The Vault Cafe

The Vault Cafe Cozy cafe, restaurant and music venue in Nanaimo, BC
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THIS WEEKS EVENTS THURSDAYIncredibly thrilled to have legendary cellist LORI GOLDSTON return to the vault. Lori is an ac...
07/15/2026

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

THURSDAY

Incredibly thrilled to have legendary cellist LORI GOLDSTON return to the vault. Lori is an accomplished soloist and prolific collaborator with the likes of Nirvana, David Byrne, Earth and more.
Vancouver's V. VECKER and Nanaimo's Summeramp will also be gracing the stage for your listening pleasure
Gonna be a good one!
830pm start
$20 advanced tickets available at gigpit.ca

FRIDAY

Your evening of all things experimental, noise, and avante garde delights
Featuring DEVILS CLUB(cumberland), BRAXTON GLASS(victoria), GIGASTONE(nanaimo) & DISC VOICES(nanaimo)
8pm
$15 cover PWYC

SATURDAY

Another installment of Songwriters in a Row, with Steve Mitchell, vocalist Susan Morrison Young & Curtis Hunter
Come and see!
6pm start
$15 cover


Our monthly alt drag night! Y2K edition!
With your host Olivia Leads, featuring Vengina, Mistu Mirage, Sovereign Ace, & Angelica Daemon
9pm start
$20 cover ages 13+

See you there xo

🚨 WE ARE HIRING COOKS & DISHWASHERS! 🚨 If you're interested in joining our little crew, come drop off a resume in person...
07/13/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING COOKS & DISHWASHERS! 🚨
If you're interested in joining our little crew, come drop off a resume in person! 💫 we look forward to meeting you 😌

THIS WEEKS EVENTS THURSDAY An evening of exceptional jazz with Ardeshir Pourkeramti on tenor sax, Patrick Kao on guitar,...
07/07/2026

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

THURSDAY

An evening of exceptional jazz with Ardeshir Pourkeramti on tenor sax, Patrick Kao on guitar, Kosma Busheikin on double bass & Graham Villettte on drums and symbols
7pm start
$25 cover

FRIDAY

Old time country, folk, bluegrass & sprituals with Barley Wik & Boneyard Babes
Come and see!
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
$20 cover PWYC

SATURDAY

Amazing night of singer songwriters, synth-folk, synth-pop, and poetic indie to make you smile, cry and dance
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
$15-$20 cover

See you there xo

Announcing 2 nights of DESTROYER at the vault cafe ✨️ Come and see a special solo Destroyer performace with opening acts...
07/05/2026

Announcing 2 nights of DESTROYER at the vault cafe ✨️ Come and see a special solo Destroyer performace with opening acts, HUSH PUP on Wednesday July 22nd & Atticus Mercredi on Thursday July 23rd.
8pm start
$30

Tickets available for advance purchase through gigpit.ca
Will sell out so get your tickets while you can!
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THIS WEEKS EVENTS THURSDAYYes that's right, it's time for your favourite open mic in town. Come on down and play us a so...
06/30/2026

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

THURSDAY

Yes that's right, it's time for your favourite open mic in town. Come on down and play us a song or two 🎶
Sign up at 630pm
Performers at 7pm

FRIDAY

Post punk heat blessing the vault stage with CISTERN (squamish), SMOKE EATERS (van) and our local legendary shredders SHEARING PINX
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
$15 cover

SATURDAY

Join us for a summer edition of Paint & Sip! A fun creative evening with take home canvases
paint, sip, create ☀️
5pm - 7pm
$35 early bird tickets online
$40 at the door


It is JAZZ NIGHT AT THE VAULT CAFE, featuring, THE TRIO: Brock Meades, Jesse Marshall & Tasha Adams
Bring your friends, come for some exceptional jazz and a cocktail or two
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
$15 cover

See you there xo

Hey folks, the cafe will be closed today, sunday June 28th. Sorry for any inconvenience! Xo
06/28/2026

Hey folks, the cafe will be closed today, sunday June 28th. Sorry for any inconvenience! Xo

06/25/2026

Don’t miss .mayhem performing tomorrow night along with and with

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8pm

06/23/2026

Montreal’s performs this Friday along with .mayhem and ✨️

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8pm

THIS WEEKS EVENTS WEDNESDAYJuno award winning guitarist Gord Grdina graces the vault stage once again, with Berlin based...
06/23/2026

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

WEDNESDAY

Juno award winning guitarist Gord Grdina graces the vault stage once again, with Berlin based drummer Christian Lillinger and our very own Waste Management to kick the evening off
Advanced tickets available at gigpit.ca
Doors at 7pm
Show at 8pm
$20 cover

THURSDAY

A curated variety show of comedy, cabaret, and all things delightfully strange, hosted by Miss Patti Savard! With stand up, drag and lots more! Come and see!
730pm
$15 cover

FRIDAY

A dreamy evening with Meggo, & Hanorah bringing a little taste of Montreal to the good old Vault Cafe, both featuring nanaimo's own Max Frazer! Plus KMCMCMVP closing out the night + void djs!
Gonna be a good one! Don't miss!
Advanced tickets available online
Doors at 7pm
Show at 8pm
$15 cover PWYC

SATURDAY

Nanaimo's premier youth string ensemble!
5pm
Donations encouraged :)


Fake Jass presents a special night of experimental noise with Lucas Abela (fka Justice Yeldham) and special guests Greenmist & Schnudlbug
Advanced tickets available at gigpit.ca
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
$20 cover

See you there xo

Special show next wednesday June 24th. Gord Grdina back at the vault, with Christian Lillinger and opening with nanaimo'...
06/18/2026

Special show next wednesday June 24th. Gord Grdina back at the vault, with Christian Lillinger and opening with nanaimo's own Waste Management 🌟
Doors at 7pm, music at 8!
Presale tickets available on gigpit.ca

Address

499 Wallace Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R5B7

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 12am
Thursday 8am - 12am
Friday 8am - 12am
Saturday 9am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17784412950

Website

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