NIGHTLIFE
September 5–27 @ various venues: 4th Annual Kamloops Pub Star Karaoke Contest — Preliminary Rounds & Finale. Prelims: Sept 5 @ 8:00 pm at The Office Pub & Grill; Sept 6 @ 8:00 pm at Pogue Mahone; Sept 12 @ 8:00 pm at Central Station Pub; Sept 13 @ 8:00 pm at Bright Eye Brewing; Sept 18 @ 7:00 pm at Rock’n Firkin; Sept 19 @ 8:00 pm at The Office Pub & Grill. ANd the Grand Finale: Sept 27 @ 8:00 pm at Pogue Mahone.
September 5, 12, 19, 20, 26 @ 8:30 pm at The Blue Grotto: Live Music, pool tables, and one of the best dance floors in town. $10 cover. Check their socials for details.
MUSIC
September 10 @ 7:30 pm at Sagebrush Theatre: Music of the Night — The Concert Tour. A soaring tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest hits, including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd, and more! Tickets at Kamloops Live Box Office
September 11 @ 7:00 pm at Sandman Centre: Bryan Adams with special guests The Sheepdogs. Canadian rock heavyweights light up the arena with Bryan Adams’ “Roll with the Punches” Tour. Tickets at Ticketmaster.
September 20 @ 7:30 pm at Kamview Brewing Co.: Chamber Musicians of Kamloops — “Jo & Sue.” Classical-meets-contemporary repertoire in an intimate taproom setting.
September 21 @ 7:00 pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street: Kamloops Social Club presents Orange Band with Bob King. A dance-friendly mix of pop and country; $15 at the door.
September 25 @ 7:30 pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (6th & Douglas): CMK presents Mozart/Montgomery/Brahms. The Sycamore String Quartet with pianist Paul Dykstra plays Brahms’ Piano Quintet, a vibrant Jessie Montgomery work, and Mozart’s “Dissonance” Quartet.
September 25 @ 7:00 pm at The Rex Theatre: Candlelight: Best of Hans Zimmer. Iconic film scores performed live by candlelight.
September 27 @ 7:30 pm at Sagebrush Theatre: Kamloops Symphony: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Returns. The award-winning pianist comes home for a dazzling season opener. Tickets at Kamloops Live Box Office.
COMEDY
September 13 @ 8:00 pm at The Blue Grotto: Dino Archie – The Low Road Comedy Tour. A club-level, high-laughs Saturday special; limited seating.
September 20 @ 8:00 pm at The Effie Arts Collective: Patrick Maliha Live in Kamloops. Rapid-fire punchlines in an intimate room; arrive early for seats.
September 24 @ 7:30 pm at The Effie Arts Collective: Comedy Open Mic Night. Fresh voices and surprise vets share the stage; sign up on site.
DANCE
September 27 @ 2:00 pm at Let’s Move Studio: Social Dance. A one-off workshop to sharpen your social-floor skills.
ART
September 5–26 @ 10:00 am at Kamloops Arts Council Vault Gallery: The Land of Fire and Ice — Claire Burnham. Paintings inspired by Iceland’s raw earth, from blue icebergs and ancient glaciers to lichen fields and fresh volcanic rock. Gallery hours Tue to Sat, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Sun–Mon and holidays). Artist reception September 6, 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
September 5–26 @ 10:00 am at Kamloops Arts Council Alcove & Hallway Gallery: Brushes and Pencils Sorority — Donna Barker, Kelsey Young, Danielle O’Neill, Lauren O’Neill. Four artists, four voices using graphite, oil, coloured pencil, acrylic, and photography. Gallery hours Tue–Sat, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Sun–Mon and holidays). Artist reception September 13, 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
September 5–26 @ Kamloops Courthouse Art Gallery: The West is Still Alive. Cowboy, Cattle & Cowponies. Opening reception Saturday, September 6.
LITERATURE
September 19 @ 6:30 pm at Kamloops Museum & Archives: Historic Book Club (with TNRL). Explore the month’s theme with curators and librarians. All readers welcome.
September 20 @ 2:00 pm at Downtown Kamloops Library: Saturday Book Club. A relaxed group for lively discussion — free with registration.
September 23 @ 7:30 pm at Sagebrush Theatre: Shane Koyczan. Iconic spoken-word artist brings heart-punch poetry and storytelling to the big stage.
September 26 @ 6:00 pm at Old Federal Studios: Impromptu Book Festival — Opening Night. Author readings, conversations, and community in a pop-up lit fest.
COMMUNITY
September 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 8:30 am at 200-block St. Paul Street: Kamloops Farmers’ Market. Peak-season produce, artisan baking, and live buskers at the city’s classic market.
September 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 8:30 am at 400-block Victoria Street: Midweek Farmers’ Market. Weekday veggies, fruit, and crafts right downtown.
