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Live Music on Vancouver Island.
Live Music across all nine Island regions — every one verified with its organizer before it’s published.
Every upcoming live music we’ve verified across Vancouver Island, from Victoria to the North Island — 13 on the calendar right now. Each one is confirmed with its organizer and links through to the official page. Filter by region or pick a date below.
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October 2026
October 17, 2026
Nanaimo Live Music
Vancouver Island Symphony: Arabian Nights
The Vancouver Island Symphony opens its 32nd season with Arabian Nights, a full orchestral concert at Nanaimo's Port Theatre on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Tickets are sold individually or by season subscription.
October 24, 2026
Pacific Rim Live Music
The Remarkable Beach Boys Tribute...Let's Go Surfin'!
Experience BACKBEAT’s Let’s Go Surfin’!—the world’s top Beach Boys tribute! Dazzling harmonies, pulsing surfboards, and iconic hits. Sat, Oct 24 at ADSS Theatre. All ages!
November 2026
November 3, 2026
Nanaimo Live Music
An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St. Andrew's United Church, Nanaimo
Award-winning folk, rock, blues, country and roots with harmonies, soprano saxophone, storytelling and humour.
November 4, 2026
Campbell River Live Music
An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - Thunderbird Hall, Campbell River
Award-winning folk, rock, blues, country and roots with harmonies, soprano saxophone, storytelling and humour.
November 5, 2026
Pacific Rim Live Music
An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - Trinity Anglican + Lutheran Church, Port Alberni
Award-winning folk, rock, blues, country and roots with harmonies, soprano saxophone, storytelling and humour.
November 6, 2026
Greater Victoria Live Music
Got Stones! — A Night of Rolling Stones
A high-energy Rolling Stones tribute recreating the band's 1989 Steel Wheels era, live at the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria on November 6, 2026.
November 7, 2026
Cowichan Valley Live Music
An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - Vimy Community Hall, Duncan
Award-winning folk, rock, blues, country and roots with harmonies, soprano saxophone, storytelling and humour.
November 8, 2026
Greater Victoria Live Music
An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - Sooke Community Theatre @ EMCS, Sooke
Award-winning folk, rock, blues, country and roots with harmonies, soprano saxophone, storytelling and humour.
November 9, 2026
Greater Victoria Live Music
An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - Langham Court Theatre, Victoria
Award-winning folk, rock, blues, country and roots with harmonies, soprano saxophone, storytelling and humour.
November 10, 2026
Gulf Islands Live Music
An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - Mahon Hall, Salt Spring Island
Award-winning folk, rock, blues, country and roots with harmonies, soprano saxophone, storytelling and humour.
November 17, 2026
Nanaimo Live Music
Crash Test Dummies: Jingle All the Way
Juno-winning Canadian band Crash Test Dummies bring their Jingle All the Way tour - 1990s hits plus seasonal favourites - to Nanaimo's Port Theatre on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, with opener Logan Richard.
November 21, 2026
Cowichan Valley Live Music
Got Stones! — A Night of Rolling Stones
A Rolling Stones tribute celebrating the band's Steel Wheels era, live at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre in Duncan on November 21, 2026.