The Kamloops Christmas Market 2026 opens November 27 and runs through December 6 at the Heritage House parking lot, 100 Lorne Street, in Kamloops, B.C. It is the market's second year, and organizers are expanding the mix of vendors, workshops and live entertainment that drew more than 23,000 visitors in 2025.
What's new in year two
According to a news release cited by Castanet Kamloops, this year's market includes more than 50 artisan vendors, food trucks, a beer garden and ticketed special events. Visitors can book sessions for non-alcoholic cocktail mixing, creative sessions with Kamloops Art Party, or attend a scheduled comedy performance. The Sleigh All Day Drag Extravaganza returns by popular demand.
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Tourism Kamloops describes the site as a European-style outdoor Christmas village, lit up for the season and filled with local artisans and small businesses selling handcrafted goods and holiday gifts.
Why you should go
- Shop local: More than 50 artisans and small businesses offer Christmas-inspired gifts, handcrafted goods and seasonal treasures.
- Live music every day: The Starlight Sound Stage hosts choirs, bands and holiday favourites throughout the run, with performers including the Angie Heinze Band, Lindsay May and a holiday tuba ensemble.
- Hands-on workshops: Ticketed sessions such as craft-making and drink mixing give visitors something to do, not just browse.
- It supports local sport: Funds raised go to the Kamloops Sports Council and KidSport Kamloops, which helps reduce financial barriers so more local youth can play organized sports.
- Good value for families: A $15 full market pass covers unlimited entry for all 10 days, single-day tickets are $5, and kids six and under get in free.
The market is run by the Kamloops Sports Council, working with the city, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, the regional tourism body and the downtown business improvement association.
What to know before you go
The market runs Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Single-day tickets cost $5, a full market pass is $15, and group passes are also available. Ticketed workshops and special events are booked separately; check the market website for the full music lineup and schedule.
FAQ
When is the Kamloops Christmas Market 2026?
It runs from November 27 to December 6, 2026, at the Heritage House parking lot, 100 Lorne Street.
How much are tickets?
Single-day tickets are $5, a full 10-day market pass is $15, and children six and under are admitted free.
