NIGHTLIFE
July 8 @ 7:00 pm at Bright Eye Brewing, Rebellious Unicorns Events presents: Ella’s Naughty Bingo. Head out for a riotous evening of drag, daubers, and deliciously inappropriate prizes at Naughty Drag Bingo! With Ella Lamoureux at the mic, expect Debauchery, cheek, and a few questionable life choices.
July 30 @ 7:00 pm at Night Shift on Fifth: Juicy Love Dion! After snatching the reunion Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown and being crowned the Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses, Juicy is bringing the energy, the glamour, and the chaos in the BEST possible way. Hosted by the iconic Khalora Form and featuring fierce local and regional drag talent at every stop
MUSIC
July 1 to Aug 31 @ 7 to 8:30 pm at Riverside Park Bandshell: Music in the Park. The summer concert season brings a variety of blues, rock, classics, country, tribute bands, and more that will appeal to the whole family. For the 2026 season, six performance times between July 1 and July 11 will be shifted slightly earlier or later to accommodate daily Riverside Park Watch Parties–live match viewings of all 104 FIFA World Cup™ games, which will be shown on a large screen at the Rotary Bandshell
July 6 @ 7:00 pm at Sagebrush Theatre, BMR Entertainment and Kamloops L!ve Box Office present: Gowan Strange Animal 40th Anniversary Tour. Gowan is a multi-talented Vocalist and performer known for his Electrifying live shows with STYX and Solo career spanning over five decades, check Kamloops Live for ticket information.
July 31 @ 7:00 pm at Night Shift on Fifth: 94FATSO Club Tour 2026. Miami Florida’s own upcoming sensation 94Fatso is performing live with Two Young & more! Don’t miss out! 94Fatso (also known as YFG Fatso or Fatso Ninefour) is an emerging, independent hip-hop artist from Miami, Florida. Known for his signature blend of melodic flows and raw, storytelling-driven lyrics, he has built a rapidly growing fanbase with popular tracks like “ClubSong,” “Black N Mild,” and “2AM”.19+Event
August 6 to 9 at Meadows of Cel7wet Festival Grounds in Pritchard: Electric Love Music Festival. This four-day and three-night electronic music festival celebrates music, art, connection, and so much dancing! If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, get on it, they’re going fast. The Low-Income Access Program is open for a limited number of reduced-price packages. Info on their website.
DANCE
July 19 @ 7 to 10 pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola, The Kamloops Social Club is hosting a dance with Jerry De Souza! His music is a mix of pop, light rock and a bit of light country from 60’s and 70’s. Admission $15 at the door prizes and fifty-fifty draw as well.
ART
July through September at Gallery 635: Petals and Possibilities Show. Local Artworks surrounding the theme of floral petals and possibility, featuring artwork by Kelly Perry and several other local artists. Entry is free, open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Fridays.
LITERATURE
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 @ 10:30 am at Kamloops Library and July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at North Kamloops Library: Storytime and Craft. Learn literacy skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Followed by a short craft. Ages: 3-5
THEATRE
July 1 to 31 at Paramount Theatre: Thursday Film Series, Summer Camp! And Queer Film Series. As well as the regular film showings, the Paramount is proud to bring forward special programming for the fine folks of Kamloops. Including Thursday Film Series presents: Dusty, Broke N’ Broken Hearted,with titles like My Darling Clementine; Yojimbo; Once Upon a Time in the West; and No Country For Old Men. The Summer Camp! Series featuring: Best Little Whorehouse in Texas; and Josie and the Pussycats. And the Queer Film Series presents, ‘The Watermelon Woman’ in partnership with Dykeloops.
July 6 to 26 at Prince Charles Park, Project X presents: Theatre Under the Trees Robin Hood and Paper Bag Princess. Throughout the month of July alternating shows of Robin Hood and Paper Bag Princess will take place beneath the trees. Suitable for all ages! For more information and a full schedule please check out their website or follow them on the socials.
