Nanaimo Folk Connection Coffee House Event

10/08/2026

This event may interest many of us! Bob Bossin with his admired long-term British singer/songwriter Daniel Cainer, here in Nanaimo!

UK's Daniel Cainer on tour with Gabriola's own Bob Bossin bring their funny, poignant, brilliantly literate songwriting to Nanaimo.

09/17/2026

Like live Celtic music?
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This phenomenal trio of Celtic musicians features Franco-Ontarian fiddler Pierre Schryer, North American folk dance specialist Danielle Enblom, and European influenced BC guitarist Adam Dobres. This exceptional ensemble performs an eclectic array of musical gems from across the globe including traditional and contemporary tunes in various styles from far reaching places including Ireland, Scotland, Algeria, Brazil, Quebec, USA and more.

The group has earned nominations and diplomas including JUNO, Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, as well as a Diploma in Traditional Irish Music (UCC).

Schryer & Dobres first connected in Victoria, BC through various collaborative festival and recording projects. Minnesota step dancer Danielle Enblom completes the super trio, with her display of old Irish dancing master traditions, along with some flavours of her own Métis and Québécois heritage.

The trio have delighted audiences at national and international festivals from the Pacific to the Atlantic and beyond. Schryer, Enblom & Dobres is a tour de force of versatility, fine musicianship and technical dexterity. Don't miss this show to kick off our concert season!

September 26 at Unitarian Hall
Presented by Harbour City Concerts

For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/schryer-enblom-and-dobres-tickets-1998807673558?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/17/2026

UNITARIAN HALL, 595 TOWNSITE ROAD
SEPTEMBER 18TH 7PM. ILL SAVE YOU A SEAT!

08/29/2026

Our fall coffeehouses are just around the corner! Friday September 18th will feature Andrea and Adam Zonnis, hailing from Victoria. They are two star-struck lovers who wander our planet seeking beauty, connection, and peace. Their songs of hope and joy, blended with a nuanced view of human nature and honest social commentary, take audiences on a whimsical journey through the peaks and valleys of this strange road we call life.
See you there!

08/18/2026

BIG NEWS! Our next event will be in a different venue! Going forward we will be at the Unitarian Hall, 595 Townsite Road, at the corner of Millstone Avenue in Nanaimo! All the washrooms are on the same level, and the music will continue to be awesome!
See you there on Friday, September 18th, 7 p.m.!

05/30/2026

Did you know that the city of Nanaimo has a number of free live folk concerts in their parks this summer? Check out their schedule in the link.
This Wednesday, June 3 | 6-7 pm | Mansfield Park - as part of Go By Bike Week is SHEL PRINCE
Shel is a 4 piece up-beat folk band formed in Nanaimo, BC who mash country, folk, and pop all together with fiddle solos, rippin’ ukulele and harmonies to create ear worm melodies. Keep a lookout for their new EP ‘Shel’, filled with Brandi Carlile epic story telling, Sierra Ferrell flare and Florence and the Machine power. Dancing encouraged.
https://www.nanaimo.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-events/concerts-in-the-park

05/22/2026

Finally! Bijoux du Bayou is coming to Nanaimo on June 19th! Be ready for a fun time! https://www.facebook.com/bijouxdubayou/

04/23/2026

Our May feature!

Looking forward to our gig at the Nanaimo Folk Connection on Friday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church, 2174 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo.

Hope to see you there!

04/17/2026

Virgo Rising will grace Gabriola's Coffee House stage Friday the 24th. Sue Averill, Sharon Hazelwood, Karen Gillmore and Tracy Summers will be the feature act, with old favourites and a few new songs to listen to and sing along with. You decide whether to listen to their harmonies and the meaningful lyrics -or just join in!
Ferry schedules are friendly...
They meet at the top of the ferry hill in the Agi Hall, to the right of the intersection of North and South Roads. Starts at 7 p.m. Refreshments and good company make their events worth the ferry ride.