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The Port Theatre Main Stage

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125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
250-754-8550

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.

June 2022

OUR LADY PEACE: The Wonderful Future Theatrical Experience

Tue Jun 7th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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LIVE NATION & AHRT PRESENT OUR LADY PEACE Multi-platinum Canadian alt-rock band Our Lady Peace (OLP) in partnership with ARHT Media ($ART), a globally-recognized hologram technology company,  announce "The Wonderful…

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Vibrant Dance Studio presents FEEL THE VIBE 2022

Sat Jun 11th, 2022
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2:00pm & 7:00pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

2:00pm and 7:00pm shows It’s been 2 years. We are back! Positive vibes, high energy, always entertaining and a beautiful community.All seats $27 CALL OUR TICKET CENTRE 250-754-8550

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Brigadoon Dance Academy presents WE RISE AGAIN

Sun Jun 12th, 2022 @ 2:45 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Brigadoon Dance Academy is proud to present their year-end recital "We Rise Again". There will be a Pre-Show starting at 2:45pm, with Pacific Gael Pipes and Drums. Other special guests…

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DISCOVERY SERIES – Malakai

Wed Jun 15th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A Port Theatre DISCOVERY Series Presentation Malakai is a 13 year old multi-instrumentalist with powerfully soulful vocals. As an emerging songwriter, he produces ballads that take the listener on a…

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Harbour Dance Studios Presents REIGNITE

Sat Jun 18th, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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We have one very exciting show this season called Reignite! This performance will include all of our dancers from ages 3 and up!!All seats $28 CALL OUR TICKET CENTRE 250-754-8550

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QUEEN – It’s a Kinda’ Magic – NEW JUNE 2022 DATE

Sun Jun 19th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

New date:  Sunday, June 19, 2022  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,…

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Shaun Majumder- NEW DATE!

Mon Jun 20th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

Presented by Gee Dan Productions and GotPop? Concerts Shaun Majumder is an actor, writer, comedian, and social entrepreneur from the small town of Burlington, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. At the…

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Gee Dan Productions & Gotpop? Concerts Present JANN ARDEN LIVE

Tue Jun 21st, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and author. Arden has released 15 albums with 19 top ten singles. Her most recent project,…

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UKmovez Dance Academy Presents “Momentum”

Wed Jun 22nd, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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UKmovez welcomes you to come and enjoy an evening of variety style, entertainment with dance and live music. Showcasing all our students progress, hard work and achievements over this past…

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Vancouver Island Symphony presents ELECTRIFYING EROICA – NEW DATE

Fri Jun 24th, 2022
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5pm & 7:30pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

This event has been postponed to Friday, June 24th, 2022 5:00pm & 7:30pm GUEST ARTIST: Dory Hayley, SOPRANO Katerina GIMON Playing Into Silence *Premiere BEETHOVEN Symphony no. 3 in E-flat…

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The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

Sun Jun 26th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

Presented by Johnny Showtime Neil Diamond - the consummate American singer-songwriter whose deep, resounding voice and timeless tunes have made him one of the world’s most loved and lauded artists,…

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Gee Dan Productions and 106.9 The Wolf present CHILLIWACK LIVE

Wed Jun 29th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A CANADIAN LEGEND Classic Canadian rock band CHILLIWACK rose like a phoenix from the ashes of psychedelia in 1969. Anchored by the soaring falsetto and tasteful guitar playing of lead…

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THE STAMPEDERS – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Thu Jun 30th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Shantero Productions presents IN CONCERT THE STAMPEDERS - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS ‘They're on their way, to the city lights’ ... and, THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the…

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July 2022

Crimson Coast Dance Society’s 24th Annual InFrinGinG Dance Festival

Tue Jul 5th, 2022 - Sun Jul 10th, 2022
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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For full festival list including free or non-ticketed events go to: Crimson Coast Dance Infringing Dance Festival 2022 Thursday, July 7 LILA  by Myriam Verzat  EVENT POSTPONED New date TBAIn…

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DISCOVERY SERIES – Brave New Band

Tue Jul 5th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A Port Theatre DISCOVERY Series Presentation Brave New Band is a quartet of dynamic musicians performing original, genre-bending music. Their compelling performances bridge the gap between classical and jazz, layering…

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Whose Live Anyway? NEW 2022 DATE!

