Summer Events
Kamloops International Cup: English Premier League
Summer in Kamloops is full of good vibes and endless possibilities. From outdoor concerts to artisan markets to family friendly festivals, this is the season to soak it all in. Whether you're here to experience vibrant arts and culture, delicious flavours, or live entertainment, there's always something happening.
Kamloopa Powwow
Kim Anderson
Signature Events
JuneNational Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
June 21, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Kamloopa Powwow Arbour
Join in the recognition and celebration of the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis across Canada, right here in Kamloops!
Kamloopa Powwow
June 27 - 29, 2025 | Kamloopa Powwow Arbour
Come celebrate the 44th annual Kamloopa Powwow—a 3-day celebration of vibrant Indigenous culture at the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Arbour. Experience powerful drumming, dancing, stunning regalia, local food, and artisan vendors, with over 500 performers from across North America.
Kamloops Tattoo Show
June 27 - 29, 2025 | Sandman Centre
The Kamloops Tattoo Show makes its debut with 140+ tattoo artists, live music, vendors, and family-friendly fun. From live ink to late-night entertainment, it’s three days of non-stop creativity.
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
June 21, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Kamloopa Powwow Arbour
Join in the recognition and celebration of the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis across Canada, right here in Kamloops!
Kamloopa Powwow
June 27 - 29, 2025 | Kamloopa Powwow Arbour
Come celebrate the 44th annual Kamloopa Powwow—a 3-day celebration of vibrant Indigenous culture at the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Arbour. Experience powerful drumming, dancing, stunning regalia, local food, and artisan vendors, with over 500 performers from across North America.
Kamloops Tattoo Show
June 27 - 29, 2025 | Sandman Centre
The Kamloops Tattoo Show makes its debut with 140+ tattoo artists, live music, vendors, and family-friendly fun. From live ink to late-night entertainment, it’s three days of non-stop creativity.
Kamloops International Buskers Festival
Olsen Imaging
Signature Events
JulyTheatre Under the Trees
July 7 - 26, 2025 | Mondays - Saturdays | Prince Charles Park
Enjoy summer evenings in Prince Charles Park with Project X Theatre’s Theatre Under the Trees, featuring family-friendly performances of Thumbelina and The Emperor’s New Threads.
Twin Rivers Strengthfest 2025
July 12 - 13, 2025 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | Sandman Centre
Witness feats of strength at Twin Rivers Strengthfest, a two-day showcase of powerlifting and strongman competitions, like log lifts and yoke carries.
Kamloops International Buskers Festival
July 24 - 27, 2025 | Riverside Park
Experience four days of free, family-friendly entertainment as street performers from around the world bring music, magic, and acrobatics to Riverside Park.
Theatre Under the Trees
July 7 - 26, 2025 | Mondays - Saturdays | Prince Charles Park
Enjoy summer evenings in Prince Charles Park with Project X Theatre’s Theatre Under the Trees, featuring family-friendly performances of Thumbelina and The Emperor’s New Threads.
Twin Rivers Strengthfest 2025
July 12 - 13, 2025 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | Sandman Centre
Witness feats of strength at Twin Rivers Strengthfest, a two-day showcase of powerlifting and strongman competitions, like log lifts and yoke carries.
Kamloops International Buskers Festival
July 24 - 27, 2025 | Riverside Park
Experience four days of free, family-friendly entertainment as street performers from around the world bring music, magic, and acrobatics to Riverside Park.
Kamloops International Cup
Signature Events
AugustKamloops International Cup: English Premier League
July 27 - August 3, 2025 | 6:30 pm | Hillside Stadium
The Kamloops International Cup returns this summer, featuring Arsenal U21 Women and Nottingham Forest U21 Men in a series of exhibition matches against top Canadian teams. Beyond the games, the event offers youth camps, coaching clinics, and community engagement opportunities.
Hot Nite in the City
August 8 - 9, 2025 | Downtown Kamloops
The 31st annual Hot Nite in the City car show transforms six blocks of Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops with stunning vintage and custom cars, live music, and local vendors.
Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Ribfest
August 8 - 10, 2025 | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm | Riverside Park
Savour award-winning ribs, catch live entertainment, and enjoy the family-friendly fun zone at Western Canada’s largest rib festival, celebrating its final year!
Kamloops International Cup: English Premier League
July 27 - August 3, 2025 | 6:30 pm | Hillside Stadium
The Kamloops International Cup returns this summer, featuring Arsenal U21 Women and Nottingham Forest U21 Men in a series of exhibition matches against top Canadian teams. Beyond the games, the event offers youth camps, coaching clinics, and community engagement opportunities.
Hot Nite in the City
August 8 - 9, 2025 | Downtown Kamloops
The 31st annual Hot Nite in the City car show transforms six blocks of Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops with stunning vintage and custom cars, live music, and local vendors.
Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Ribfest
August 8 - 10, 2025 | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm | Riverside Park
Savour award-winning ribs, catch live entertainment, and enjoy the family-friendly fun zone at Western Canada’s largest rib festival, celebrating its final year!
Secwépemc Museum
Mary Putnam
Arts & Culture
Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park
Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
Discover the rich heritage of the Secwépemc Nation through oral histories, artifacts, and immersive exhibits at the Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park.
