Festival events in Kelowna
40 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen. Dates and times come from the organisers — where one hasn’t published a start time, we say so rather than guess.
Wednesday, September 23
The Adventurers, Wanderers, & Explorers Film Festival — Wed, Sep 23The Adventurers, Wanderers, & Explorers Film Festival
Rotary Centre for the Arts$25.71-$31.46
Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue. The Adventurers, Wanderers, and Explorers Film Festival is a celebration…
Friday, September 25
Harvest Dinner — Fri, Sep 25Harvest Dinner
Azhadi Vineyards$162
Azhadi Vineyards, 3778 Hilltown Dr. Join us for an unforgettable evening of harvest-inspired dining. A limited number of…
Starwatching with Jovian: Season of the Witch — Fri, Sep 25Starwatching with Jovian: Season of the Witch
6:30 PMNaked Cafe
Naked Cafe, 571 Lawrence Ave. It is almost Autumn and I know that everyone's just itching to celebrate gay Christmas, so…
Saturday, September 26
Oktoberfest at Railside! — Sat, Sep 26Oktoberfest at Railside!
Railside Brewing Ltd
Railside Brewing, 1186 High Rd, Kelowna. Oktoberfest returns to Railside! Join us for our annual Fest Das Bier release…
Fall Family Festival — Sat, Sep 26Fall Family Festival
11:00 AMKelowna
Don-o-Ray Farms, 3443 Benvoulin Rd. Looking for something fun (and FREE!) to do with the family this fall?
Sunday, September 27
World Tourism Day Celebration — Sun, Sep 27World Tourism Day Celebration
Kelowna
Kelowna Visitor Centre, 238 Queensway. Stop by for a fun celebration the people, places, and experiences that make…
2026 Mid-Autumn Festival - A Multicultural Family — Sun, Sep 272026 Mid-Autumn Festival - A Multicultural Family
1:00 PMGrizzli Winery
Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Rd. Lanterns Return to the Vineyard for Kelowna's Mid-Autumn Festival
Thursday, October 1
Feminist Horror Festival Film Nights — Oct 1 – Oct 29Feminist Horror Festival Film Nights
Kelowna
UBC UNC 106, 1147 Research Road. In its fourth year, the Feminist Horror Festival is a partnership between the Okanagan…
Saturday, October 3
Okanagan Coffee Fest 2026 — Sat, Oct 3Okanagan Coffee Fest 2026
9:00 AMThe Laurel Packinghouse
Laurel Packinghouse, 1304 Ellis Street. Coffee lovers and aficionados, mark your calendars: the Okanagan Coffee Festival…
Sunday, October 4
Crownfest 2026 — Sun, Oct 4Crownfest 2026
Sandhill Wines$65
Sandhill Wines, 1125 Richter Street. CROWNFEST is Kelowna's premier celebration of curly, coily, and wavy hair, a…
Saturday, October 10
Fall Fest: Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration — Sat, Oct 10Fall Fest: Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration
Grizzli Winery
Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Rd.. Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at Grizzli Winery’s annual Fall Fest! Join us for a…
Grizzli Fall Fest: Thanksgiving Celebration — Sat, Oct 10Grizzli Fall Fest: Thanksgiving Celebration
2:00 PMGrizzli Winery
Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Road. Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at Grizzli Winery’s annual Fall Fest!
Kelowna Harvest Scarecrow Festival — Sat, Oct 10Kelowna Harvest Scarecrow Festival
4:00 PMKelowna
Kelowna Flower Farm, 3683 Bérard Rd.. The Kelowna Harvest Scarecrow Festival is coming to the Kelowna Flower Farm on…
Sunday, October 11
UBCO Heat Women's Soccer vs. UFV — Sun, Oct 11UBCO Heat Women's Soccer vs. UFV
12:00 PMKelowna
Nonis Sports Field, 333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada. The Heat Women close out the home regular season against…
UBCO Heat Men's Soccer vs. UFV — Sun, Oct 11UBCO Heat Men's Soccer vs. UFV
2:45 PMKelowna
Nonis Sports Field, 333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada. The UBCO Heat Men wrap up their home regular season against…
Thursday, October 15
Okanagan International Film Festival and Forum (2026) — Thu, Oct 15Okanagan International Film Festival and Forum (2026)
4:00 PMKelowna
Metro Hub, 1265 Ellis St. Experience 'A Gathering of Cinema, Culture and Creativity' at the Okanagan International Film…
Neighbourhood Pulse Pop-Up: Bark Party — Thu, Oct 15Neighbourhood Pulse Pop-Up: Bark Party
5:00 PMKelowna
Matera Glen Park, 250 Glen Park Drive. Join us for a Bark Party - the ultimate dog-lover hangout packed with play zones…
Friday, October 16
Okanagan International Film: Day 1 — Fri, Oct 16Okanagan International Film: Day 1
Kelowna$15
Landmark Cinemas Grand 10, #110 – 948 McCurdy Rd. The Okanagan International Film Festival (OKIFF) celebrates Canadian…
The Return of Simon & Garfunkel — Fri, Oct 16The Return of Simon & Garfunkel
Rotary Centre for the Arts$49.95
Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue. Simon & Garfunkel - A Musical Celebration has been touring worldwide for…
Ken's King Night — Fri, Oct 16Ken's King Night
7:30 PMKelowna
Unicorn Lounge, 315 Lawrence Ave. Hosted by the ever-charismatic KENDONTCRY. Ken's King Night is a celebration of drag…
Saturday, October 17
Street Fest 2026 — Sat, Oct 17Street Fest 2026
Rustic Reel Brewing Company$35-$39
Rustic Reel Brewing Co., 760 Vaughan Ave. Beer Fest Roots. Street Fest Vibes. Join us Saturday, October 17th in…
Okanagan International Film Festival: Day 2 — Sat, Oct 17Okanagan International Film Festival: Day 2
Kelowna$15
Landmark Cinemas Grand 10, #110 – 948 McCurdy Rd. The Okanagan International Film Festival (OKIFF) celebrates Canadian…
Busch Trio with Chamber Music Kelowna — Sat, Oct 17Busch Trio with Chamber Music Kelowna
Rotary Centre for the Arts$25-$67.50
Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue. The Busch Trio’s artistic identity was shaped early on when violinist…
Street Fest — Sat, Oct 17Street Fest
4:00 AMRustic Reel Brewing Company
Rustic Reel Brewing Co., 760 Vaughan Ave. Beer Fest Roots. Street Fest Vibes.
