Spirit Square is an outdoor community venue located in the heart of downtown Campbell River, at the corner of Shoppers Row and 16th Avenue, right next to the Tyee Plaza.
Spirit Square hosts a variety of regular events, including the Campbell River Farmers Market and Arts Fair, free summer concerts and performances, and other recreational activities organized by the city.
Annual events such as Remembrance Day, Canada Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Pride, and the renowned holiday truck parade are also hosted at the square.
There are multiple free concerts each week during the summer, plus the farmers market every Sunday.
Summer 2025 Schedule
Spirit Square will be bustling’ all summer long with weekly events:
Sundays – Farmers Market & Boogie Nights Every Sunday from 10am to 2pm, browse local goods and enjoy a friendly atmosphere. It’s an easy weekend stop for fresh produce and handmade treats. 🛍️ Plus, in the evenings in July & August there will be family dance party “Boogie Nights”.
Mondays – Line Dancing! Free line-dancing fun Mondays from July 7th to August 25th.
Tuesdays – Lunch in the Square At noon every Tuesday from June 3 to August 26 (except July 1), folks can chill with delicious lunches and live entertainment.
Wednesdays – CR Live Streets On Wednesday evenings from July 18 to August 27, street performers, interactive fun, and community energy fill the square. A great way to break up the week! 🎶
Fridays – River Concerts Every Friday at 7pm from June 20 to August 29, musicians play in the open air. Come enjoy lively evenings outside!
Address & Special Events
Cara Luft: Free Concert at Spirit Square
Catch an inspiring outdoor concert with Juno winner Cara Luft. Bring friends, grab a spot, and enjoy the music!
Line Dancing in Spirit Square
Come enjoy these free & friendly line dancing sessions each Monday at Spirit Square this summer. 🤠
El Balcon: Free Live Performance
Experience lively acoustic sounds and fresh world rhythms with El Balcón!
Paris Pick Live Music at Spirit Square
Don’t miss Paris Pick’s high-energy show to enjoy retro yacht pop and fun summer vibes!
Big Little Lions Live in Campbell River
Catch the award-winning folk pop duo Big Little Lions and enjoy heartfelt songs, feel-good harmonies, and a night of live music!
What’s the History of Spirit Square?
Spirit Square was part of the Provincial Spirit Squares Program. The program kicked off in 2006 to celebrate BC’s 150th anniversary and got cities to create these community spots.
Our Spirit Square in Campbell River opened in December 2009. It was funded by the Province of British Columbia, the City of Campbell River, and the Island Coastal Economic Trust. We opened just in time to celebrate the Cross-Canada Olympic torch relay.
Campbell River’s Spirit Square was designed to be a place where we can host community events, performances, farmers’ markets, and festivals. It has seating areas and open spaces for all sorts of activities. It’s become a popular spot for local artists, musicians, and cultural groups to show off their talents.
Since it opened, Spirit Square has hosted many events, like concerts, theater performances, holiday celebrations, and public ceremonies.
The Provincial Spirit Squares Program helped many cities around BC create these special places. For example, there are Spirit Squares in Kelowna, Victoria, and Prince George. These squares have become important gathering spots, just like ours here in Campbell River.