September 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 9:00 am at 520-185 Chief Eli LaRue Way: K̓wséltkten Farmers’ & Artisans Market. Indigenous-led market with makers, food, and cultural programming.
September 5–19 @ TRU Campus (CFBX 92.5 FM): CFBX Fall Volunteer Drive. CFBX is an entirely volunteer-run and programmed radio station and is always looking for energetic and creative volunteers to help out on air and off air. Volunteers do not need to be TRU students to get involved
September 6 @ 10:30 am at Kamloops Farmers’ Market 200-block St. Paul Street: Kamloops Tomato Festival Opening Day — Tomatoes & Friends Parade + Public Competition & Selfie Station. Parade starts off at 10:30 am; come enter your biggest, most colourful, most unusual, or largest-cluster tomatoes and of course, snap a selfie at the selfie station!
September 13 @ Kamloops Farmers’ Market 200-block St. Paul Street: Tomato Tasting & People’s Choice + Seed Cleaning. Sample tomatoes grown by KFM farmers and vote for the best tasting at the market; join Seed Cleaning with Farm Folk City Folk and the Mount Paul Community Food Centre on the North Shore.
September 13 @ 11:00 am at McDonald Park: Tapestry Festival. Step into the Multicultural Neighbourhood at the Tapestry Festival, where cultures from around the globe come alive! Experience vibrant music, traditional dances, stunning art, and engaging displays that celebrate the diverse communities that call Kamloops home.
September 12 to early December: KALS Fall Courses & Tours. Low-cost, non-credit learning for adults 18+ with 40+ options — classes, field trips, and tours. Online registration opens August 28 and continues into the fall. Check out their website for details.
September 16 @ 10:00 am at Hills of Peace Lutheran Church (695 Robson Drive): Municipal Pension Retirees Association (MPRA) Meeting. Guest speaker Lisa Hanson (Bélair Direct Insurance) plus an MPRA pension and benefits update.
September 19 to 22 @ Circle Creek Ranch: Kamloops Provincial Winter Fair. 4-H shows, livestock, ag demos, and a live auction. Come and check out this harvest-season tradition.
September 19 to October 12: Culture Days. Free arts and culture pop-ups across Kamloops. Explore workshops, tours, and performances. Check out the City of Kamloops website for details on how to participate.
September 20 @ 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Riverside Park (meet at the Rose Garden): Draw the Line Climate March — Kamloops Seniors for Climate Action. Community march raising awareness of the climate crisis and connecting neighbours. Come and meet organizers at the Farmers’ Market on September 6.
September 20 @ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Riverside Park: Kamloops Children’s Arts Festival’s “Fun in the Cosmos.” Free, family-friendly activities and performances designed for children up to 12, but open to everyone. Workshops, storytelling, magic, and local groups. Bonus: September 19 @ 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Kamloops Art Party — Children’s Art Workshop.
September 27 @ 1:00 pm at Kamloops Art Gallery: Family Art Saturday – Culture Days Edition. Free drop-in studio activities and mini-tours inspired by current exhibitions.
BUSINESS
September 17 @ 8:00 am at The Rex Theatre: Mug’n Muffin with Tourism Kamloops Industry Meetup. Coffee, updates, and collaboration for the visitor economy.
September 17 @ 10:00 am at 418 St. Paul Street: AI Agent Advantage (Workshop). Practical tools and demos for business owners adopting AI workflows.
SPORTS
September 3, 5, 12, 20 @ 7:00 pm at Sandman Centre: Kamloops Blazers on home ice. Get into the groove for the 2025/2026 season with some early look games and a full kickoff to the season. Come and cheer on the local team!
September 7, 14, and 21 at Hillside Stadium: Kamloops Broncos Come check out our local football team under the lights as they play towards the playoffs.
WELLNESS
September 6 @ 10:00 am at TRU Campus: World Suicide Prevention Day Walk “Changing the Narrative.” A supportive community walk to raise awareness and connection, and to break the stigmas of talking about suicide and prevention.
September 6 & 9 Taoist Tai Chi® Open House. Sept 6, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at 915 Southill Street; Sept 9, 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Heritage House, Riverside Park. Introductory sessions begin September 27.
September 13 @ 10:00 am at Pear Bloom Farm – Secret Garden: Bloom Within — Floral + Sound Bath. A restorative morning among blooms with a guided sound bath.
September 21 @ 6:00 pm at 220 3rd Ave #102: Evening Sound Journey. A 1-hour crystal-bowl session for calm and reset; limited spots.
September 27 @ all day, city-wide: Fall GoByBike Week (Sept 27–Oct 3). Ride to celebration stations, log miles, win prizes while you commute or cruise for wellness.
September 30 @ 5:00 pm at Riverside Park: Community Wellness Walk. Friendly riverfront walk, come and join in for the fresh air, conversation, and steps toward balance.