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.
February 2021
Harry Manx
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Harry Manx “Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories…
Find out more »ERIC HARPER
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Eric Harper Award-Winning Flamenco Guitarist Eric Harper creates not only a unique sound all his own but his music is melodically entrancing, virtuosically ferocious…
Find out more »Vancouver Island Symphony presents BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS
Vancouver Island Symphony presents BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS at The Port Theatre Limit of 50 in-theatre seats for each performance The great Viennese musical legacy, as embodied in two masterworks of…
Find out more »Vancouver Island Symphony presents BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS
Vancouver Island Symphony presents BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS at The Port Theatre Limit of 50 in-theatre seats for each performance The great Viennese musical legacy, as embodied in two masterworks of…
Find out more »March 2021
Vancouver Island Symphony presents SALMON & TROUT – NEW DATE!
Vancouver Island Symphony presents SALMON & TROUT at The Port Theatre Limit of 50 in-theatre seats for each performance Fishing gear not included! Two beautiful, melodious works for piano quintet,…
Find out more »Vancouver Island Symphony presents SALMON & TROUT – NEW DATE!
Vancouver Island Symphony presents SALMON & TROUT at The Port Theatre Limit of 50 in-theatre seats for each performance Fishing gear not included! Two beautiful, melodious works for piano quintet,…
Find out more »KEN LAVIGNE – 3 Knights & a Tenor
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation 3 Knights with a Tenor Ken Lavigne has stolen hearts of concert goers across North America with his captivating blend of classical tenor sound…
Find out more »Vancouver Island Symphony’s Escape Under the Big Tent – Lantzville NEW DATES
6 SHOWS: Friday Mar.19, Saturday Mar.20 & Sunday Mar.21 1:00pm & 3:00pm Limit of 50 seats for each performance Join the Vancouver Island Symphony’s Back Row Brass Quintet as they…
Find out more »Vancouver Island Symphony’s Escape Under the Big Tent – Parksville NEW DATE
2 SHOWS: Sunday, March 28th @ 1:00pm & 3:00pm Limit of 50 seats for each performance Join the Vancouver Island Symphony’s Back Row Brass Quintet as they present an intimate…
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 »Scrap Arts Music – DATE To Be Confirmed
A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Scrap Arts Music We start with some SCRAP... ...then 'transform' it through the ARTS of sculpture, choreography and film, to create an unforgettable live MUSIC experience.…
Find out more »The War of Miranda Bird by Robinson Wilson – RESCHEDULED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED to Thursday, April 22, 2021 “Even if it takes me a hundred years to get revenge, I will have made haste.” – Pashto Saying When…
Find out more »Vancouver Island Symphony presents SPAIN & STRINGS
Vancouver Island Symphony presents SPAIN & STRINGS at The Port Theatre Limit of 50 in-theatre seats for each performance An evening of Spanish dances, songs and stories by Albeniz, Turina,…
Find out more »Vancouver Island Symphony presents SPAIN & STRINGS
Vancouver Island Symphony presents SPAIN & STRINGS at The Port Theatre Limit of 50 in-theatre seats for each performance An evening of Spanish dances, songs and stories by Albeniz, Turina,…
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- POSTPONED
New Date TBA A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLY WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. The award-winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and…
Find out more »June 2021
PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd In The Flesh Tour – NEW 2021 DATE!
Celebrating one of the greatest bands of all time with flawless performances of classic and rare Pink Floyd songs. Formed in 2008 in Victoria, British Columbia, PIGS: Canada's Most Authentic…
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 »September 2021
JESSE COOK “Tempest 25 Tour” – NEW 2021 DATE
GeeDan Productions proudly presents JESSE COOK – THE TEMPEST 25 TOUR Since launching his career with 1995's “Tempest”, JESSE COOK has blazed an incredible trail. With ten platinum and gold…
Find out more »October 2021
A Night of Bowie-The Definitive Bowie Experience – NEW 2021 DATE!
New Date: Friday October 1st, 2021! David Bowie is one of music history’s most praised and successful artists, with a career that spanned four decades. Bowie continuously sought to reinvent…
Find out more »SoundWave in Concert – NEW October 2021 DATE
NEW DATE - OCTOBER 29TH, 2021 What started out as a casual idea to replicate the type of choir presented in the 2003 documentary “Young At Heart”, quickly turned into…
Find out more »November 2021
The Legendary GORDON LIGHTFOOT In Concert – NEW 2021 DATE!
New Date : Sunday, November 14th, 2021 One of the most prolific songwriters to emerge in 1960s and '70s, Gordon Lightfoot is heading to Western Canada including a performance at…
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…
Find out more »NATALIE MACMASTER – NEW 2021 DATE
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Present: A Celtic Family Christmas Join Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, the award-winning fiddle virtuosos, in an intimate and unique Christmas concert series you will…
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