NIGHTLIFE
September 25 @ 7:00 pm at Night Shift on Fifth: The Backstreet Butches are taking you back to the gymnasium dance floor with a Backstreet themed drag show followed by Butch Video Dance! You don’t want to miss these butch boi kings of your wet dreams, inspired by The Backstreet Boys. Dress to channel your inner Y2K icon — low-rise, frosted tips, chain wallets… we want it that way. Come throw it back, scream-sing, and rock your body right with us!
MUSIC
September 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 7:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church: Kamloops Choristers invite newcomers to sing with us to see if our group is a good fit for you. We sing a wide variety of musical styles in four part harmony. You don’t need to read music or audition, we will help you learn your part and have fun doing so. We rehearse Wednesdays for two hours starting at 7pm. Questions?: Call Margaret Brown at 250-372-8693
September 11 @ 7:30 pm at Sagebrush Theatre: Completely Credence Band: A CCR Tribute. Completely Creedence is an authentic tribute to the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, capturing the sound, spirit, and energy of one of rock’s most iconic bands. Fronted by Jamie Robertson and backed by seasoned musicians Murray Atkinson, Lance Lapointe, and Grant Baird, the band delivers faithful renditions of CCR’s timeless hits, with a reputation for professional, high-energy performances.
September 13 @ 6:30 to 8:30 pm at 345 PowWow Trail: 5th Annual Music for the People Cultural Experience! A free night of music, cultural performances, and art showcase. Headlining are The Spiritual Warriors, blending traditional Indigenous music with contemporary roots, rock, and reggae, inspired by the land and life in the coastal mountains of the Lil’wat Nation. Other performers are: Kamloops Symphony and Sage Hills Singers, Drummers and Dancers, and local musician Jesse Jones for an unforgettable collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices. Check out the artisan market on site between 4 and 9 pm, also.
September 16, 2026, 9:00 to 11:00 am at Heritage House, The Kamloops Happy Choristers, a senior’s choir, wish to announce registration for their fall season. No audition is required; first practice will be on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:20 at the same location. Contact Richard at 250-305-8609 for more information.
September 18 @ 6:30 pm at the Sandman Center: Lyle Lovett in Concert. Experience an unforgettable evening with Lyle Lovett, featuring timeless songs, masterful storytelling, and exceptional live musicianship. Enjoy a performance filled with heartfelt melodies, rich vocals, and moments that every music fan will appreciate.
September 25 @ 6:45 pm at TRU Campus Activity Center: The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets! Live show during KamCon 2026! Creators of the Spaceship Zero tabletop RPG will be performing live, along with musical guests Tayos!
COMEDY
September 20 @7:30 pm at Sagebrush Theatre: Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny Tour. Get ready, Kamloops! Comedy superstar Jimmy Carr is bringing his brand-new show, Laughs Funny, to Canada for his biggest national tour ever, 31 cities coast to coast. Known worldwide for his lightning-fast wit, dark one-liners, and unmistakable laugh, Jimmy is known world-wide, selling millions of tickets and streaming to fans everywhere. Following his sold-out 2023 tour, Jimmy returns with his fifth and most ambitious Canadian tour yet
September 27 @ 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Stock Pot Cafe, the Freudian Slips presents: Monthly Improv Comedy Jam. Hang out and play some improv games. You don’t need any experience, and you’ll receive slim to nil lessons, but that’s the fun of it. Bring a good attitude and your sense of humor. Participation not mandatory. Entry by donation
DANCE
September 10 @ 6:30 pm at 1915 Westsyde Road: ‘Thompson Valley Stars’ Square & Round Dance Club in Kamloops starts lessons Thursdays, on Sept. 10, 2026. 6:30 – 8:00 pm at 1915 Westsyde Rd. (access from Yates Rd.). $8 per person or $15 per couple. To register, call 250 376-5636 or email: [email protected] Round dance lessons start on Sept. 21, 2026, 7 – 9:00 pm.
THEATRE
September 12 @ 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm at Paramount Theatre: Mad Max Double Feature! The maximum force of the future strikes the Paramount Theatre with a double ‘Mad Max’ feature as part of our “Road Warriors, Zombies, & the Post-Apocalypse” series, presented by KamCon!
LITERATURE
September 5 @ 1:00 to 2:30 pm at Programming Room at Kamloops Downtown Library: Gail Anderson-Dargatz Book Launch and Writers Talk. Celebrate The Atlas Keeper with TNRL’s 2024 Writer in Residence. Bring your questions about writing and publishing.The novel was released August 25. Grab a copy and come and meet the author!
September 16 @ 6:30 pm at the North Shore Community Centre’s Oak Room, 730 Cottonwood Avenue: Interior Authors Group. Drop in to meet local authors interested in all aspects of writing and related activities. For more information, visit the IAG Kamloops blog-website.
COMMUNITY
September 5 @ 10:15 am to 12:15 pm at MacArthur Island Park: World Suicide Prevention Day. Join us in an event to bring the community together around the topic of suicide, contribute to changing the narrative, reduce the stigma, and provide hope and healing to those impacted by suicide. T-shirts (first 150 attendees), tote bags, resources, activities, and snacks will be provided. Everything at the event is free, and no registration is needed. And the walk is entirely optional. The event will be held in the boat launch area at McArthur Island
September 17 @ 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Center: Kamloops Pop-Up Wedding Dress Sale. Selling only New Wedding Dresses and accessories (veils, belts, tiaras, etc) for the bride. Up to 80% off the MSRP. Over 600+ Designer Wedding Gowns from size 2-28. Sale runs from 3:00pm – 9:00pm with last admittance at 8:00pm. Opportunity Bridal is 100% Canadian owned and operated, proudly serving Canadians from coast to coast.
September 17 @ 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Heritage House: Kamloops Naturalist Club (KNC) regular meeting with guest speaker Tom Beeke, author of the recently published guide book, Birds of Kamloops. Newcomers always welcome to KNC meetings, held the third Thursday of the month at Heritage House.
September 19 @ 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at McDonald Park, KNSBIA presents: Tapestry Festival Multicultural Festival 2026! Tapestry Festival Multicultural Event is a kaleidoscope of cultures! Experience the heart and soul of Kamloops through live performances, tantalizing cuisine, and stunning arts! There will be Pavilions & Vendors in the Multicultural Neighbourhood and a fabulous Around the World Kid Zone! Join us for a day of unity and celebration!
September 25 to 27 at 1055 University Drive: KamCon 2026!! Now in partnership with Arc Dream Publishing. KamCon returns with its usual full slate of other convention activities including dozens of gaming sessions, a variety of shows and panels. Our guests already include: Andrew E Gaska, William Macausland, Douglas Lloyd, Warren Banks, and Toren Atkinson.
September 25 and 26: Children’s Arts Festival – Carnival Craze! Day 1: From 4-6pm on the 25th, head to Kamloops Art Party to enjoy a fun mask-making workshop! Children will make a carnival-inspired cat mask, bringing it to life with playful details and plenty of imagination.Every registered participant will receive FREE cotton candy! Day 2: From 9 am – 4 pm, come to Riverside Park for a day’s worth of interactive art experiences and live entertainment!
SPORTS
September 26 @ 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Kamloops Longboard Park: Longboard Park’s 12th birthday celebrations! Featuring a skill contest on the black run, head-to-head matchups on the blue run, an endurance race of the entire track, and mystery challenges! This event is suitable for all ages and skill levels. From skilled riders to absolute beginners, even to those who want to come and hang out. There will also be mini-games, prizes, and giveaways throughout the day.