October Takes Centre Stage
Autumn has made its way to downtown Kamloops! Leaves are falling, the air is crisp and cool, and Kamloops locals are bundling up for the cozy season ahead. This month, the downtown core of our amazing city is the host of several exciting live music events and theatre productions that will be sure to thrill and entertain folks of all walks of life! Read on for our top recommendations on a handful of highly anticipated shows happening in the month of October, all perfectly located within walking distance of City Gardens.
Western Canada Theatre presents “Little Shop of Horrors”!
For the theatre enthusiasts, look no further than the Sagebrush Theatre, located at 1300 9th Avenue, where Western Canada Theatre will be putting on several performances of the beloved musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Inspired by a B-Movie of the same name, creators Howard Ashman and Alan Menken combined sixties sci-fi horror tropes, with a Faustian tale of hunger and ambition, and an irresistible rock score to create this darkly funny musical comedy hit.
Little Shop of Horrors will be running from October 8th to 25th, so be sure not to miss it! Secure your tickets by visiting https://www.wctlive.ca/littleshop/.
Do the time warp at “Rocky Horror Picture Show”!
On the corner of 5th and Victoria Street, the Paramount Theatre will be hosting its annual screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 24th at 6:00 P.M. This film is a true cult classic, and the Kamloops Film Society is pulling out all the stops this year with prop bags, a costume contest, and live music by local alternative-rock band, Angel’s Trumpet!
Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to snag yours before it’s too late at https://thekfs.ca/rocky-horror/, and read the KFS’s guide to Rocky Horror if it’s your first time attending!
Dance the night away at Son Real’s “Here Goes Nothing” Tour!
Son Real, JUNO-nominated B.C. singer-songwriter and hip-hop artist, will be taking the stage at Night Shift on 5th (located on the corner of 5th and Lansdowne) on October 17th at 7 P.M. as part of his “Here Goes Nothing” tour! Performing songs from his latest album, Honest Work, Son Real is here to bring an incredible show to Kamloops that will be sure to have you up on the dance floor!
Tickets are available now on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sonreal-here-goes-nothing-tour-2026-tickets-1994631860589
With so much happening just steps from City Gardens, October is the perfect time to get out and experience Kamloops’ lively arts and entertainment scene. Whether you’re in the mood for a musical, a cult-classic movie night, or live music, there’s plenty happening in the neighbourhood to make the most of the season.
