProductionsRows A-J: $57.50/ Rows K-W: $52.50/ Balcony: $47.50
Find out more »ERIC HARPER
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Think Dave Matthews meets the Gypsy Kings! Award-Winning Flamenco Guitarist Eric Harper creates not only a unique sound all his own but his music…
Find out more »PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd In The Flesh Tour – POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - New Date TBA Celebrating one of the greatest bands of all time with flawless performances of classic and rare Pink Floyd songs. Formed in…
Find out more »December 2020
KEN LAVIGNE
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Mistletoe & Magic Join Ken Lavigne for a magical Christmas show full of nostalgia with traditional and modern Christmas songs from Bing Crosby to…
Find out more »January 2021
DAN MANGAN’s Nice, Nice, Very Nice 10th Anniversary Tour – NEW 2021 DATE
NEW 2021 DATE Got Pop? Concerts presents Dan Mangan - a two-time JUNO award-winning & two-time Polaris Music Prize listed musician and songwriter. This is the 10th Anniversary of Nice, Nice,…
Find out more »February 2021
TAPESTRY – The Carole King Songbook – NEW DATE
Gee Dan Productions presents the premier musical tribute to Carole King. TAPESTRY - THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOK, recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970’s Carole King concert experience following…
Find out more »March 2021
Mini Pop Kids Live – NEW 2021 DATE
K-TEL presents Mini Pop Kids Live - The Bright Lights Concert Tour The Mini Pop Kids are back and shining bright with their brand new 'Bright Lights Concert Tour,’ featuring…
Find out more »FRED PENNER – NEW 2021 DATE
Calling all Fred Heads! “40 years ago I recorded my first record, The Cat Came Back! I am excited to bring those wonderful songs to the next generation. See you…
Find out more »Live Nation presents HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL -NEW DATE
Herb Alpert, iconic trumpeter, A&M Records co-founder, artist and philanthropist, has announced additional tour dates for the Herb Alpert & Lani Hall North American Tour 2019. Herb Alpert and his…
Find out more »April 2021
ROCK FOR A CAUSE with The Headpins & Honeymoon Suite – NEW DATE
Presented by NACL & NCDC Rock for a Cause is an 80’s experience in support of two amazing local community agencies – Nanaimo Association for Community Living (NACL) & Nanaimo…
Find out more »Nanaimo Concert Band – NEW 2021 DATE
NEW 2021 DATE! Nanaimo’s Musical Treasure Since 1872 Conductor: Mr. Dave Fullerton Join the Nanaimo Concert Band for their Annual Spring Concert. This national award winning band performs a wide…
Find out more »May 2021
QUEEN – It’s a Kinda’ Magic – NEW 2021 DATE
Direct from Australia, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is back by popular demand. The show is set to again immerse fans in the spectacle, grandeur and extravagance of Queen and…
Find out more »The Comic Strippers (19+Only) – NEW 2021 DATE
RESCHEDULED from April 2020 The award-winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits. A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLY WARNING! No extreme…
Find out more »June 2021
SoundWave in Concert – NEW 2021 DATE
What started out as a casual idea to replicate the type of choir presented in the 2003 documentary “Young At Heart”, quickly turned into a force to be reckoned with…
Find out more »July 2021
Live and Let Die – The Music of Paul McCartney – NEW 2021 DATE
THIS EVENT HAS A NEW 2021 DATE! When Beatles Producer, Sir George Martin tells you that "You sound like Paul McCartney" and Sir Paul McCartney himself tells you that "You…
Find out more »August 2021
Whose Live Anyway? NEW 2021 DATE!
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90…
Find out more »November 2021
COMPLETELY CREEDENCE, a Tribute to CCR – NEW 2021 DATE
PLEASE NOTE NEW 2021 DATE! COMPLETELY CREEDENCE, a Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) tribute band, invites you to experience the incredible music of John Fogerty and CCR. It's a night that…
Find out more »An Evening with Cowboy Junkies – NEW 2021 DATE
Presented by Live Nation Sometimes revolutions begin quietly. In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like…
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