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Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games

Name: Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games
Start: 2026-09-08
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Kamloops

The Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games, taking place from September 8 to 12, 2026, will host several free public cultural activities. These include an Elton John tribute show at the Opening Ceremony, a Games village featuring live music and local vendors, and an evening event called Rhythm and Rivers. While the Games are for participants aged 55 and older, most public activities are open to all ages.

Date: Sep 8-12, 2026
Location: Kamloops
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Elton John tribute show (Classic Elton) at the Opening Ceremony
Games village with live music and local vendors
Rhythm and Rivers evening event with local bands and a DJ

The Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games is a multi-sport event for participants aged 55 and older, running from September 8 to 12, 2026, in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Beyond the athletic competitions, the Games will feature a range of free cultural and social events open to the public and surrounding communities.

Key public events include the Games village on Tuesday, September 8, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Sandman Centre plaza, offering live music, food, refreshments, an information booth, and local vendors. The Opening Ceremony, held on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Powwow grounds, will be headlined by Classic Elton, an Elton John tribute act. This performance, featuring a full band, horn section, backing vocals, and costume changes, is free and open to all. The social calendar concludes with Rhythm and Rivers on Thursday, September 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sandman Centre riverside, featuring the Angie Heinze Band, a DJ, and local vendors, though this event is restricted to ages 19 and older. All public cultural events are free to attend.

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