Wed Jul 13th, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

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…

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Ghostfinger Productions and 106.9 The Wolf present JETHRO TULL’S MARTIN BARRE – NEW DATE

Sun Jul 24th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

NEW DATE! Sunday July 24th, 2022 AQUALUNG 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR + SPECIAL GUEST Clive Bunker In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took…

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August 2022

CRASH TEST DUMMIES – 30 Years Later

Wed Aug 24th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents CRASH TEST DUMMIES - 30 Years Later It’s been over 30 years since the Crash Test Dummies recorded their debut album, “The Ghosts That Haunt Me”…

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“Live and Let Die” The Music of Paul McCartney

Sat Aug 27th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

When Beatles Producer, Sir George Martin tells you that “You sound like Paul McCartney” and Sir Paul McCartney himself tells you that “You are a good musician”…what more is there…

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September 2022

Unforgettable – The Nat King Cole Songbook CANCELLED

Tue Sep 6th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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This event has been cancelled. 

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SPOTLIGHT – Jeremy Dutcher

Mon Sep 12th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation JEREMY DUTCHER Performer, composer, activist, musicologist — these roles are all infused into his art and way of life. A JUNO and Polaris Award-winner,…

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Crimson Coast Dance presents LILA at Maffeo Sutton Park

Thu Sep 15th, 2022 @ 5:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Local, love-filled, laugh invoking, story infused, Lila, has its day! This incredible interactive performance, created by Myriam Verzat with silent disco technology, was originally scheduled to be performed as a…

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DEREK EDWARDS “In Praise of the Ostrich”

Thu Sep 15th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

Presented by Shantero Productions With 'In Praise of the Ostrich' Derek Edwards moseys back into town on horse-drawn comedy wagon; a searing meander down life's twisting trails, steered effortfully by…

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The Brubeck Brothers Quartet

Sat Sep 17th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Presented by the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their…

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Disney Digs D’Jazz

Sun Sep 18th, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Presented by the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association Disney Digs D'Jazz with the Nanaimo Jazz Orchestra - A fresh interpretation of beloved songs from Disney movies spanning 84 years! From…

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Gee Dan Productions & Got Pop? Concerts presents Serena Ryder

Mon Sep 19th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Toronto based vocal powerhouse Serena Ryder is a platinum selling artist adored by fans, peers and critics alike, in part due to her raw and earnest songwriting, and beautiful electric…

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JESSE COOK “Tempest 25 Tour” – NEW SEPTEMBER DATE

Tue Sep 20th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

New September 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…

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Completely Creedence

Sat Sep 24th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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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 will transport you back in…

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Colin James – Open Road Tour – NEW DATE

Tue Sep 27th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

 NEW DATE - September 27th, 2022 Live Nation presents... COLIN JAMES - Open Road Tour “I’m opening doors for you –walk through them.” - Stevie Ray Vaughan. From the prairies…

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ABRA CADABRA – A Tribute to the Music of ABBA

Thu Sep 29th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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presented by Moon Coin Productions ABRA Cadabra is excited to be returning to the Port Theatre after 3 years and welcomes ABBA Fans of all ages to celebrate the uplifting…

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October 2022

RUMOURS The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show

Wed Oct 12th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present “Rumours” The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute show based in Los Angeles, California. The group recreates the legendary band in its youthful heyday from 1975-1979.…

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SPOTLIGHT – Josephine

Fri Oct 14th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation JOSEPHINE Critically-acclaimed off-Broadway show based on the life of Josephine Baker touring across North America! Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play is an international…

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MATTHEW GOOD “An Evening with Legendary Canadian Singer Songwriter”

Sat Oct 15th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Got Pop? Concerts, Gee Dan Productions & 106.9 The Wolf present: "An Evening with Legendary Canadian Singer Songwriter" MATTHEW GOOD (Solo Acoustic Tour 2022) with special guest Laura Kelsey Canadian…

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Vancouver Island Symphony presents VARIATIONS: A NEW WORLD

Sat Oct 22nd, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Pre-concert Talk 6:30 pm |  Concert 7:30 pm Guest Conductor: Nadège Foofat (Artistic Director Candidate) Guest Artists: Bergmann Duo pianists Gioacchino ROSSINI:  Overture to Semiramide Christine DONKIN:  Three Autumn Scenes…

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The Legendary GORDON LIGHTFOOT In Concert – NEW 2022 DATE!

