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Venues in Kelowna

by eiKelowna.com

Music Venues in Kelowna

Arena, Theatres, Pubs, Clubs, Restaurants, etc.

Kelowna is home to dozens of venues that host music events either regularily or occasionally. They include an arena, several theatres, and many pubs and restaurants that have artists or bands playing on the weekends or even more frequently.

The majority of music venues are in the downtown core, but there are many hot spots throughout the city, out on the edges, and in West Kelowna and Lake Country as well.

NOTE - The COVID-19 pandemic and the provincial emergency delcaration have put a hold on live music performances in Kelowna and across BC. As restrictions loosen and live events start getting booked again, this page and others in our music section will begin to fill up again.

The Arena

Prospera Place

1223 Water Street
Kelowna

The arival of Prospera Place put Kelowna solidly on the map for major artists and bands when touring Western Canada. The arena won the award for best venue of its size in all of Canada shortly after opening and has been hosting big concerts ever since.

Past performers have included Bryan Adams, Sting, Elton John, Ray Charles, Chicago, Steve Earle, Matchbox Twenty, Dwight Yoakum and countless others.

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Upcoming Events

The Theatres

Kelowna Community Theatre

Downtown in the Cultural District, KCT hosts the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra as well as many touring artists.

Okanagan Symphony at Kelowna Community Theatre
Yuletide Ukulele
Friday, December 15, 2023
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Mary Irwin Theatre

Also downtown in the Cultural District, the Mary Irwin Theatre brings in smaller name artists and hosts events such as wedding expos and awards shows.

Songs of the Southern Belles at Mary Irwin
Country Christmas
Saturday, December 16, 2023
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Creekside Theatre

Out in Lake Country, Creekside Theatre welcomes acts year round from a broad range of genres.

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The Clubs & Pubs

97th St Pub

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Barn Owl Brewing

This new craft brewery is now hosting live music on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Zach McPhee at Barn Owl Brewing
Evening Show
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Kailee McGuire at Barn Owl Brewing
Afternoon Show
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Michaela Bray at Barn Owl Brewing
Evening Show
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Blue Gator

The long standing home of the blues in downtown Kelowna. Under normal circumstances, live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Rockaholicks at The Blue Gator
First of Two Nights
Friday, December 8, 2023
Rockaholicks at The Blue Gator
Last of Two Nights
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Crush XO at The Blue Gator
First of Two Nights
Friday, December 15, 2023
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Caché Lounge

This hidden gem, tucked away inside the Prestige Inn, is closed for the time being. Hoping to re-open when Covid-19 restrictions lessen.

Copper Brewing

Paul Byrne at Copper Brewing
Evening Show
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Mark Irving at Copper Brewing
Evening Show
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Poppa Dawg at Copper Brewing
Evening Show
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Freddy's Brewpub

Out by the Grand 10

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Lakesider Brewing

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O'Flannigan's

Showcase Night at O'Flannigan's
Hosted by Jeff Piattelli
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Bush Party at O'Flannigan's
First of Two Nights
Friday, December 8, 2023
Bush Party at O'Flannigan's
Last of Two Nights
Saturday, December 9, 2023
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Red Bird Brewing

Red Bird is currently doing a major renovation and when it's complete will result in both an indoor live music space as well as an outdoor one. Please be patient for live music to return in spring 2022.

Three Little Birds at Red Bird Brewing
Hosted by Michael Averill
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Shalisa at Red Bird Brewing
with Torrey Woody and Danny McBride
Saturday, December 9, 2023
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Revelry Food+Music Hub

Revelry Food+Music Hub is Kelowna's newest live music venue and is unique in that it was designed first and foremost as a music venue. There is a stage, and lighting, and great sound.

Fort Knox Five at Revelry
with Manteasah
Friday, December 15, 2023
Hot Sax at Revelry
New Years Eve Show
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Hotel Mira at Revelry
I'm Not Myself Tour
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Shore Line Brewing

Shore Line, situated directly across from the lake, is making its mark on the scene by bringing in live music on Monday evenings.

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Soma Craft Cidery

Located in East Kelowna, Soma Craft Cidery is hosting live music in its new 65 seat lounge a couple times per month.

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Whiski-Jack's

West Kelowna's busiest live music venue for decades, and they're booking again!

