Open Mic Comedy
2026-03-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
Kamloops Comedy Society presents Open Mic Comedy on some Wednesdays (schedule varies) Do you have what it takes to be a comedian? Throw your hat in the ring and tell us a couple jokes or funny stories. Everyone is welcome.
$10 at the door (Free for performers and Eff Buddies)
Doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8pm

THE FREUDIAN SLIPS DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS IMPROV
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:30
TICKETS: coming soon
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
No Dungeon & Dragons knowledge required, but a love of fantasy and comedy is welcomed!
The Slips will be performing an improvised adventure with our giant 20 sided die and master behind the screen. What will adventure contain? Who will be the hero? Find out with the rest of us!
The Freudian Slips are the hottest Improvised Comedy Troupe in Kamloops! Bringing monthly improv shows to the city in four distinct improv styles, no matter what form they take you are guaranteed a night of hilarity. Expect some new and familiar faces and the same side-splitting humour you’ve come to know since 2015.
Chimera Members are able to buy TWO tickets at Chimera Member Pricing (a savings of ten bucks!). Chimera Memberships are valid for one year. Don’t have a Chimera membership? Purchase one with your tickets at the checkout to get membership pricing on two tickets.
422 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops
Doors 6:30pm; Show 7:00pm
Tickets $20 + fees

SICK AND TWISTED COMEDY
2026-03-20 19:00
SICK AND TWISTED COMEDY

Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm
19+ Event
No Refunds
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aabyJ06KgpB1jrbC

ADVANCE TICKETS:

CAD $20.00

AT THE DOOR:
CAD $25

A hilarious night of uncensored stand-up comedy where nothing is off limits. Three professional comedians delivering an unhinged blend of explosive shock and quick-witted humour for an electric audience with equally sick n twisted minds. Headlining this event is Jessica Pigeau, a hilarious, Vancouver-based stand-up comedian and writer from rural Alberta. With a reputation for crushing every set, she performs at hundreds of shows throughout Western Canada, including the South Rock Comedy Festival and the prestigious Seattle International Comedy Competition. Best known for her rapid-fire delivery, absurd material and unique stage presence, she has been described as “like if George Carlin was a Muppet.” This is a killer act that you don’t want to miss. Next stop is in Kamloops for an unforgettable night of big fun and huge laughs. This 19 plus show is not suitable for those easily offended.

Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm
19+ Event
No Refunds

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aabyJ06KgpB1jrbC

ADVANCE TICKETS:

CAD $20.00

AT THE DOOR:
CAD $25

Hard To Kill Comedy presents The Death Proof Tour Live at The Effie
2026-03-28 20:00
Forged in the hot smoke of the Okanagan Valley, hardened by bad rooms and worse ideas, a desperate thirst for laughs is what keeps them going.Hard to Kill is a three man comedy crew on the run from the Reaper.Andrew Crone, Jordan Strauss and Kyle P. Ferris have been Stand-up comedians for over a decade with collectively thousands of performances! They’ve left audiences in stitches all over the Country and are hitting the road this spring to do it again with The Death Proof Tour.They’re not chasing fame, just laughs and a brief delay of the inevitable.Hard to Kill: The Death Proof Tour will be running through a town near you.
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hard-to-kill-comedy-presents-the-death-proof-tour-tickets-1982250527689
Doors 7pm Comedy 8pm

Freudian Slips Short Form Improv
2026-04-04 19:00 - 22:00
Ticket Link: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aaCBoloZIAUs4o-Z
Kamloops Favourite Improv Troupe is back with their regular Short Form Improv show! Full of short games and long laughs! Bring your ideas and see them come to life!
Minors allowed accompanied by an adult.
Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm

