Sunk City is a 3-day music festival that takes place every May long weekend in Downtown Nanaimo. The aim is to keep art interesting, to celebrate and utilize the remaining shared gathering places, and to bring underground music to the forefront. Sunk City Festival is a showcase of the immense local talent that Nanaimo community has to offer.

Food, beverages and band merch are available for purchase on-site.
– This event takes place at multiple venues in 2025
– Kids (12 and under) get in for free
– No on-site camping

Sunk City Festival takes place on the unceded lands of the Snuneymuxw Nation.