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About Nanaimo Entertainment Centre

The Nanaimo Entertainment Centre sits at the heart of downtown Nanaimo, a historic cinema-turned-live venue with a rich history of hosting concerts, performances, and community gatherings. Located at 46 Nicol Street, this site has welcomed a range of events over the years and continues to be a focal point for cultural activity in the city. While the venue has undergone redevelopment discussions, the surrounding area remains a hub for transit, dining, and hospitality. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit, secure your seats for events, and make the most of nearby accommodations and dining.

Note: As of 2024–2026, the site is under redevelopment by the Salvation Army for the New Hope Centre at 19 Nicol Street, with plans to repurpose or replace the old venue location. Always check event listings for the exact venue information when you purchase tickets.

Seating for events historically existed in seating charts associated with ticketing for Nanaimo Entertainment Centre events. While total capacity isn’t publicly published, the venue historically offered a configurable arrangement suitable for a variety of performances. If you’re attending, secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process—we’ve got you covered. For travelers, Downtown Nanaimo provides convenient access to parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining. As redevelopment continues, we’ll keep you informed about any changes to event venues in the Nicol Street waterfront area.

For a seamless experience, consider affiliate hotel and dining recommendations in the vicinity to enhance your stay while you enjoy Nanaimo’s cultural offerings.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 46 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4S8 (site formerly Caprice Theatre; later Nanaimo Entertainment Centre).
  • Venue type: historic cinema-turned-live venue; operated as Nanaimo Entertainment Centre before redevelopment began in the 2020s.
  • Capacity (publicly published): not readily published for the Nanaimo Entertainment Centre; seating charts existed for events, but exact total capacity is not widely posted online.
  • Seating chart: seating charts existed for Nanaimo Entertainment Centre events (e.g., seating-map resources for ticketing).
  • Parking: downtown parking with 2-hour metered zones and paid parking; City of Nanaimo parking information applies to the area around Nicol Street.
  • Transit: Downtown Nanaimo Bus Exchange on Front Street serves multiple routes; buses access the Nicol Street area (Front St/Port Dr vicinity).
  • Nearby hotels: Coast Bastion Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo, and Best Western Dorchester Hotel are within walking distance of the waterfront/Port Theatre area.
  • Notable events hosted: Nuu-chah-nulth Youth Gathering (March 2016); An Evening with Jeff Martin (October 2018); Snak the Ripper all-ages show (April 2016).
  • Current status: as of 2024–2026, the site is being redeveloped by the Salvation Army for a New Hope Centre (19 Nicol Street), with plans indicating the old Nanaimo Entertainment Centre site would be repurposed or replaced.