The City of Kamloops, together with BCLC, is excited to announce the return of Music in the Park for the 2026 season. This beloved summer tradition will bring the community together again with free, family-friendly live music performances every evening throughout July and August.

The season kicks off on July 1 with performances by Wild One (mixed rock) and Paisley Groove (groovy rock). Performances begin at 7:00 pm nightly at the Rotary Bandshell in Riverside Park.

For the 2026 season, six performance times between July 1 and July 11 will be shifted slightly earlier or later to coordinate with 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.

The 2026 Music in the Park season features a diverse lineup of local and regional artists across various musical genres, including rock, country, folk, pop, and contemporary.

"As always, each Music in the Park performance promises to deliver a memorable experience for all attendees,” said Andrew Smeaton, the City’s Business Operations and Events Supervisor. “We are thrilled to bring Music in the Park back for another year, setting the stage for a summer filled with music, connection, and community."

“BCLC is thrilled to be back co-presenting Music in the Park with the City of Kamloops,” said Lara Gerrits, BCLC’s Director of Social Purpose, Partnerships and Engagement. “This iconic, long-standing summer event is a community linchpin that celebrates our city’s vibrant arts and culture community and helps bring people together for shared moments of entertainment, connection, fun and play. We are so excited for the diversity of talent in this year’s musical lineup and stay tuned for the unveiling of the musical headliner for BCLC’s annual Midsummer Music Jam on July 22!”

Various food trucks will be on site nightly at the BCLC Connection Corner. This designated space for food trucks near the bandshell area also includes picnic tables, a bike valet, and visitor information by Tourism Kamloops.

In addition, the City is continuing its Responsible Liquor Consumption Pilot Program in Riverside Park. Park visitors may bring and consume their own liquor in a designated area of the park from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm all summer long. During special events with a designated beer garden (July 1, 19, 22, 24–26 and August 7–9), the Responsible Liquor Consumption Pilot Program will not be in effect, and personal liquor will not be permitted in the park.

The nightly entertainment schedule for Music in the Park is available at Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark. All concerts are subject to weather conditions and air quality and may change without notice. Check the online schedule for any updates to performance times or special event dates.