# Pacific Contact

- Dates: 1 October 2026 to 4 October 2026
- Location: Port Theatre, Nanaimo, Canada
- Organiser: BC Live Performance Network
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

Pacific Contact is British Columbia's annual performing arts showcase conference. It features multidisciplinary performances, workshops, and networking opportunities. The conference is for presenters, artists, and agents.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://bclive.ca/pacific-contact-2026/)
- [Registration](https://bclive.ca/pacific-contact-2026/register/)
- [Agenda](https://bclive.ca/pacific-contact-2026/schedule/)

## Topics

- Arts & Crafts

## Sponsors and partners

- The Port Theatre
- Tourism Nanaimo
- City of Nanaimo

## Where to stay

- **Painted Turtle Guesthouse**: hostel, 200 m from the venue, 121 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, V9R 3A2
  - [Hotel website](http://www.paintedturtle.ca)
  - Phone: +1-250-753-4432
- **Best Western Dorchester Hotel**: 290 m from the venue, 70 Church Street, Nanaimo, V9R 5H9
  - [Hotel website](https://dorchesternanaimo.com/)
  - Phone: +1-250-754-6835
- **The Coast Bastion Inn**: 290 m from the venue, 11 Bastion Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-bastion-hotel)
  - Phone: +1-250-753-6601
- **Courtyard by Marriott**: 370 m from the venue, 100 Gordon Street
- **The Quality Inn**: motel, 420 m from the venue, 440 Selby Street, V9R2R7
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/en-ca/british-columbia/nanaimo/quality-inn-hotels/cnb20)
  - Phone: +1 844-895-5296
- **Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo**: 820 m from the venue, 96 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/nanaimo-british-columbia/travelodge-nanaimo/overview)
  - Phone: +1-250-754-6355
- **Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo**: 1.2 km from the venue, 315 Rosehill Street, Nanaimo
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/nanaimo-british-columbia/ramada-nanaimo/overview)
  - Phone: +1-250-716-2009
- **Port-O-Call Inn & Suites**: 1.4 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://portocallnanaimo.com/)
  - Phone: +1-250-753-3421

## What people are saying

- [Pacific Contact 2026 - BC Live Performance Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeq-DoqH4E0)
- [Pacific Contact (War Thunder Short Cinematic)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzuQgnfxAXU)
  - I am still new to making cinematics so any advice/criticism would be greatly appreciated! My TikTok: hulking115Kevvy's TikTok: kev.aviationSong: When They Co...

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