When

Thursday, December 31, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.

Where

Coast Bastion Hotel · 11 Bastion Street · Nanaimo · British Columbia

Organizer

Nanaimo Pride

Cost

Tickets $50 Increase to $60 after Dec 26

Ages

+19

Access

Sensory Notes: Loud music and dynamic lighting (no strobes or smoke machines); 200 attendees expected. A quieter area is available and you are able to go outside as needed. COVID-19 Considerations: Hand sanitizing stations are available. To support healthy air quality, two professional HEPA-grade air purification systems will be active on site throughout the event. We extend our thanks to Jeff at Modern PureAir Nanaimo for donating these units. Mask wearing is encouraged, and we fully support all attendees who choose to wear one. If you would like us to set aside specific space or tables to help you feel more comfortable, please reach out to us in advance at hello@nanaimopride.ca.

🪩 🏳️‍🌈 Thursday, December 31st – Nanaimo Pride New Years Gala 🥂 ✨ Time & Location: 7:30 PM - 1:00AM at the Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC Tickets: $50 each ($60 after Dec 26th) - ticket includes entry and tapas. EXCLUSIVE HOTEL DEAL: Stay at the Coast Bastion Hotel for just $149! Access the special booking link inside your ticket confirmation email. With only 50 rooms available at this price, on a first-come, first-served basis, be sure to secure your event tickets right away to take advantage of this rate. *Book by December 10, 2026 Overview: (19+) We are officially taking over the Coast Bastion Hotel Ballroom for the biggest, boldest New Year’s Eve bash in town! Get ready for an unforgettable night packed with pure glamour, non-stop dancing and wall-to-wall celebration. 🎧 DJ Trees brings the vibe early to warm up the floor, then returns to carry the party through the countdown and well past the ball drop! 🎸 9:00 PM: Gabriola’s own broadband takes the stage to ignite the dance floor with explosive hits from the ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, and today! Fuel your night with delicious tapas served at 7:30 PM & 10:30 PM and we’ll also be giving away some incredible door prizes. This is a 19+ event with a licensed bar, but no one’s expected to drink to enjoy themselves. There will be plenty of water, non-alcoholic options, and quiet corners to take a break, regroup, or recharge. The Safe Space Crew will be on hand throughout the night to help you feel welcome and supported. What this event is: This is a 19+ indoor pride dance held in a large event room, the ballroom at the Coast Bastion Hotel. It includes a live band and DJ, with open dancing throughout the evening. Sound will be amplified and lighting will be dim with dynamic and colourful decorative lighting, but no strobes. It’s a high-energy environment with lots of movement and music, but there’s space to take breaks and step out if needed. There is a wheelchair-accessible photo booth service on site as well, at no charge. Accessibility: Mobility: Fully wheelchair-accessible venue. Seating: Low tables with chairs throughout the venue. Reserved accessibility seating available upon request. Companion seating is also accommodated. Please email hello@nanaimopride.ca to arrange. Restrooms: Wheelchair accessible washroom. Parking and Transit: Paid parking is available in the connected parkade. Bus stop # 109775, Front St. across from the Port Theater is the closest bus stop. Accessible by routes 1, 20, 20a, 25, 30, 72. Find more transit info here. Other Services: Water and snacks will be available on-site. Coat racks. There is no interpretation or captioning at this event. There is no dedicated sensory support space, however, a quieter area is available. Safe Space Commitment: This event upholds Nanaimo Pride's Safe Space Directive, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment for all attendees. Safe Space Crew will be onsite to provide support if needed. Read the policy here: https://www.nanaimopride.ca/safe-space-policy Questions? Requests? Reach us at hello@nanaimopride.ca