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About The Blue Grotto

The Blue Grotto began as an intimate 250‑person live music venue at 319 Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops, BC. After a branding and location shift in 2022, the space now operates as Night Shift on Fifth at 130 5 Ave, with a larger capacity for bigger shows. Whether you’re chasing classic blues nights or high‑energy contemporary acts, downtown Kamloops offers a compact, walkable core with parking, transit access, and nearby places to stay and dine. This page covers seating information, parking and transportation options, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan a smooth night out, with recommended affiliate partners for lodging and dining where available.

Note: The venue branding has evolved from The Blue Grotto to Night Shift on Fifth. If you’re planning a visit, secure your tickets through trusted sources, confirm the current venue address, and check parking signage when you arrive. For accommodations and dining, we’ve highlighted convenient options and affiliate partner recommendations to help you make the most of your Kamloops night out.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: nightclub / live music venue in downtown Kamloops.
  • Original address and capacity: The Blue Grotto sat about 250 people at 319 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC (V2C 2A3).
  • Current status: Blue Grotto branding appears to have shifted to Night Shift on Fifth at 130 5 Ave (Kamloops) after the CJ’s building lease takeover in 2022; Night Shift on Fifth capacities around 600 people.
  • Seating chart: Public seating charts are not widely published; ticketing sites note that seating charts exist for The Blue Grotto, but no detailed published map is readily available.
  • Parking: Downtown Kamloops parking follows city rules; pay parking is in effect Mon–Sat 9am–6pm with 3‑hour limits; Sundays are free; multiple parkades (Seymour and Lansdowne) exist nearby.
  • Transit: Downtown Kamloops is served by BC Transit routes; five routes (4, 6, 7, 8, 9) run through the downtown core, with Lansdowne Exchange as a central hub.
  • Nearby hotels: The Plaza Hotel Downtown (405 Victoria Street) is a nearby option within walking distance to the Victoria Street corridor.
  • Notable events hosted: Blues at the Blue Grotto (2015), reopens with limited capacity during the COVID period (2020–2021), and frequent live music bookings; Night Shift on Fifth hosted large events after opening (capacity ~600).
  • Demolished/renamed: The Blue Grotto name/location appears renamed/rebranded to Night Shift on Fifth in 2022, at a different address; the Victoria Street location has been replaced by the new venue.