Festival events in the Okanagan
69 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…
Wine Country Writer’s Festival — Sat, Sep 26Wine Country Writer’s Festival
8:30 AMPenticton
Okanagan College - Penticton Campus, 583 Duncan Ave. West. Wine Country Writer’s Festival is returning to Penticton, BC…
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?
All Ages Dance Party — Sat, Sep 26All Ages Dance Party
6:30 PMPenticton
Oasis United Church, 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. You are invited to come to a dance party for all ages on Saturday, September…
Comedy: Rob Balsdon of Train Wreck Comedy and Guests at Highway 97 Brewing — Sat, Sep 26Comedy: Rob Balsdon of Train Wreck Comedy and Guests at Highway 97 Brewing
8:00 PMHighway 97 Brewing Co.$25
Highway 97 Brewing, 200 Ellis St. The Okanagan comic behind Train Wreck Comedy is hitting the stage for a special one…
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…
seven stars & Caviar — Sun, Sep 27seven stars & Caviar
12:00 PMTownship 7 Vineyards & Winery - Naramata Bench
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery, 1450 McMillan Ave. Join us for an afternoon celebrating the finer things in life with…
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
Wednesday, September 30
"30 Years of BC Wine" at the BC Wine Info Centre — Wed, Sep 30"30 Years of BC Wine" at the BC Wine Info Centre
1:00 PMPenticton
British Columbia Wine Information Centre, #101-553 Vees Drive. 30th Anniversary Celebration The BC Wine Information…
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…
Friday, October 2
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour — Fri, Oct 2Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
6:00 PMCleland Community Theatre
Cleland Community Theatre, 325 Power Street. A night at the movies can help keep one of the South Okanagan’s favourite…
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the Cleland Theatre — Fri, Oct 2Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the Cleland Theatre
7:00 PMCleland Community Theatre$30
Cleland Community Theatre, 325 Power St. A night at the movies can help keep one of the South Okanagan’s favourite…
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…
Fall Fest — Sat, Oct 3Fall Fest
10:00 AMWest Kelowna
Paynter's Fruit Market, 3687 Paynter Rd. Drop by and join us for a day of fun fall activities. Including pumpkin…
Oktoberfest Championship at the Penticton Speedway — Sat, Oct 3Oktoberfest Championship at the Penticton Speedway
6:00 PMPenticton$10-$35
Penticton Speedway, 2070 Carmi Ave. PRO-LATE MODELS, STREET STOCKS, LEGENDS, HORNETS, HIT-TO-PASS. PROST! JOIN THE…
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…
Harvest Long Table Vineyard Lunch — Sun, Oct 4Harvest Long Table Vineyard Lunch
West Kelowna$155
Old Vines Restaurant, 3303 Boucherie Rd.. Join us among the vines for an intimate long table lunch celebrating the…
Thursday, October 8
Bad Moon Riders - CCR Relived Live — Thu, Oct 8Bad Moon Riders - CCR Relived Live
Creekside Theatre$49.75
Creekside Theatre, 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd.. Canada's Premier Celebration of CCR! The Bad Moon Riders bring the Songs…
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…
Matinee for Mental Health ft. Big Daddy Tazz at The Hub on Martin — Sat, Oct 10Matinee for Mental Health ft. Big Daddy Tazz at The Hub on Martin
Penticton$30
The Hub on Martin, 260 Martin Street. Big Daddy Tazz For more than three decades, Big Daddy Tazz has been making…
Okanagan in Colour: Two Artists, One Valley — Sat, Oct 10Okanagan in Colour: Two Artists, One Valley
10:00 AMPeachland
Peachland Art Gallery, 5684 Beach Avenue. Join artists Danielle Harshenin and Leanne Spanza for Okanagan in Colour: Two…
Floral Pumpkin Centrepiece Arrangement Workshop — Sat, Oct 10Floral Pumpkin Centrepiece Arrangement Workshop
1:00 PMPenticton
Sahara Garden Art, 407 Martin St. Discover the art of crafting a stunning Floral Pumpkin Centerpiece in this engaging…
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 Festival: Day 1 — Fri, Oct 16Okanagan International Film Festival: Day 1
West Kelowna$15
Landmark Cinemas Xtreme, 525 Highway 97 South. The Okanagan International Film Festival (OKIFF) celebrates Canadian…
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…
Oktoberfest at The Hatching Post — Fri, Oct 16Oktoberfest at The Hatching Post
3:00 AMThe Hatching Post Brewery & Smokery
The Hatching Post, 2850 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna. Join us for an another unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration at…
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
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 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…
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…
Live Music: The Young’Uns at The Hub on Martin — Fri, Oct 23Live Music: The Young’Uns at The Hub on Martin
9:00 PMPenticton$10
The Hub on Martin, 260 Martin Street. The Young’Uns For more than three decades, The Young’Uns have been a staple of the…
Saturday, October 24
The Great Gnome‑a‑Ween — Sat, Oct 24The Great Gnome‑a‑Ween
Truck 59 Ciderhouse$10-$49
Truck 59 Ciderhouse, 3887 Brown Road. West Kelowna’s favourite cidery is turning into a Halloween playground. Bring the…
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…
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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…
Harvest Celebration Tour & Tasting — Sep 10 – Oct 31Harvest Celebration Tour & Tasting
Quails' Gate Winery$75
Quails' Gate Winery, 3303 Boucherie Road. This immersive 90-minute experience celebrates one of the most exciting times…
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