Kelowna Music Data Deep Dive 2026

27 July 2026 - data source: eikelowna.com

Includes Kelowna area music events only. (Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, and Lake Country)
Does not include private events or open mics / jams

Making The Scene

YTD Gigs Actually Played

(cancellations excluded)

1,587

gigs played

139

venues

570

artists

What do these numbers tell us?

So far this year 570 artists and bands have played 1,587 gigs in 139 different venues in and around Kelowna.

Local Musician Basic Statistics

These statistics reference Kelowna area musicians and their public gigs in and around Kelowna. It excludes touring musicians gigs in town as well as local musicians gigs outside of the area.

5.34

average ytd gigs played

Min
Max
Mean
Average
Median
Mode
1
89
5
5.34
3
1

Why Do We Display These Numbers?

We show this information for two related reasons: to make people aware of how few gigs most active musicians get and to encourage music lovers to get out and support the local scene

Local Solos & Duos Stats

These statistics reference Kelowna area musicians and their public gigs in and around Kelowna. It excludes touring musicians gigs in town as well as local musicians gigs outside of the area.

average ytd earnings $ 843

5.62

average ytd gigs played

Min
Max
Mean
Average
Median
Mode
1
88
5
5.62
2
1

What type of gigs for solos?

Local solo and duo artists tend to play most regularly at craft breweries and wineries, ocassionally at restaurants. In most cases solo and duo acts are booked for a single night only.

Local Trios & Bands Stats

These statistics reference Kelowna area musicians and their public gigs in and around Kelowna. It excludes touring musicians gigs in town as well as local musicians gigs outside of the area.

average ytd earnings $ 4,430

4.43

average ytd gigs played

Min
Max
Mean
Average
Median
Mode
1
27
4
4.43
2
1

What type of gig for bands?

Local bands tend to play bars or large pubs, with the occasional restaurant booking them. The bar gigs tend to be two-nighters where they would play on Friday and Saturday.

Busiest Artists

most gigs played
Rank Name Gigs
1 Jeff Piattelli 89
2 Cal Volpe 36
3 Shalisa 35
4 Poppa Dawg 29
5 Anna Jacyszyn 26
6 Okanagan Sax 24
7 Roseanarig 22
8 Josh Smith 20
9 Jese Lawrence 19
10 Robin Henry 17
most gigs booked
Rank Name Booked
1 Jeff Piattelli 98
2 Shalisa 38
2 Cal Volpe 38
4 Poppa Dawg 30
5 Anna Jacyszyn 26
6 Okanagan Sax 24
7 Josh Smith 23
7 Roseanarig 23
9 Robin Henry 20
10 Jese Lawrence 19

Busiest Bands

most gigs played
Rank Name Gigs
1 Jeff Piattelli Trio 49
2 Irish Trad Session 21
3 Linus 17
4 Lucky Monkey 13
4 Young'uns 13
4 Mama Wheelie 13
7 Crush XO 12
8 Harshmellows 11
9 Coverboy 10
9 Major Mambo 10
most gigs booked
Rank Name Booked
1 Jeff Piattelli Trio 49
2 Irish Trad Session 21
3 Linus 17
4 Harshmellows 13
4 Lucky Monkey 13
4 Young'uns 13
4 Mama Wheelie 13
8 Crush XO 12
8 Major Mambo 12
10 The Feels 10

ja
140
fe
166
ma
197
ap
189
ma
259
ju
264
ju
413
au
58
se
19
oc
5
no
2
de
1
130
156
233
188
257
268
350
347
250
185
199
145

Busiest Venues

most gigs played
Rank Name Gigs
1 O'Flannigan's Pub 93
2 Barn Owl Brewing 64
3 Red Bird Brewing 63
4 The Blue Gator 62
5 Whiski-Jacks 61
6 Kelowna Beer Institute 56
7 Kelowna Community Theatre 42
8 Sandhill Wines 39
9 Crown & Thieves 36
10 Three Lakes Brewing 34
most gigs booked
Rank Name Booked
1 O'Flannigan's Pub 98
2 Barn Owl Brewing 77
3 The Blue Gator 64
4 Red Bird Brewing 63
5 Whiski-Jacks 61
6 Kelowna Beer Institute 57
7 Kelowna Community Theatre 43
8 Peak Cellars 41
9 Sandhill Wines 40
10 Crown & Thieves 37

Busiest Genres

most gigs played
Rank Genre Gigs
1 Cover Artist 411
2 Singer/Songwriter 328
3 Cover Band 274
4 Blues 62
5 Indie 59
6 Jazz 52
6 Country 52
8 Instrumental 36
9 Tribute 34
10 Rock 27
most gigs booked
Rank Genre Booked
1 Cover Artist 454
2 Singer/Songwriter 359
3 Cover Band 290
4 Blues 64
5 Indie 63
6 Jazz 55
7 Country 53
8 Tribute 38
8 Instrumental 38
10 Rock 29

Year Over Year Stats

2020
2021
2022
2023
2025
2026
Gigs
544
1073
2221
1973
2708
1,587
Venues
54
82
143
129
150
139
Artists
169
231
461
433
723
570

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