nightshades with Mother Sun
2026-04-08 19:30
nightshades with Mother Sun

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aXfz9B3IYCOwi8YZ

Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
$20 + fees

nightshades is a collaborative indie rock band, featuring four esteemed Canadian songwriters (Andrew Judah, Common Fires, DL Ranney, and N.Sherman). In a Beatles-esque timeshare of genre-defying, vibrant music; nightshades’ sound is rich with diverse music exploration, but anchored by melodic hooks and irresistible rhythmic flourish. With all four members swapping vocal and instrumental duties, nightshades’ live show is both visually and sonically dynamic. Complementary (but distinct) timbres, abilities, and songwriting styles blend on-stage in real-time: nightshades assembles a jigsaw puzzle of talent in front of their audience with every performance. Since the band’s inception in early 2023, nightshades has released three full-length records (2025’s ‘Inside Joke’ + ‘Open Secret’, and 2024’s ‘Reducer’), and three EPs (‘It’s Not Weird’, ‘Yellow and Green’, and ‘Very Good Friend’). Opening the show will be Kamloops own dreamrockers Mother Sun

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aXfz9B3IYCOwi8YZ

Garret T. Willie "Bill's Cafe Tour" Live at The Effie
2026-04-17 19:30
Garret T. Willie “Bill’s Cafe Tour”

Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
$20 + fees

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aYD8GrbnJdjceuPm

Garret T. Willie’s second album Bill’s Café is more than a record —it’s a tribute and a reckoning. Named after his grandfather’s pool hall café in Alert Bay, British Columbia, the album ties his roots to the bright lights of Nashville, where Willie recorded with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge. Bill’s Café is a road map of grit, heart, and soul. Written between late nights, long drives, and Nashville sessions, the album captures the restless spirit of a young artist carrying old-soul blues and rock traditions into the future. With a voice that cuts like hi-beam headlights and guitar playing that shreds without gimmicks, Willie delivers songs about love, loss, addiction, and ambition —truth-telling wrapped in raw energy. At 25, Willie has already proven himself on stage, channelling a lived-in blues power that feels far beyond his years. His performances —often with solos ripped from behind his head or in the middle of the crowd —are shock waves of electric energy. His debut album Same Pain, co-written with Parker Bossley, earned international acclaim, airplay on BBC Radio 2, Top 20 chart placements in the UK and US, two Western Canadian Music Award nominations, Best New Touring Artist nomination atthe Canadian Live Music Industry Awards and tour dates opening for Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Fogerty, Kingfish, and Joe Bonamassa.

Shaun Kirk Live @ The Effie
2026-04-19 19:00
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/shaun-kirk-live-the-effie-arts-collective-kamloops-bc
$25 +fees
Doors 6:30 Music 7pm
Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognised for his exceptional talent as a born entertainer. His unique talent has not only earned him many accolades but also much praise from fellow artists, such as three-time Grammy Award Winner Fantastic Negrito, who has declared his show as “One of the best one-man shows he’s ever seen!”
Kirk’s vocals exude a gritty, soulful depth that seems to transcend far beyond his years, with critics continually acclaiming him as “one of the finest blues voices Australia has ever heard” (Buzz Mag). Complementing his vocal artistry, Kirk’s vintage guitar tones and raw grooves pay tribute to the timeless influences that have shaped his musical journey, resulting in a distinctive sound fast becoming his own.
Shaun’s musical journey has taken him to stages all over the world, where he’s not only performed but consistently sold out shows, leaving audiences enthralled by his magnetic presence. From iconic festival stages like Bluesfest Byron Bay, where he’s become a familiar name, to sharing the billing with legends like Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Paolo Nutini, John Butler Trio, and The Teskey Brothers; Kirk’s artistic prowess is in esteemed company. Moreover, he’s also had the honour of opening for household names such as blues maestro Joe Bonamassa, soul sensation Allen Stone, and the indomitable Beth Hart; further solidifying his place in the landscape of contemporary music. This remarkable journey is a testament to Kirk’s unmatched talent and ability to connect with audiences across genres and generations.
WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT SHAUN KIRK
“It’s rare to see someone bring down the house as an opener, but Australia’s Shaun Kirk did exactly that. He connected with the crowd immediately”– Soundcheck Entertainment, Canada
“One of the most explosive acts Australia has to offer” – Mixdown Magazine, Australia
“My faith in this generation’s music has been restored.” – Dearhead Press
“Simply astounding.” – Forte Magazine, Australia
Doors 6:30 Music 7pm
$25 +fees
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/shaun-kirk-live-the-effie-arts-collective-kamloops-bc
