Latest Events in Nanaimo(June Updated)

Experience the magic as The Barra MacNeils, one of Canada’s most beloved Celtic groups, celebrates 40 years of touring! Experience the magic as The Barra MacNeils, one of Canada’s most beloved Celtic groups, celebrates 40 years of touring! Fresh from their 25th anniversary tour performing their beloved Christmas show coast to coast, the multi-award winners return to Vancouver Island for the first time in 16 years to perform and present an intimate journey of their own stories and music of their own timeless tunes—from fan favourites to hidden gems that may have been forgotten. More than a concert, this is a heartfelt reflection of a life in music shared with fans old and new who make it all possible. For four decades, the Cape Breton-based family group has been thrilling audiences of all ages, near and far with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship. Widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world and hailing from Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture, dance, language and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal. The Barra MacNeils have released no less than 17 albums and have been touring the nation, coast to coast, with their beloved Christmas show for 25 years! The Barra MacNeils live concert experience brings so much more to the stage than most live acts ever can. Multiple lead vocalists, beautiful sibling harmonies, top drawer instrumental prowess on a wide variety of acoustic, stringed, percussion and wind instruments blended with dancing, storytelling, Gaelic songs and a journey through an old culture; it is family entertainment at its highest level. Presented by Celtic Performing Arts and Knox United Church. For word of other CeltFest 2026 events with the Barra MacNeils and other world class Celtic acts, go to www.celticperformingarts.com . Information Source: Knox Presents...@Knox United Church | eventbrite

THE B34ST FROM PUERTO VALLARTA FOR THE FIRT TIME AT THE OLD STATION PUB!!! COME AND HAVE AN AMAZING POWERFUL ROCK NIGHT!! Information Source: Wario Hernández | eventbrite

Music @ The Museum presents: Krystle Dos Santos Bring your lawn chair. Shade provided in our beautiful outdoor courtyard. Show Day: Gates open 5pm Show 6pm to 8pm Hot dogs, beer & wine + non-alcoholic options on site (cash & card) About: Music at the Museum is pleased to present Motown, featuring acclaimed Canadian soul artist Krystle Dos Santos! Join us in the Museum’s intimate outdoor garden this July for a high-energy tribute to the timeless sound of Motown. From infectious dance hits to heartfelt ballads, Krystle and her live band deliver the groove, spirit, and soul that made Motown a global phenomenon. Krystle Dos Santos is a 2x Western Canadian award winning singer/songwriter and performer. Her award winning self titled album was released in 2008, followed by Fame Fatale in 2011. BLOOM|BURN, her 3rd studio release, awarded her the WCMA for R&B artist of the year in 2020. From singing on stage with Stevie Wonder and Michael Buble to theatre performances on stages all around North America, Dos Santos brings her eclectic style, powerful vocal prowess and magnetic charm to every performance she delivers. Catch her sharing the story of Canadian civil rights icon Viola Desmond in her original co-creation, Hey Viola!, or with her new country/rock project Orchard Sky in venues across our beautiful country. https://www.krystledossantos.com/ Sign up for our enewsletter, never miss an event or activity: parksvillemuseum.com Information Source: Parksville Museum | eventbrite

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