Downtown Kelowna is host to many exciting events all through the year. Whether hosted by the Association, the city, or other businesses or partners you’re sure to find something fun to do in #downtownkelowna. Find out more about what’s happening below.
Kelowna's premier ROCK music festival, right in the heart of the city.
July 11-13, 2025.
Anthony D’Alessandro is a Toronto-based pianist, composer, and bandleader known for his natural swing and groove. Praised by WholeNote Magazine for his “scintillating technique,” he has performed at top venues worldwide, including the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club and Birdland in NYC, and Koerner Hall in Toronto.
He has collaborated with Canada’s jazz elite, including Caity Gyorgy, Neil Swainson, Terry Clarke, and Ernesto Cervini, as well as NYC musicians like Benny Benack III and Joe Farnsworth.
D’Alessandro’s debut album Searchin’ (2024) features Benack, Swainson, Cervini, and Gyorgy. Searchin’ was called a “gem of an album” (Jersey Jazz Magazine) and an “uplifting and feel-good jazz record” (Paris Move). His composition Tune for Monty was selected for CBC Music’s Songs You Need to Hear.
With a fresh yet rooted approach, D’Alessandro is a rising force in jazz. This performance will feature:
Anthony D’Alessandro - piano
Benny Benack III - vocals & trumpet
Zachary Griffin - saxophone
Jonathan Chapman - bass
Ernesto Cervini - drums
CSN Collision is inviting you to Kelowna’s favourite family event on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 from 10am to 2pm.
Join us at Kelowna City Park for this FREE, FUN, FUELED event. This year’s show has something for everyone, starting with an impressive lineup of vehicles from hot rods to custom cars to motorcycles. There is a dedicated kid’s zone for little engines that want to, go, go, go and a culinary collective of food & beverage vendors to refuel empty tanks.
While you are at the show, don’t miss your chance to take home a piece of car history by purchasing a souvenir t-shirt or get a photo taken with Florence the VW bus – the travelling photo booth!
All proceeds from the car show go to the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Kelowna. We look forward to seeing you there!
Oh… and Lift Auto Group has purchased a 2020 GMC Acadia AT4 AWD and donated it to the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre. The Child & Youth Advocacy Centre will be selling tickets for a chance to win the car… TICKET SALES OPENING SOON!
We invite you to the Okanagan Pet Expo!
Join us June 1st at the Laurel Packinghouse and Square to see and learn all there is to know about pets! Come browse vendors, speak to pet experts, enjoy speakers & demos, and more fun!
Tickets will be available soon at www.okanaganpetexpo.com!
Okanagan Pet Expo
June 1st, 2025
10AM-4PM
Laurel Packinghouse & Square
For more information or if you are interested in being a vendor at this event, please visit: https://www.okanaganpetexpo.com/
Drop off your new or gently used craft supplies and tools at the Downtown Kelowna Library from May 8th-22nd and receive an early-bird ticket to the swap. Then join us on May 24th for the swap to grab new-to-you supplies, discover new hobbies, and connect with fellow crafters.
THE COMIC STRIPPERS (19+ Only)
Friday May 23 2025
8 PM
Rotary Centre for the Arts
Mary Irwin Theatre
$49 + fees
$44 + fees groups of 6+
https://theatre.kelowna.ca/upcoming-events/rca-comic-strippers-19
A stripper parody and improv comedy show
The award-winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits.
A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLY
WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.
A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. They try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance”, and they are ready to make you laugh. Semi undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy.
'BEST LIVE PRODUCTION' Canadian Comedy Award Winner
★★★★★ “Extremely Funny!” - UK Fringe Review
“The show is suitable for both men and women. An entertaining ride where anything goes.” – Rip It Up Magazine
"One of the most hilarious shows I've ever seen." - Vancouver Sun
www.thecomicstrippers.com
Pricing
Adult CA $58.45 ($49.00 + $2.10 CIF + $7.35 Service Fee)
Group (6+) Ticket Price CA $53.45 ($44.00 + $2.10 CIF + $7.35 Service Fee)
All above prices include GST.
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Mary Irwin Theatre at the Rotary Centre for the Arts event tickets include a $2.10 Capital Improvement Fee (CIF). A service fee is added for box office costs, card processing, and taxes. The Comic Strippers tickets and their applicable fees are non-refundable.
Part networking event, part foodgasm, this smorgasbord for the soul takes place in various venues in Downtown Kelowna.
SHOP great vendors and local retailers. ENJOY the atmosphere. EAT at a downtown restaurant or grab a snack from a Food Truck. PLAY in the kids zone. DANCE to the music at one of our stages – with a variety of acts there is something for everyone!