Poppa Dawg Band at Whiski-Jacks
First of Two Nights
Friday, December 15, 2023
Poppa Dawg Band at Whiski-Jacks
Last of Two Nights
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Rockaholicks at Whiski-Jacks
First of Two Nights
Friday, December 22, 2023
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The Restaurants

The Curious Cafe

Quickly becoming a favourite Kelowna listening room thanks to the private outdoor patio and carefully selected singer/songrwriter performers

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Dunnenzies Downtown

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Dunnenzies Mission

In the building that housed The Minstrel Cafe for decades, DunnEnzies is doing its best to re-establish the location as one of the premier live music venues in town.

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Grizzly Bear Bistro + Bar

Out by the airport, and hosting live music 3 days a week.

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Marmalade Cat Cafe

Memphis Blues

Salt & Brick

Salt & Brick is centrally located downtown on Bernard Ave.

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Sammy Js

Sammy Js has just nicely tipped their toe into the whole live music thing when Covid hit. Here's hoping they're all the way back in when things are back to normal.

Soul de Cuba

Vintner's Grill

Vintner's Poolside Grill has been providing live music 2 nights a week for years, although like many others they are paused during these Covid times.

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West Coast Grill & Oyster Bar

Wings Kelowna

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The Rest

Blind Tiger Vineyards

Live music is on hold until the warm weather returns, but what a gorgeous setting for catching some tunes.

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Forbidden Spirits

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Frind Estate Winery

Jeff Piattelli at Frind Winery
Evening Show
Saturday, December 9, 2023
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Grizzli Winery

Paolo Rigoni at Grizzli Winery
Happy Hour Music
Friday, December 8, 2023
Jeff Piattelli at Grizzli Winery
Happy Hour Music
Friday, December 15, 2023
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Mission Hill Winery

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O'Rourke's Peak Cellars

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Placery Lounge

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Priest Creek Winery

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Rotary Centre for the Arts

Weekly jazz jams and School of Blues sessions, as well as other music events, happen regularly in the atrium space just inside the RCA.

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Sandhill Wines

Shakers Lounge

In Urban Distilleries.

Paul Byrne at Shakers Lounge
Inside Urban Distilleries
Friday, December 8, 2023
Nevaeh Dyson at Shakers Cocktail Lounge
Inside Urban Distilleries
Friday, December 15, 2023
Joshua Smith at Shakers Cocktail Lounge
Inside Urban Distilleries
Friday, December 22, 2023
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Sperling Vineyards

On Benvoilin close to Father Pandosy Mission, this winery started hosting music late in 2021.

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Vibrant Vine

Several shows a weekend, often from Thursday through Sunday, means The Vibrant Vine may in fact be the busiest live music venue in Kelowna these days. Ample open spaces, tables far apart, Okanagan summer days and evenings. Lots to like.

Ben Klick at The Vibrant Vine
with Walter Jane
Friday, December 8, 2023
Bianca Berkland at The Vibrant Vine
Jazz Christmas
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Sista B and the Boyz at The Vibrant Vine
Evening Show
Friday, December 15, 2023
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Waterfront Park

Out of Town

Blue Grotto

In Kamloops

BX Press Cider

In Vernon

Predator Ridge Resort

Nevaeh Dyson at Predator Ridge
Evening Show
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Jonathan Williams at Predator Ridge
Evening Show
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Summerland Lakefront Resort

The Globe Cafe

Up at Big White Ski Resort

The Longhorn Pub

In Vernon

Headway at The Longhorn Pub
New Years Eve Show
Sunday, December 31, 2023
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Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

In Vernon

Venues We Lost

Doc Willoughby's

Doc's has sold and in its place will be Bernie's, a venue that will be focused on film and which may feature music occassionally. A huge loss to the local music scene as it hosted well over a thousand live music events during its decades as one of the busiest venues in the scene.

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House of Rose Winery

House of Rose, under the ownership of Aura Rose, hosted live music events two days a week during the summer months for 8 years. The winery and vineyards have been sold, and the new owners will no longer be even running a winery, let alone hosting live music. A great variety of musicians played House of Rose over the years, and the venue will be missed.

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Italian Kitchen

The Italian Kitchen in Lake Country unfortunately suffered a catastrophic fire in September. The owners looked for a new location but unfortunately have ultimately decided not to reopen. It was a great venue for dinner jazz for a number of years.

MTL

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Reviews

Jesse Cook at Kelowna Community Theatre

Jesse Cook

Other-Worldly World Music Performance at KCT

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Mavis Staples at Kelowna Community Theatre

Mavis Staples

True "Tour-de-Force" Performance at KCT

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Santana at Prospera Place

Carlos Santana

Running The Hell Away From Normal

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