Sun Oct 23rd, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

New Date : Sunday, October 23, 2022 One of the most prolific songwriters to emerge in 1960s and '70s, Gordon Lightfoot is heading to Western Canada including a performance at…

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STEVE-O Bucket List Tour

Mon Oct 24th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
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7:00pm & 10:00pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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2 shows: 7pm & 10pm Every idea on Steve-O’s Bucket List was so ill-advised, he never expected to go through with any of them. Until it was time to prepare…

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THE WASHBOARD UNION – NEW DATE

Thu Oct 27th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

With special guest RAQUEL COLE THE WASHBOARD UNION, three-time CCMA Group of the Year and five-time CCMA Roots Artist/ Album of the Year are among Canada’s preeminent country bands. Stepbrothers…

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PAULA COLE – CANCELLED

Sat Oct 29th, 2022
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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This event has been cancelled.

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Viva Mexico featuring Mariachi Los Dorados & Mexican dance ensemble

Sun Oct 30th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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ViVa Mexico a Truly Mexican Experience Los Dorados is Canada’s premier 10 piece mariachi ensemble. Los Dorados is an all-star collection of musical talent playing the finest of Mexican traditional…

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November 2022

Gee Dan Productions presents STEVEN PAGE – NEW DATE!

Thu Nov 3rd, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Rescheduled from September 28, 2022 With his distinctive and powerful voice STEVEN PAGE is instantly recognizable. As a co-founder, lead singer and a principal songwriter of the iconic Barenaked Ladies…

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Vancouver Island Symphony presents VARIATIONS: SEASONS OF THE SEA

Sat Nov 5th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Pre-concert Talk 6:30 pm |  Concert 7:30 pm Guest Conductor: Yariv Aloni Guest Artists: Joan Blackman Violin Rosemary Georgeson Narrator Jeffrey RYAN:   Seasons of the Sea Antonio VIVALDI:  The Four…

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Nanaimo Concert Band’s Fall Concert

Sun Nov 6th, 2022 @ 2:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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The Nanaimo Concert Band delivers what it has become known and loved for over the last 150 years… a program well played, always entertaining, and leaving the audience wanting more!…

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Blackie and the Rodeo Kings 25th Anniversary Tour – NEW DATE

Sat Nov 12th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

NEW DATE: Saturday November 12, 2022 Presented by MRG Live Blackie And The Rodeo Kings, originally formed in 1996, when Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Tom Wilson came together to…

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Madeleine Peyroux Careless Love Forever Tour

Sun Nov 13th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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With her dusky, lyrical style and affinity for reinterpreting classic jazz, blues, and folk standards, vocalist Madeleine Peyroux is a highly acclaimed, internationally recognized artist. Emerging in her teens as…

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FUNDRAISER – Fall Connections

Wed Nov 16th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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The Port Theatre presents an evening of theatre, dance, and music! Join Master of Ceremonies Joëlle Rabu for a celebration of the Arts with Nanaimo’s premiere professional performing arts companies:…

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Simply the Best Talent.com presents Relive the Music 50s & 60s Rock n Roll

Thu Nov 17th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND WITH NEW MEMBERS, MUSIC AND MORE FUN SINCE YOU LAST SAW US “50s & 60s Rock Opera Musical Concert with a Broadway feel with Band, Singers,…

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TILLER’S FOLLY with Valdy, Gary Fjellgaard, O’Brien Irish Dances

Fri Nov 18th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Don’t Miss the Party and a chance to hear your favourite Tiller’s Folly Songs as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary season with special friends and artists joining them on stage…

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NATALIE MACMASTER – A Celtic Family Christmas

Sat Nov 19th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

Join Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, the award-winning fiddle virtuosos, in an intimate and unique Christmas concert series you will never forget. With the duo accompanied by an incredible array…

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A Night of Bowie-The Definitive Bowie Experience

Sun Nov 20th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada

(Rescheduled from February 2022) 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 himself, while…

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Kirkwood Academy presents The Nutcracker

Fri Nov 25th, 2022 - Sat Nov 26th, 2022
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Fri. 7pm / Sat. 2pm & 7pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Friday, November 25 @ 7pm Saturday, November 26 @ 2pm & 7pm Kirkwood Academy Productions invites you to join us this holiday season as we perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. 2022…

