Spirit Square

Spirit Square is an outdoor community and event hub in the heart of the city of Campbell River. The Square is home to regular events, including:

  • the Campbell River Farmers Market and Arts Faire
  • free summer concerts and performances
  • City-run recreational activities
  • annual events such as Remembrance Day, Canada Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Pride, and our famous holiday truck parade

View upcoming Spirit Square Events

About

Spirit Square sits on the territory of the Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ people of the Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai First Nations. It is located downtown at the corner of Shoppers Row and 16th Avenue, next to the Tyee Plaza and under the watchful eye of “Logger Mike” high atop his spar pole.

Spirit Square opened in December 2009, with funding from the Province of British Columbia, the City, and the Island Coastal Economic Trust—just in time to celebrate the Cross-Canada Olympic torch relay.

With the Tidemark Theatre and the Vancouver Island Regional Library branch across the street and the Campbell River Art Gallery next door, Spirit Square is a cultural centre for the community of nearly 40,000 people.

Booking Spirit Square

To book Spirit Square for a community or business event, email spiritsquare@campbellriver.ca or call 250-286-1161.

Call For Performers

The City is now accepting expressions of interest from performers for the Spirit Square Summer Concert Series 2026. Artists interested in performing are invited to submit an expression of interest by contacting spiritsquare@campbellriver.ca.

Expressions of interest will be reviewed and selected based on the following criteria:

  • Programming needs and overall event planning considerations
  • Priority given to local and regional artists
  • A rotating annual lineup that reflects community growth and artistic diversity
  • A mix of musical genres, cultural expression, and audience experiences
  • Technical and event requirements
  • Audience suitability
  • Artist availability

Selected performers will be contacted directly.