Wednesday, October 21
Danny Bhoy Live — Wed, Oct 21Danny Bhoy Live
Kelowna Community Theatre$67.62-$79.12
Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street. Scottish comedy superstar Danny Bhoy returns to Canada with all-new…
Thursday, October 22
Gaslight — Oct 22 – Oct 30Gaslight
Rotary Centre for the Arts$42.96-$48.71
Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue. "I know it sounds mad, but I think there is something-someone, up in the…
Friday, October 23
Feminist Horror Festival Public Talks — Fri, Oct 23Feminist Horror Festival Public Talks
Kelowna
UBC COMS 201, 3333 University Way. SKYNSUIT (PROVIDENCE, RI) is an elemental conduit and entity, conjured to transmute…
The Angels Are Calling: Kelowna Angel Fair — Fri, Oct 23The Angels Are Calling: Kelowna Angel Fair
12:00 PMThe Royal Anne Hotel
Royal Anne Hotel, 348 Bernard Avenue. The Angels are calling! Discover more at Kelowna’s Angel Fair. Your $40 admission…
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (V — Fri, Oct 23Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (V
6:00 PMKelowna Community Theatre
Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water St, Kelowna, BC. Witness the magic of the mountains on the big screen as the…
Saturday, October 24
HorrorFest XVII — Sat, Oct 24HorrorFest XVII
Kelowna
Metro Hub, 1265 Ellis Street. Welcome to HorrorFest, now in our 17th year! The ultimate cinematic celebration of all…
OKANAGAN VINTAGE FAIR — Sat, Oct 24OKANAGAN VINTAGE FAIR
10:00 AMKelowna
Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way. THE OKANAGAN VINTAGE FAIR IS BACK IN KELOWNA THIS FALL!! Join us at…
Sunday, October 25
The Dark Side: A Baroque Feast on Period Instrumen — Sun, Oct 25The Dark Side: A Baroque Feast on Period Instrumen
2:30 PMKelowna
St. Michael and All Angels Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Avenue. Jubilee, Celebration in Sound - Kelowna Community Music…
Friday, October 30
Chest Fever Presents The Last Waltz: Party Like It's 1976 — Fri, Oct 30Chest Fever Presents The Last Waltz: Party Like It's 1976
Kelowna$44.49-$251.49
Revelry, 1383 Ellis St. For this one-of-a-kind Halloween weekend celebration, we’re turning back the clock to 1976. The…
Wednesday, November 11
James Keelaghan and Jez Lowe in concert — Wed, Nov 11James Keelaghan and Jez Lowe in concert
Kelowna$40
Unitarian Hall, 1310 Bertram St. Juno Award-winning James Keelaghan needs little introduction; Rolling Stone magazine…
Friday, November 13
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever — Fri, Nov 13John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Kelowna$81.50-$332
Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street. Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney announced he is adding new dates to his…
Saturday, November 14
Immaculata Annual Christmas Craft Fair — Sat, Nov 14Immaculata Annual Christmas Craft Fair
Kelowna
1493 KLO Rd, 1493 K. L. O. Rd. Immaculata High School’s annual Christmas is back with a variety of vendors and artisans!
Thursday, November 26
Anne of Green Gables — Nov 26 – Dec 5Anne of Green Gables
Rotary Centre for the Arts$31.46-$42.96
Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue. New Vintage Theatre is thrilled to bring this Canadian classic about a…
Monday, December 7
Mountains on Stage Screening — Mon, Dec 7Mountains on Stage Screening
Rotary Centre for the Arts$23-$28
Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue. Mountains on Stage is an international mountain film festival showcasing…
Friday, December 11
Handel's Messiah Live — Fri, Dec 11Handel's Messiah Live
Kelowna$15
St. Michael’s Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave. The Okanagan Festival Singers will bring their 40th-anniversary season to a…
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Blackberry Fest — Sep 1 – Sep 30Blackberry Fest
Meadow Vista Honey Wines$29-$55
Meadow Vista Honey Wines, 3975 June Springs Rd. Join us for an amazing Blackberry Festival Farm Experience! Celebrate…