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Kirkwood Academy presents The Nutcracker

Fri Nov 25th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
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Fri. 7pm / Sat. 2pm & 7pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Friday, November 25 @ 7pm Saturday, November 26 @ 2pm & 7pm Kirkwood Academy Productions invites you to join us this holiday season as we perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. 2022…

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Kirkwood Academy presents The Nutcracker

Sat Nov 26th, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
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Fri. 7pm / Sat. 2pm & 7pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Friday, November 25 @ 7pm Saturday, November 26 @ 2pm & 7pm Kirkwood Academy Productions invites you to join us this holiday season as we perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. 2022…

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Kirkwood Academy presents The Nutcracker

Sat Nov 26th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
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Fri. 7pm / Sat. 2pm & 7pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Friday, November 25 @ 7pm Saturday, November 26 @ 2pm & 7pm Kirkwood Academy Productions invites you to join us this holiday season as we perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. 2022…

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Island Soul Choir presents Let’s Sing!

Sun Nov 27th, 2022 @ 3:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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As the world continues to regain a sense of normalcy, a renewed sense of creating a better world seems to be gaining more traction. For this concert, conductor Karla Mundy…

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Discovery Series – KENTON WILLEM & DANIELLE LEBEAU-PETERSEN

Wed Nov 30th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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November 30, 2022 @ 7:30pm A Port Theatre Discovery Series Presentation ~ DOUBLE BILL (Two shows... one night) KENTON WILLEM Kenton Willem is a saxophonist, pianist, flutist and composer/arranger from…

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December 2022

Banff Mountain Film Festival – Dec. 1 & 2 @ 7:00pm

Thu Dec 1st, 2022 - Fri Dec 2nd, 2022
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Thu. Dec 1st & Fri. Dec 2nd
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Thursday Dec. 1st & Friday Dec. 2nd  - Different films each night! Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in…

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Banff Mountain Film Festival – Dec. 1 & 2 @ 7:00pm

Fri Dec 2nd, 2022 - Sat Dec 3rd, 2022
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Thu. Dec 1st & Fri. Dec 2nd
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Thursday Dec. 1st & Friday Dec. 2nd  - Different films each night! Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in…

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Vancouver Island Symphony presents VARIATIONS: CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Sat Dec 3rd, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
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5:00PM & 7:30PM
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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5:00 pm &  7:30 pm Guest Conductor: Calvin Dyck Guest Artist: Island Consort, Bruce Farquharson director Music holds a special place in our Christmas memories. Kick off the holiday season…

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Vancouver Island Symphony presents VARIATIONS: CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Sat Dec 3rd, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
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5:00PM & 7:30PM
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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5:00 pm &  7:30 pm Guest Conductor: Calvin Dyck Guest Artist: Island Consort, Bruce Farquharson director Music holds a special place in our Christmas memories. Kick off the holiday season…

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Original Legends of Rock-N-Roll Presents Buddy’s Holly Jolly Christmas

Mon Dec 5th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Buddy Holly, Elvis & Brenda Lee Zachary Stevenson is the leading man from the hit musical “The Buddy Holly Story” and he is the main attraction plus the MC /…

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SPOTLIGHT – Royal Winnipeg Ballet ~ Nutcracker

Tue Dec 6th, 2022 - Wed Dec 7th, 2022
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Tue. Dec. 6 & Wed. Dec.7
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday Dec. 6th & Wednesday Dec. 7th @ 7:30pm A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Royal Winnipeg Ballet - Nutcracker   Pre-show chat in the Harmac Room Beloved winter favourite Nutcracker sparkles…

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Christmas 2022 with Ken Lavigne Snowballs & Mistletoe

Fri Dec 9th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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With Guests Festive Brass Celebrate Christmas 2022 with Tenor Ken Lavigne's Snowballs & Mistletoe. Ken will lift your spirits and take you down memory lane with his favourite Christmas songs…

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SPOTLIGHT – Winter Harp

Sat Dec 10th, 2022 @ 3:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation WINTER HARP A magical medieval adventure Pre-show chat at 2:45pm in the theatre. Winter Harp brings another of its Christmas masterpieces to our stage…

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Brigadoon Dance Academy presents BRIGADOON EXPRESS

