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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

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Prospera Place
All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Machine Head at Prospera Place
with In Flames
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Jason Isbell at Prospera Place
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Monday, May 12, 2025
Cirque du Soleil at Prospera Place
Crystal Tour
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Cirque du Soleil at Prospera Place
Crystal Tour
Friday, May 23, 2025

The Theatres

Kelowna Community Theatre

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

Ballet Kelowna at KCT
Vividus: Full Of Life
Friday, May 2, 2025
Ballet Kelowna at KCT
Vividus: Full Of Life
Saturday, May 3, 2025
The Stampeders at Kelowna Community Theatre
Canadian Classic Rock Legends
Monday, May 12, 2025
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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.

Let's Go Surfin'! at Mary Irwin Theatre
Beach Boys Tribute Show
Friday, May 30, 2025
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Creekside Theatre

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

Steven Page at Creekside Theatre
Evening Show
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Valdy at Creekside Theatre
Evening Show
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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The Clubs & Pubs

97th St Pub

At the Best Western Plus Hotel on Hwy 97.

Eva-Louise at 97 St Pub
Evening Show
Saturday, May 10, 2025
James Hay at 97 St Pub
Evening Show
Saturday, June 28, 2025
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Barn Owl Brewing

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

Brent Tyler at Barn Owl Brewing
Afternoon Show
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Giselle Sanderson at Barn Owl Brewing
Evening Show
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Andrew Smith & Bruce Wiebe at Barn Owl
Afternoon Show
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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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.

Instario at The Blue Gator
First of Two Nights
Friday, May 2, 2025
Instario at The Blue Gator
Last of Two Nights
Saturday, May 3, 2025
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Buffalo Rouge

This craft brewery is new to hosting live music, but is now hosting something every week.

Tim Rhyno at Buffalo Rouge
Eevning Show
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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Crown & Thieves

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Freddy's Brewpub

Out by the Grand 10

Just Us at Freddy's Brewpub
Evening Show
Friday, May 2, 2025
Ryan Donn at Freddy's Brewpub
Full Band Second Set
Saturday, May 24, 2025
James Hay at Freddy's Brewpub
Evening Show
Friday, May 30, 2025
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Kettle River Brewing

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Lakesider Brewing

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Mickie's Pub

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O'Flannigan's

Showcase Night at O'Flannigan's
Hosted by Jeff Piattelli
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Poundsign at O'Flannigan's
First of Two Nights
Friday, May 2, 2025
Poundsign at O'Flannigan's
Last of Two Nights
Saturday, May 3, 2025
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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.

Eric Braun at Red Bird Brewing
with Kate Reid & Nik Poli
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Kailee Duggan at Red Bird Brewing
with Kansas Lee
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Reuben and The Dark at Red Bird Brewing
with The Bullhorn Singers
Sunday, May 4, 2025
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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.

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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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Three Lakes Brewing

Two's A Pair at Three Lakes Brewing
Evening Show
Friday, May 2, 2025
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Whiski-Jack's

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

Jeff Piattelli Trio at Whiski-Jacks
First of Two Nights
Friday, May 2, 2025
Jeff Piattelli Trio at Whiski-Jacks
Last of Two Nights
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Big Boss Man at Whiski-Jacks
First of Two Nights
Friday, May 9, 2025
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The Restaurants

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.

Wild Rose Refugees at DunnEnzies Mission
Evening Show
Sunday, May 4, 2025
ROM Collective at DunnEnzies Mission
Evening Show
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Grizzly Bear Bistro + Bar

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

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Soul de Cuba

Major Mambo at Soul de Cuba
$15 Cover Cuban Classics Night
Saturday, May 31, 2025

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.

Robin Henry at Vintner's Grill
Evening Show
Friday, May 2, 2025
Carol & Will at Vintner's Grill
Evening Show
Friday, May 23, 2025
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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

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Grizzli Winery

Lewis Cardinal at Grizzli Winery
Happy Hour
Friday, May 2, 2025
Robin Henry at Grizzli Winery
Happy Hour
Friday, September 5, 2025
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Mission Hill Winery

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O'Rourke's Peak Cellars

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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.

Jazz Jam at Rotary Centre for the Arts
Hosted by Craig Thomson
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Drum Circle at Rotary Centre for the Arts
Hosted by Jim Copeman
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Jazz Jam at Rotary Centre for the Arts
Hosted by Craig Thomson
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Sandhill Wines

Poppa Dawg at Sandhill Wines
Happy Hour Music
Friday, May 2, 2025
Rollin' Coal at Sandhill Wines
Happy Hour
Friday, May 16, 2025

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.

Jon Bentley at Jacko's Lounge
Moonlight Jazz Series
Friday, May 2, 2025
Kris Zulinick at The Vibrant Vine
Vibes at the Vine
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Dynamic Duo at The Vibrant Vine
Vibes at the Vine
Sunday, May 4, 2025
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Waterfront Park

Out of Town

Blue Grotto

In Kamloops

Cambium Cider

In Vernon

Predator Ridge Resort

Robin Henry at Predator Ridge
Evening Show
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Robin Henry at Predator Ridge
Evening Show
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Summerland Lakefront Resort

The Dream Cafe

The Globe Cafe

Up at Big White Ski Resort

The Hub On Martin

The Longhorn Pub

In Vernon

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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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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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