making the scene

open mics & jam nights


in and around kelowna

What is an open mic?

An open mic is an event when professionals and amateurs alike can take turns sharing a couple songs or some spoken word pieces or comedy bits, depending on the given open mic event. Several venues around Kelowna are hosting them on a regular basis now, and for the most part the turnouts have been very good.

What is a jam night?

Jam nights typically allow for musicians who may or may not know each other to get up on stage and play together. Some jams provide drums and amps, but other than that you are encouraged to bring your own instruments.

Open Mics and Jam Nights in Kelowna

Intro to the Kelowna Open Mic and Jam Night Scene on YouTube


Upcoming Events

Open mics and jam sessions happening in and around Kelowna.

NOTE - The COVID-19 pandemic and the provincial emergency delcaration have put a hold on live music performances and other public gatherings in Kelowna and across BC. As such, we encourage you to verify with the venues of listed events regarding any upcoming shows that we have listed here on this page.

Open Mic at Shore Line Brewing
Hosted by James Windsor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Jazz Jam at the RCA
Hosted by Craig Thonsom
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Open Mic at Marmalade Cat Cafe
Hosted by October Sky
Friday, September 12, 2025
Jam Night at Whiski-Jacks
Hosted by Jeff Piattelli Band
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Open Mic at AesthetiKs LAB
Hosted by Max Squire
Monday, September 15, 2025
Open Mic at Unleashed Brewing
Hosted by Dale Disimone
Monday, September 15, 2025
Open Mic at Ellipsis 51
Hosted by Paolo Rigoni
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Open Mic at Freddy's
Hosted by Michael Stanley Edward
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Open Mic at Shore Line Brewing
Hosted by James Windsor
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Jazz Jam at the RCA
Hosted by Craig Thomson
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Jam Night at Whiski-Jacks
Hosted by Jeff Piattelli Band
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Open Mic at AesthetiKs LAB
Hosted by Max Squire
Monday, September 22, 2025
Open Mic at Unleashed Brewing
Hosted by Dale Disimone
Monday, September 22, 2025
Open Mic at Freddy's
Hosted by Michael Stanley Edward
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Open Mic at Shor Line Brewing
Hosted by James Windsor
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Jazz Jam at the RCA
Hosted by Craig Thomson
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Open Mic at Buffalo Rouge
Hosted by Nika & Ethan
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Jam Night at Whiski-Jacks
Hosted by Jeff Piattelli Band
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Open Mic at AesthetiKs LAB
Hosted by Max Squire
Monday, September 29, 2025
Open Mic at Unleashed Brewing
Hosted by Dale Disimone
Monday, September 29, 2025
Open Mic at Freddy's
Hosted by Michael Stanley Edward
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Drum Circle at Rotary Centre for the Arts
Hosted by Jim Copeman
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Open Mic at Ellipsis 51
Hosted by Paolo Rigoni
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Drum Circle at Rotary Centre for the Arts
Hosted by Jim Copeman
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Open Mic at Ellipsis 51
Hosted by Paolo Rigoni
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Drum Circle at Rotary Centre for the Arts
Hosted by Jim Copeman
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Open Mic at Ellipsis 51
Hosted by Paolo Rigoni
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Featured venues include:


Ellipsis 51

PA provided.
Frequency is bi-weekly

Freddy's Brewpub

PA and backline provided, just bring your instrument. Sign-up is first come, first served.
Frequency is weekly

Frequency Sound

PA provided. Sign up early, order is by draw.
Frequency is monthly

Kettle River Brewing

PA supplied. Bring your own instrument..
Frequency is every Wednesday

O'Flannigan's

PA, amps and drums provided. Sign-up is first come, first served.
Frequency is every Thursday

Pretty Not Bad

PA and backline provided, just bring your instrument. Sign-up is first come, first served.
Frequency is weekly

Red Bird Brewing

PA provided. Sign-up is first come, first served.
Weekly from October to May

Rotary Centre for the Arts

PA, piano, drums, and backline provided. Sign-up is first come, first served.
Weekly year round.

Shore Line Brewing

PA provided. Sign-up is first come, first served.
Frequency is weekly

Whiski-Jacks

PA and backline provided, just bring your instrument. Sign-up is first come, first served.
Frequency is weekly


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