Sun Dec 11th, 2022 @ 3:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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All Aboard for a Celtic Christmas! Brigadoon's own 2022 Junior World Champion, Annalise Lam, will be performing in this show! Pre-show @ 2:30pm with Pacific Gael Pipes and DrumsAll seats…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Tue Dec 13th, 2022 - Sun Dec 18th, 2022
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Wed Dec 14th, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Wed Dec 14th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Thu Dec 15th, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Thu Dec 15th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Fri Dec 16th, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Fri Dec 16th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Sat Dec 17th, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Sat Dec 17th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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14th annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

Sun Dec 18th, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
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7pm Dec.13 - 17 & 2pm Dec. 16 - 18
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tuesday December 13 @ 7pm Wednesday December 14 @ 7pm Thursday December 15 @ 7pm Friday December 16 @ 2pm & 7pm Saturday December 17 @ 2pm & 7pm Sunday…

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Is This The Christmas

Wed Dec 21st, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Out of the mouths of babes came this delightful title of a new holiday musical celebration. “Is This The Christmas“ is an upbeat, not-so-traditional performance of holiday classics both old…

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A Wonderheads Christmas Carol

Fri Dec 23rd, 2022 @ 3:30 pm
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3:30pm & 7:30pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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2 shows: 3;30 pm and 7:30pm Praised by the CBC as “Pure magic” and the Globe and Mail as “Powerful, surprising and moving,” acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS present their…

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January 2023

Gee Dan Productions, Got Pop? Concerts & 106.9 The Wolf present The Sheepdogs

Fri Jan 13th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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LIVE & OUTTA SIGHT TOUR  With special guests: Boy Golden Four-time Juno Award winners The Sheepdogs have announced they are back to business, returning to the road with the announcement…

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Snowed In Comedy Tour 2023

Wed Jan 18th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story, celebrating its fourteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Playing in…

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Vancouver Island Symphony presents VARIATIONS: APPASSIONATO

Sat Jan 21st @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Pre-concert Talk 6:30 pm |  Concert 7:30 pm Guest Conductor: Jonathan Girard Guest Artist: Ariel Barnes Cello Igor Stravinsky:  Pulcinella Suite Dorothy Chang:  Invisible Distance for Cello and Orchestra Fanny Mendelssohn (Hensel):  Overture…

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Harbour Dance Studios Ballet, Pointe & Contemporary Showcase

Mon Jan 23rd @ 6:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Come support the Harbour Dance Studios dancers as they prepare for competitions this season.  This Showcase will feature their Ballet, Pointe and Contemporary pieces.All seats $35 CALL OUR TICKET CENTRE…

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TheatreOne Presents: Mike Delamont’s GOD IS A SCOTTISH DRAG QUEEN, Part 3

Thu Jan 26th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Join TheatreOne who proudly brings back to the Port Theatre for the 3rd time… Mike Delamont’s God is a Scottish Drag Queen Part 3! ☆☆☆☆☆ "AUDIENCES JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH!" …

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SPOTLIGHT – International Guitar Night

Fri Jan 27th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT IN-THEATRE ~ pre-show chat at 6:45pm in the Harmac Room LIVESTREAM ~ enjoy this Spotlight show online! International Guitar Night’s 23rd…

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AL SIMMONS The Einstein of Entertainers

Sun Jan 29th @ 3:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Vancouver Island Symphony's TD Family Series CONDUCTOR: Scott MacInnes He’s a musician! He’s an inventor! He’s a nut!  The Einstein of entertainers, wizard of one-liners and lightning bolt of lunacy.…

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February 2023

Crimson Coast Dance presents: Traditional Future by Fernando Anuang’a – POSTPONED

Thu Feb 2nd @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Opening with a Snuneymuxw welcome and presentation by Fernando’s residency participants, Traditional Future is a vibrant evening revealing the intensity of a deeply rooted culture and compelling contemporary voice. Traditional…

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DANCE ODYSSEY 2023

Sat Feb 4th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Photo credit: David Cooper After a three year pandemic-induced hiatus, one of the highlights of the dance season returns! Studios from north to south, east to west of Vancouver Island…

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SPOTLIGHT – Red Sky Performance ~ Miigis

