The Comox Valley is always bustling with opportunities to connect and have fun. From Farmer’s Markets to Poetry Readings at the library, and from music festivals to mountain bike races — here are a few exciting things happening right here in your neighbourhood.

  • Time Well Wasted

    Simms Park Courtenay
    Music

    A 10-piece horn-driven powerhouse band playing rock, R&B, pop and dance music classics, and modern hits. Part of the Simms Concert Series. Free!

  • International Overdose Awareness Day

    Comox Valley Art Gallery
    Community Event

    Everyone is invited to gather at the Comox Valley Art Gallery at 580 Duncan Ave. to honor loved ones lost, call for change, share stories to raise awareness, and support evidence-based overdose prevention strategies. August 31st 2026 marks the 25th annual International Overdose Awareness Day. This year’s theme honors the dedication of those who have...

  • Jazz Jam

    the Mex Pub 1001 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BC, Canada
    Jenn's Picks

    Another jazz jam with great musicians.

  • High Bar Gang

    Regier Theatre
    Jenn's Picks

    With Shari Ulrich and Barney Bentall. Sadly this show is sold out.

  • Fiver & The Fiver Trois, and Ashley Shadow, w/ Marissa Johnson

    Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, bc, Canada
    Music

    A spellbinding double bill of boundary-pushing Canadian indie roots: Fiver & The Fiver Trois and Ashley Shadow bring unforgettable songs, singular voices, and full-band electricity to the Comox Valley. Tickets From Toronto/New Brunswick — country, folk, art-rock, and fearless improvisation FIVER & THE FIVER TROIS with co-headliner from Vancouver — smoky, slow-burning indie folk from...

    $25
  • Elisa Boulanger

    Comox Lake Beach 1100 Comox Lake Road, Cumberland
    Music

    Elise Boulanger completely captivates audiences with her haunting avalanche of a voice. Hailing from Vancouver, the ethereal Boulanger is reminiscent of Kate Bush and Florence and the Machine with her angelic yet raw dramatic artistry. Part of Arts in the Park Concert Series. Free! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4t7yA8jyu6YLrIl7NQ0o

  • Walk in Love Worship Night

    Simms Park Courtenay
    Community Event

    This is not sponsored by any church. It’s for all walks of life to come worship God in one accord. It’s about unity and fellowshipping together. There will be testimonies of how some overcame addiction and homelessness! It’s a DJ event with modern rock and dance Christian music. Special guest singer for a few songs....

  • The Endless (Punk) Summer II

    Masonic Hall
    Music

    An All Ages summer punk extravaganza, part 2!! With a brace of incredible bands! Saturday August 29th, at The Masonic Lodge – Cumberland (2687 Dunsmuir Ave) All Ages – Doors at 600, bands 630-1000 $15 (or PWYC, no one turned away) The Grinning Barretts – Van Isle A fiercely DIY Celtic Punkernaut, delivering their blend...