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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 Beach Boys at Prospera Place
Endless Summer Gold Tour
Monday, March 24, 2025
Riley Green at Prospera Place
Damn Country Music Tour
Friday, March 28, 2025
Bush at Prospera Place
Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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

The Theatres

Kelowna Community Theatre

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

Daniel Lapp & the OSO at KCT
Evening Show
Friday, March 7, 2025
The Wildflowers at KCT
Tom Petty Tribute Band
Friday, March 21, 2025
Tommy Emmanuel at KCT
Australian Guitar Virtuoso
Tuesday, April 1, 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.

Tonye Aganaba at Mary Irwin Theatre
Evening Show
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Nouveanu Funk at Mary Irwin
Evening Show
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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.

Maryjane's Last Dance at Creekside Theatre
Tom Petty Tribute Show
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Stephen Fearing & the Sentimentals at Creekside
Evening Show
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Luca Fogale at Creekside Theatre
One Night Only
Thursday, March 27, 2025
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The Clubs & Pubs

97th St Pub

At the Best Western Plus Hotel on Hwy 97.

Poppa Dawg at 97 St Pub
Evening Show
Saturday, March 8, 2025
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Barn Owl Brewing

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

Cal Volpe at Barn Owl Brewing
Evening Show
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Jeff Piattelli at Barn Owl Brewing
Afternoon Show
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Shalisa at Barn Owl Brewing
Evening Show
Wednesday, March 12, 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.

Dirt Road Kings at The Blue Gator
First of Two Nights
Friday, March 7, 2025
Dirt Road Kings at The Blue Gator
Last of Two Nights
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Mama Wheelie at The Blue Gator
First of Two Nights
Friday, March 14, 2025
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Buffalo Rouge

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

Sean Blake at Buffalo Rouge
Evening Show
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Brent Tyler at Buffalo Rouge
Evening Show
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Joshua Smith at Buffalo Rouge
Evening Show
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Crown & Thieves

Roseanarig at Crown & Thieves
in The Broken Hearts Club
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Roseanarig at Crown & Thieves
in The Broken Hearts Club
Thursday, March 20, 2025
James Hay Blues Band at Crown & Thieves
in the Broken Hearts Club
Friday, April 11, 2025
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Freddy's Brewpub

Out by the Grand 10

Open Mic at Freddy's
Hosted by Michael Stanley Edward
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Ty & Dusty at Freddy's Brewpub
with Nathan Dobson
Friday, March 7, 2025
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Kettle River Brewing

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Lakesider Brewing

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Mickie's Pub

Roseanarig at Mickie's Pub
Evening Show
Saturday, March 8, 2025
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O'Flannigan's

Showcase Night at O'Flannigan's
Hosted by Jeff Piattelli
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Poundsign at O'Flannigan's
First of Two Nights
Friday, March 7, 2025
Poundsign at O'Flannigan's
Last of Two Nights
Saturday, March 8, 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.

Three Little Birds at Red Bird Brewing
Aidan Mayes, Nevaeh Dyson, Andrew Judah
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Mother Sun at Red Bird Brewing
with Jazz Implication
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Free Label at Red Bird Brewing
Evening Show
Friday, March 7, 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.

Busty and the Bass at Revelry
The Mannequin Tour
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Ignite at Revelry
with Death By Stereo
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Blu & Exile at Revelry
with Spark Houston
Saturday, March 8, 2025
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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

Cal Volpe at Three Lakes Brewing
Evening Show
Friday, March 7, 2025
Robin Henry at Three Lakes Brewing
Evening Show
Thursday, March 27, 2025
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Whiski-Jack's

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

Instario at Whiski-Jacks
First of Two Nights
Friday, March 7, 2025
Instario at Whiski-Jacks
Last of Two Nights
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Jam Night at Whiski-Jacks
Hosted by Jeff Piattelli Trio
Sunday, March 9, 2025
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The Restaurants

Dunnenzies Downtown

Mean Bikini at DunnEnzies Downtown
Evening Show
Thursday, March 6, 2025
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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.

Cover2Cover 80s Edition at DunnEnzies Mission
CANCELLED
Saturday, March 8, 2025
The Booze Blenders at DunnEnzies Mission
Evening Show
Friday, March 14, 2025
Wild Rose Refugees at DunnEnzies Mission
Classic Rock
Saturday, March 15, 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, March 29, 2025
Dynamic Duo at Soul de Cuba
Evening Show
Friday, April 4, 2025
Major Mambo at Soul de Cuba
$15 Cover Cuban Classics Night
Saturday, April 26, 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.

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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

Aidan Mayes at Grizzli Winery
Happy Hour Music
Friday, March 7, 2025
Tess Anderson at Grizzli Winery
Happy Hour Music
Friday, March 14, 2025
ROM Collective at Grizzli Winery
Happy Hour Music
Friday, March 21, 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 the RCA
Hosted by Craig Thomson
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Devon Coyote at Delta Grand
M O N T A N A ' S - B R I E R
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Jazz Jam at the RCA
Hosted by Craig Thomson
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Sandhill Wines

Colin Calnan at Sandhill Wines
Happy Hour
Friday, March 7, 2025
Billy Wiseman at Sandhill Wines
Happy Hour Music
Monday, March 17, 2025
Roseanarig at Sandhill Wines
Happy Hour Music
Friday, March 21, 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.

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Waterfront Park

Out of Town

Blue Grotto

In Kamloops

Cambium Cider

In Vernon

Predator Ridge Resort

Apollo Agua at Predator Ridge
Evening Show
Thursday, March 6, 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.

History

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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