Tue Feb 7th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation RED SKY PERFORMANCE ~ MIIGIS Miigis: Underwater Panther is about a monumental journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Red Sky explores the catalysts…

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Vancouver Island Symphony presents VARIATIONS: WINTER SONG

Sat Feb 11th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Pre-concert Talk 6:30 pm |  Concert 7:30 pm Guest Conductor: Cosette Justo Valdés (Artistic Director Candidate) Guest Artist: Marion Newman Mezzo-Soprano Joseph Canteloube:  Chants d’Auvergne (Songs from the Auvergne) Series…

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“Take It To The Limit” The Ultimate Eagles Tribute

Sun Feb 12th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Moon Coin Productions (Producers of ABRA Cadabra and The Rocket Man) Presents “Take It To The Limit” The Ultimate Eagle’s Tribute coming to the Port Theatre in Nanaimo for the…

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ISSAMBA SHOWCASE – Feat. MAMADOU DIABATÉ & PERCUSSION MANIA

Sat Feb 18th @ 8:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Presented by the African & Carribean Cultural Society As part of our Black History Month long celebration in February 2023, internationally acclaimed artiste, Mamadou Diabate with Percussion Mania and Montreal-based…

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RAFFI

Sun Feb 19th @ 2:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Raffi, North America’s preeminent family entertainer, turns 70 this year, and he is marking the occasion with a new album and a series of #belugagrads concerts. Raffi is a singer,…

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SPOTLIGHT ~ Modern Table: Sok-do

Wed Feb 22nd @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Co-Presentation with Korean Cultural Centre Canada Modern Table: Sok-do A Festival of Korean Dance EXCLUSIVE EVENT ~ Only performance on the west coast! Combining traditional…

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Rock.It Boy Entertainment proudly presents LED ZEPAGAIN

Sat Feb 25th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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MOST AUTHENTIC REPRESENTATION OF LED ZEPPELIN IN THE WORLD TODAY! LED ZEPAGAIN is the longest-standing tribute to “the world’s greatest band”, replicating the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience. Jimmy Page says,…

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March 2023

THE COMIC STRIPPERS (19+ ONLY)

Fri Mar 3rd @ 8:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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A parody and improv comedy show The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits. A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLY…

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WALK RIGHT BACK – THE EVERLY BROTHERS STORY

Sat Mar 4th @ 7:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Presented by: Paquette Productions DIRECT FROM THE UK! Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2023 by popular demand. From the producers of the…

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Made in Nanaimo: Celebrating Song and Partnership

Sun Mar 5th @ 3:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Together again! After two years of pandemic darkness, Nanaimo Sings! is thrilled to be able to again offer performance opportunities for its member choirs. Nanaimo Sings!, an umbrella choral organization…

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Frozen In Time

Sat Mar 11th @ 11:00 am
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Shows @ 11am & 2pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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2 shows @ 11am & 2pm Join your two favourite princesses for an afternoon of storytelling and sing along! A perfect family outing that kids of all ages will enjoy.…

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Nanaimo Conservatory of Music presents IAN PARKER Piano Solo Concert

Sun Mar 12th @ 2:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Magnetic, easy-going, and delightfully articulate, Canadian pianist Ian Parker captivates audiences wherever he goes. He has appeared with the philharmonic orchestras of Buffalo, Calgary, Erie, Hamilton, and Louisiana, as well…

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Tim & The Glory Boys – The Home-Town Hoedown Tour

Tue Mar 14th @ 7:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Tim & The Glory Boys are a Canadian gang of backwoods hillbillies with world-class facial hair and infectious on-stage energy. They have toured the world for over a decade and…

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Discovery Series – SHIELD MAIDEN

Thu Mar 16th @ 7:30 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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March 16, 2023 @ 7:30pm A Port Theatre Discovery Series Presentation Includes a post-show chat in the theatre ASL Interpreted Performance photo credit: Jeanette Martin Gabriolan Melanie Teichroeb’s, Shield Maiden,…

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The Legends Show – Tributes to Orbison, Connie Francis, Motown & Elvis

Thu Mar 23rd @ 7:00 pm
The Port Theatre Main Stage, 125 Front Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada
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Paquette Productions presents The Legends Show ONE NIGHT ONLY! “Legends Show” brings you some of North America’s most exciting performers live on stage. Accompanied by the “Rockin’ Royals Band”, this…

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