Crowds at the Kamloops Christmas Market in the Heritage House parking lot. (Image Credit: Kamloops Christmas Market/Facebook)
By Aaron Schulze
Christmas Market 2026

Kamloops Christmas Market to expand in space, vendors and live entertainment in 2026

May 26, 2026 | 11:47 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Christmas Market will use the entire Heritage House parking lot for its second season. 


The Kamloops Sports Council says the 10-day German Christmas Market will run from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, 2026, and feature a higher number of vendors and a larger outdoor stage with “enhanced entertainment programming.” 

In a news release issued Tuesday (May 26), the sports council says the Kamloops Christmas Market will include more interactive activity workshops for all ages. 

The sports council said there were more than 23,000 attendees at the Kamloops Christmas Market, resulting in an estimated economic impact of $2.6 million. The market featured local artisans, family-friendly activities and holiday aesthetic.   

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Vendor applications are now open. The sports council says more details, including event programming, entertainment schedules and visitor information, will be announced in the coming months. 

by Aaron Schulze

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