The City of Campbell River has released the 2026 schedule for CR Live Streets, with the summer event series returning to downtown Wednesday evenings starting in July.

This year’s program will kick off with a special Canada Day event on July 1, featuring Canadian rock band Trooper.

The performance will be presented through CR Live Streets programming in partnership with the community’s Canada Day Committee.

The regular season then runs from July 8 to August 19, bringing music, art and activities to Shoppers Row each week.

Organizers say the free, all-ages events are designed to encourage people to gather downtown and enjoy summer evenings together.

The City says each event will include live music along with art displays, food and beverages for purchase, and a free bike valet.

Additional programming is also planned throughout the summer, including live music and arts activities in Spirit Square and wellness events such as yoga in Robert Ostler Park.
This year’s lineup: 

• July 1 — Canada Day, featuring Trooper 
• July 8 — Reggae in the River, featuring Wesli 
• July 15 — Local LineUp, featuring Time Well Wasted and Quadra Sound 
• July 22 — Bow and Bass, featuring Kytami and Phonik Ops 
• July 29 — Swinging Blues, featuring Blue Moon Marquee 
• August 5 — River City Street Fest 
• August 12 — Rockin’ River, featuring Mitch Zorn 
• August 19 — CR Live Streets Finale, featuring Yukon Blonde 

The City of Campbell River will release more details about the 2026 CR Live Streets series closer to the start of the season.