The City of Kamloops is excited to share the schedule of programs and events for Culture Days, which will take place between September 19 and October 12, 2025. This national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity was created to encourage individuals and families to engage with, participate in, and support arts and culture in their community.
Participants can access a variety of free, hands-on arts and culture activities and events. Whether you're interested in exploring familiar cultural practices or discovering something new and fascinating, Culture Days has something for everyone.
“We encourage everyone to participate in Culture Days as a way to come together as a community through arts and culture. This multi-week celebration is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the diversity of Kamloops through the lens of artistic cultural programming and creativity,” said Andrew Smeaton, the City’s Business Operations and Events Supervisor.
Nine participating organizations will offer a variety of free programs over the three-week event period. Thank you to all the organizations that are creating, supporting, and developing culture in our community.
• Thompson-Nicola Regional Library
• Kamloops Museum and Archives
• Kamloops Arts Council
• Kamloops Art Gallery
• Raiden Taiko Drummers
• Kamloops Pride
• Old Federal Studios
• Lindy in the Loops
• Sirocco Project
For more information and to find local Culture Days activities, visit Kamloops.ca/CultureDays.
Why Participate?
• Inclusive and Unexpected: Culture Days welcomes everyone, encouraging participation from diverse groups and individuals and fostering a sense of community and belonging.
• Curious and Encouraging: It’s a time to be curious and explore new forms of creative expression, with events designed to inspire and encourage artistic exploration.
• Creative and Empathetic: Participants are invited to express their creativity in supportive environments, promoting empathy and understanding through shared cultural experiences.
• Supportive and Colourful: By getting involved, you’re supporting the community’s artists, creators, and creative institutions and contributing to a vibrant, colourful cultural landscape.
• Energizing and Fun: Culture Days is an energizing event filled with fun and engaging activities that are relevant and welcoming to all.
Culture Days aligns with the You Are Here Kamloops Cultural Strategic Plan 2024–2034. The plan aims to support our vital cultural resources and identify cultural assets to meet the needs of our growing community. Culture Days connects with Strategic Direction 6 of the plan, which focuses on animating spaces through creative placemaking.
About Culture Days
Culture Days has become the largest cultural event in Canada, attracting millions of annual attendees to thousands of free activities and performances hosted by artists, cultural organizations, and municipalities in hundreds of communities across Canada. Culture Days highlights and celebrates our communities’ diverse arts and cultural life. As a leading national voice for an active and engaged cultural life, Culture Days provides a range of tools and skill development resources that lead to greater cultural engagement. The Culture Days annual national awareness campaign culminates in a three-week celebration of the arts. Culture Days is a registered charity dedicated to enriching cultural life across Canada. Visit CultureDays.ca for more information.
