Concerts in the Park

2026 Concerts in the Park Application

Please note that submissions will be received for the 2026 season from January 2 to February 8, 2026.

We are looking for talented musicians to perform during Concerts in the Park 2026! Preference will be given to local Nanaimo artists, but we welcome submissions from all regions.

What we’re looking for:

A mix of genres – folk, rock, jazz, pop, indie, country, classical… surprise us!
Musicians of all ages and styles – from fresh faces to seasoned pros
Solo acts, duos, full bands – everyone’s welcome!

Information for 2026:

Concerts in the Park will be hosted between May and August 2026, however we often look at applicants from this list for other Parks, Recreation and Culture Special Events or performance opportunities.
Performer(s) are required to supply all necessary equipment to complete the performance. Parks, Recreation and Culture can supply power, an extension cord and tent if needed.
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Kindly provide links to media sites for review of your music. Please note that Cloud Drive links cannot be accessed by our staff.
Should you or your group be selected, individuals engaged in City of Nanaimo Special Event programs are asked to commit to the City’s Policy C4.2 Equity and Inclusivity.

Please confirm you have read and understand the information provided above.

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2026 APPLICATION:

Main Contact Info

Main Contact Name:

Main Contact's Pronouns:

Email:

Phone Number:

Alt Phone Number:

Mailing Address:

City:

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Where is the band/performer based?

Performance Info

Performer/Group Name:

Main Musical Genre:

Describe your sound:

Brief Bio:

Availability

Please indiciate your availability (check all that apply):

Weekday Evenings

Weekday Daytime

Weekend Evenings

Weekend Daytime

Performance Group Size

Our 2026 fee structure is based on the number of performers in your group. Please let us know if you have flexibility in group size, as some performance locations are better suited for smaller or larger ensembles. Indicating your options will help us match you with the most appropriate venue.

Group size:

Amplification/Power

Performer(s) are required to supply all necessary equipment to complete the performance. Parks, Recreation and Culture can supply power and an extension cord if needed. Please select an option below to indicate your power requirements:

Do you require a power source for your performance?

Accessibility

Please let us know about any accessibility needs for anyone in your group:

Websites, Social Media and Music/Performance Samples

Please provide links to samples of your music/performances. At least one link is required. More than one is preferrable but optional.

PLEASE NOTE:

Cloud Drive links (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) cannot be accessed by our staff.
When copying your link from online platforms, please use the platform's "Share" link and copy the provided shortened URL as opposed to the address that shows in your web browser's address box.

Official Band Website (if applicable):

If your band has a dedicated website, enter it here. Social Media, performance, and audio samples can be shared below.

Featured Social Media Page:

Performance Video Link 1:

Performance Video Link 2:

Audio Link:

Additional Link:

Additional Information

Do you have other requests, questions, or info to add?

Ready to Submit

Thank you! Please click the button below to submit your application. Please note that only the selected acts/groups will be contacted.

If you have any further questions or comments, please reach out to cultureandevents@nanaimo.ca

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Last updated: January 2, 2026

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