Category: Entertainment
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Kamloops Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday tradition promises warmth, unity, and a live performance of a beloved animated classic. Photo by Allen DouglasChristmas with the KSO returns with over 120 performers
The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra’s most cherished seasonal tradition, Christmas with the KSO, returns to Sagebrush Theatre on Dec. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., offering a celebration that blends musical nostalgia, community connection, and festive cheer. With carol sing-alongs, holiday favourites, and a sweeping program led by conductor Daniel Black, this year’s edition brings together…
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Photo by Kristina EricksonSecond parade and market for Kamloops Krampus
Kamloops Krampus started almost two years ago on my best friend’s back porch. Sparked from an idea to fill a need for something out of the ordinary, the first annual Kamloops Krampus Parade and Market saw hundreds of people come on out to the park to watch and join in with dozens of costumed Krampus…
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Dec. 2025 Events round-up
NIGHTLIFE December 6 @ 7:30 pm at The Effie Arts Collective: Brass Camel Live with Special Guests The Houses (Where We Grew Up). Vancouver prog-funk rockers Brass Camel return to Kamloops with a high-energy set, joined by local favourites The Houses. Doors at 7:00 pm, minors welcome with an adult. Expect big riffs, tight grooves,…
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Some of the many cast members in the upcoming Kamloops Players’ production including, from left, Marion Dover, Dave Marklinger, Etella Keenan, Fiona Fache, and Val Laughlin. Photo by Dan OndangA Curious Incident hits the local stage
Produced by Kamloops Players and directed by Jay Goddard with a cast of 12, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time takes to the Pavilion Stage in early November. Adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s award-winning novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows Christopher Boone, a teenager with…
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Nov. 2025 Events round-up
NIGHTLIFE November 22 @ 6:30 and 9:00 pm at The Effie Arts Collective: Draglesque: A Night at the Rode-ho!. A boot-stomping, glitter-filled fusion of drag, burlesque, and western sass. Expect rhinestoned cowpokes, quick-change comedy, and powerhouse vocals. Come for the early or the late show – grab tickets early and come ready to cheer. November…
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Photo provided by Shay PaulStínesten Gallery Opens as a Gathering Place for Artists and Community
Stínesten Gallery, an Indigenous-owned and operated community art space dedicated to supporting underrepresented Indigenous artists, is officially opening its doors on Oct. 24, 2025, at 140 Laburnum Street on Kamloops’ North Shore. The new space aims to become a welcoming hub for creativity, collaboration, and cultural resurgence while giving local artists the opportunity to showcase…
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Sirocco Project Set to Fill Kamloops Museum with Global Rhythms
Percussionist Lance Yamada and guitarist Brad Melnyk share stories and rhythms in an evening of world music The Kamloops Museum and Archives will host an afternoon of international sound and storytelling when the Sirocco Project takes the stage on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. The duo, percussionist Lance Yamada and guitarist Brad…
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Oct. 2025 Events round-up
Nightlife October 26 @ 9:00 pm at The Night Shift on 5th: Halloween Fright Night! Costumes, DJs, lighting FX, and a packed dance floor at Kamloops’ 625-capacity downtown club. Expect contests and a high-energy crowd; arrive early to beat the line. 19+ with government ID. October 31 @ 8:00 pm at The Blue Grotto: Halloween…
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Photo by Frank LucaBrewLoops Craft Beverage and Music Festival celebrates 10 years in Kamloops
The BrewLoops Craft Beverage & Music Festival returns to Kamloops for its 10th year, promising two days of music, craft drinks, food, and community spirit. Held in the heart of Kamloops on Oct. 3 and 4, the festival continues to thrive as a grassroots celebration, operated entirely by volunteers through the BrewLoops Cultural Development Society,…
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Club Current is ethical, inclusive, and a whole lot of fun
When Krstyal Thompson first joked about taking over the old Sandbar Restaurant, she never expected it would actually become reality. Yet a week later, she was still thinking about it, and before she knew it, the ball was in motion to get the doors open to what is now Club Current. “How often in life…