COMMUNITY
July 10 to 12 at Barriere Rodeo Grounds, Riverwatch Dutchy presents: Omens Renfaire and Questing! Renaissance Faire ~ Attend our two-day Renaissance Faire and Town Square Market. Watch performers, play in our interactive booths, and shop with a wide variety of vendors!~ Or ~Questing ~ Join us for a 3 day fully immersive event with a focus on puzzles, roleplay, and optional combat within Amtgard. See the Omens webpage for more details and schedule.
July 18 @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 448 Tranquille Road: Kamloops Flea Fest – Outdoor Market. Mark your calendars for another day of local vendors, unique finds, and community fun. Interested in becoming a Vendor?, Feel free to Reach out, unlike the Fleas we don’t bite. Check Facebook for details.
July 19 @ 10 am to 3 pm at Broklehurst Park: NSBIA and BEEM Credit Union presents: Overlander Days! Over 100 vendors – Business & Community Expo – Corgi dog races – watermelon eating contests for kids and adults – entertainment on main stage – huge Kidz Zone – Paws & Claws Expo – Food Expo with so many yummy food choices – KFR Firetruck – Dunk Tank – Mascots – Sancho the Clown – KAP Kids Creative showdown – KRS Dog Fashion Show & more!
July 24 to 26 at Riverside Park: Kamloops International Busker’s Festival. Professional street performers from the local region, across Canada, and around the world, will converge for the 7th annual Kamloops International Buskers Festival July 24 – 26, 2026! This event is a family oriented, FREE TO ATTEND festival presented on outdoor stages. For schedules and information check out their website or socials.
July 25 @ 6:00 pm at Pioneer Park, Kamloops Heritage Railway presents: All Aboard for Mystery! Follow clues, solve puzzles, and explore our heritage coaches as you work to uncover where the conductor is hiding. Perfect for adventurers of all ages, this interactive mystery event will challenge your observation skills, teamwork, and creativity. Each clue brings you one step closer to solving the puzzle and helping the train get back on track. Best of all, every ticket helps finish the recertification needed to get #2141 back on track. Check their socials for details.
BUSINESS
July 19 @ 4:00 pm at Paramount Theatre: Film Industry Network Event – Background Acting Insights with Amanda Arnason, founder of Pinned Talent Agency. Amanda is back on the calendar and ready to connect with the local film community. As a leading background talent agent in British Columbia, she represents over 700 performers and is a passionate advocate for those looking to break into the film industry. Join as she shares her insights on background acting and the vital role it plays in bringing stories to life. Visit the Kamloops Film Society website for tickets
July 21 @ 4:00 to 6:00 pm at 115 Tranquille Road, NSBIA presents: July Business Mixer. Join the NSBIA for an evening of networking with amazing local businesses, delicious appies, and fantastic door prizes! Expand your network, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere with fellow members of our business community. All NSBIA Members and staff are welcome to attend. Not a member, they welcome any local business as their guest for up to 2 Mixers. After that you would need to purchase an annual membership. Check socials for details.
SPORTS
July 17 @ 6:00 pm at Moccasin Square Gardens: Thrash Wrestling presents: Violent Tendencies. Wild non-stop action featuring the New Thrash Wrestling Champion Hillbilly Hounddog Drayco, The reinstated Riea Von Slasher, Rayden the Destroyer, The All-Star Luchadore Ginha, The Matriarch, BC Interior Champion Chase Degenhardt, and several more exciting newcomers like Edmonton’s T.Y. Jackson and Levi Night, Sam Hawkes of the United Kingdom and the return of Miles Deville! Tickets are $25 and are available in advance at Interior Hobbies and Crafts, Legends Used Books, Desert Hemp Hut or online
WELLNESS
July 15 @ 6:30 pm at Catloops Cat Cafe: Yoga with Cats! Let your stress float away during this relaxing and enriching yoga session with instructor Dina Marie. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring your own yoga mat. Admission includes yoga class and approximately 30 minutes of cat lounge time after. Contact Catloops Cafe for tickets and information.