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The Vancouver Island events calendar.

Markets, festivals, live music and community events across all nine Island regions — every one verified with its organizer before it’s published.

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January 2026

January 3, 2026 to December 31, 2026, Saturdays, year-round

Cowichan Valley Markets

Duncan Farmers' Market

More than 100 vendors fill downtown Duncan's market square every Saturday — farm produce, eggs, cheese, meat and seafood, baked goods, local artisans and food trucks — at one of BC's oldest and largest farmers' markets, running year-round.

City Square, Craig Street, Downtown Duncan

October 2026

October 15, 2026

Nanaimo Workshops

On now

Belt Making Workshop

Learn the basics of leatherwork and craft your own belt.

Nanaimo

October 15, 2026

Nanaimo Live Music

On now

FIONN

FIONN with special guest Nicky Mackenzie

Nanaimo