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Posts tagged Backyard Fest

The Backyard is back: With renovations almost complete it opens its doors to Nanaimo once again

The Backyard is back: With renovations almost complete it opens its doors to Nanaimo once again

With summer right around the corner, the annual Nanaimo music festival is back with a fresh new paintjob after adapting to challenges faced in 2024.

NanaimoLuis ZablahMay 13, 2026Nanaimo, Sunk City, Backyard Fest, Music, Festival

No backyard, no problem: Backyard Fest keeps the local music scene alive with new Sunk City music festival

No backyard, no problem: Backyard Fest keeps the local music scene alive with new Sunk City music festival

A beloved downtown Nanaimo music festival is reimagining Backyard Fest after almost being cancelled last year.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 8, 2025Backyard Fest, Music, Nanaimo

Backyard Fest plays on

Backyard Fest plays on

A beloved downtown music festival is once again kicking off this long weekend after almost being cancelled.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 15, 2024Nanaimo, Backyard Fest, Arts and CUlture, Downtown