Nanaimo has released the schedule for this year’s Concerts in the Park series.
The city said 16 artists will perform in 14 free concerts at parks across Nanaimo throughout the spring and summer.
“The 2026 lineup highlights a diverse range of musical genres, including blues, bluegrass, folk, reggae, ska, hip hop, rap, pop and country rock,” the city said in a news release. “Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket and dress appropriately for the weather.”
The city said the 2026 series will also include three lunchtime concerts from 1 to 2 p.m. for the first time.
Concerts in the Park schedule
April 22, 6 to 7 p.m., Westwood Lake Park: Terry Boyle (roots/blues), as part of Earth Day
May 15, 6 to 7 p.m., Maffeo Sutton Park: Murfitt and Main (bluegrass banjo), as part of Food Truck Friday
June 3, 6 to 7 p.m., Mansfield Park: Shel Prince (folk), as part of Go by Bike Week
June 10, 1 to 2 p.m., Maffeo Sutton Park: Jared Popma and Band (folk)
June 17, 6 to 7 p.m., Kin Park: Donny Boyd and Fine Company (rock)
June 26, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Maffeo Sutton Park: Chris Noel and the Burning House (roots/blues), as part of the summer soccer viewing party
June 26, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., Maffeo Sutton Park: New Road Echo (country rock), as part of the summer soccer viewing party
July 8, 1 to 2 p.m., Mansfield Park: Glen and Maggy (folk)
July 17, 6 to 7 p.m., Bowen Park Amphitheatre: Mad Riddim featuring Janelle Reid (reggae/ska)
July 22, 6 to 7 p.m., Deverill Square Park: Tangible Two (hip hop/rap), as part of Snuneymuxw Days
July 31, 6 to 7 p.m., Daynes Park: Mansfield (folk)
Aug. 7, 1 to 2 p.m., Bowen Park Amphitheatre: Paul Gelman (rock)
Aug. 12, 6 to 7 p.m., McGregor Park: Jordan Reems (pop)
Aug. 21, 6 to 7 p.m., Maffeo Sutton Park: Tropic Mayhem (pop), as part of Food Truck Friday
Aug. 21, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., Maffeo Sutton Park: Mark Crissinger (roots/blues), as part of Food Truck Friday
Aug. 27, 6 to 7 p.m., Westwood Lake Park: Tides (R&B/soul), as part of End of Summer Splash
More details on each performance are available on the city’s website, along with a printable schedule.