Exhibitions at the Kamloops Art Gallery
Daily, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Thursdays, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm | Kamloops Art Gallery
Stop by to view UNFOLDING and STAIRCASES LEADING TO NOWHERE at the Kamloops Art Gallery!
Wide Angle at The Kamloops Museum
Tuesday - Saturday | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm | Kamloops Museum and Archives
Visit the KMA to learn about the landscape of film in Kamloops, and the landscape of Kamloops in film, alongside other permanent exhibits and Kamloops history.
Kamloops Farmers' Market
Johann Vincent
Farmers' & artisan markets
Outdoor Kamloops Farmers' Market
Till Oct 25, 2025 | Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wednesday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm | Downtown Kamloops
The outdoor Kamloops Farmers' Market returns to Downtown Kamloops for another season of local produce, community artisans, home-based businesses, special music, and more!
Ḱwséltkten Farmers & Artisans Market
Till September 28, 2025 | Sundays 8:30 am - 1:30 pm | Excluding long weekends | 520-185 Chief Eli Larue Way
Celebrate community, culture, and creativity at the Ḱwséltkten Farmers & Artisans Market—where local flavours, artisan goods, and fresh finds come together.
Privato Market
Jun 29, Jul 20, & Aug 31, 2025 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm | Privato Vineyard & Winery
Browse local vendors, enjoy live music, and take in the scenic charm of the Privato at this vibrant summer market.
Blackwell Dairy Farmers Market
June 29 & Aug 24, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | July 13, July 27 & August 10, 2025, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Blackwell Dairy Farm
Experience a taste of farm life at Blackwell Dairy’s Farmers’ Market, held every second Sunday, with local vendors, farm store goodies, and open-barn visits to the milking parlour and calf barn.
Night markets
The Lot Friday Night Market
Alternating Fridays till August | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | TRU Lot NT
Kick off your weekend with live music, food trucks, local vendors, and sunset vibes at this lively outdoor market series.
Monte Creek Night Market Series
June 20, July 18, & August 15, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Monte Creek Winery
Sip, shop, and savour a summer evening at Monte Creek, where local vendors, live tunes, and scenic vineyard views make for the perfect night out.
Downtown Night Market
July 26, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Downtown Kamloops
As the sun dips, downtown lights up with a lively night market full of local vendors, patio vibes, late-night shopping, and all-ages fun.
Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Ribfest
Beth Taylor
Festivals
Kamloops International Buskers Festival
July 24 - 27, 2025 | Riverside Park
Experience four days of free, family-friendly entertainment as street performers from around the world bring music, magic, and acrobatics to Riverside Park.
Electric Love Music Festival
August 7 - 10, 2025 | Pritchard
Celebrate 10 years of music, art, and connection at Electric Love—a high-energy, grassroots festival set along the South Thompson River with world-class DJs, immersive stages, and a vibrant community.
Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Ribfest
August 8 - 10, 2025 | 11:00 am to 9:30 pm | Riverside Park
Savour award-winning ribs, catch live entertainment, and enjoy the family-friendly fun zone at Western Canada’s largest rib festival, celebrating its final year!
2025 Dragonboat Festival
August 9, 2025 | Riverside Park
Feel the rush of river racing at the Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival, where teams paddle past bridges, cheers echo from the shore, and Riverside Park transforms into a vibrant paddlers’ village.
NorthPaws Baseball
NorBrock Stadium
Olsen Imaging
Sports Events
BC Ball Hockey Championships
Women's Provincials & Men's Provincials - Division A & Divisions B, C, D
July 4 - 6 & July 11 - 13, 2025 | McArthur Island, Sandman Centre, and Valleyview Arena
Watch top men’s and women’s teams from across B.C. hit the floor in Kamloops this July for a triple-header of provincial ball hockey championships across multiple divisions.
Kamloops International Cup: English Premier League
July 27 - August 3, 2025 | 6:30 pm | Hillside Stadium
The Kamloops International Cup returns this summer, featuring Arsenal U21 Women and Nottingham Forest U21 Men in a series of exhibition matches against top Canadian teams. Beyond the games, the event offers youth camps, coaching clinics, and community engagement opportunities.
NorthPaws Baseball
Till August, 2025 | 6:35 pm & 12:00 pm Sundays | NorBrock Stadium
Catch the Kamloops NorthPaws in action at Norbrock Stadium this summer for West Coast League baseball! Snap a pic with mascot Homer, enjoy classic ballpark snacks, and take in the Kamloops views while you cheer them on!
More summer events
Music in the Park
July 1 - August 31, 2025 | Daily | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Riverside Park
Soak up summer evenings with Music in the Park, Kamloops’ signature concert series featuring free live performances every night in July and August.
Canada Day & Art in the Park
July 1, 2025 | Riverside Park
Celebrate Canada Day at Riverside Park with a full day of multicultural performances, local art, family fun, and the return of fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Overlanders Day
July 20, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Brocklehurst Park
Celebrate a decade of community spirit at Overlanders Day with live music, cultural performances, food trucks, family games, and over 90 local vendors.
Sunday Sessions at Privato Winery
Sundays till Sept 21, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Privato Vineyard & Winery
Relax with a glass of wine or cider while enjoying the sweet sounds of Privato’s local entertainers. Bring the whole family, including your leashed pup, and savour a variety of picnic fare perfectly paired with your drinks.
Plan your trip
See where summer takes you.
