Events
See what’s happening downtown
Our Events & Promotions
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.
Night Market
The Downtown Kelowna Night Market is a weekly Spring/Summer event that is held on Thursdays evening from 5pm – 10pm between May and August in Kerry Park and the 200 & 300 Blocks of Bernard Avenue.
Downtown After 5
Arguably Kelowna’s best business casual mixer, Downtown Kelowna After 5 turns traditional networking into a chance to unwind and get to know your neighbours. These events routinely draw 200+ guests looking to socialize, network, share ideas, and have a great time ‘After 5’.
Events in Downtown Kelowna
Organizing an event in Downtown Kelowna? We automatically source and list events posted on Google Events, Eventbrite or Facebook. Ensure it’s within the Downtown boundary, and we’ll handle the rest!
Together, let’s keep our community vibrant and engaged!
Canada Day Concert with the Kelowna City Concert Band
Admission: FREE - bring a lawn chair
Dates/Venues: Monday 1 July at 10 am
Rotary Arts Common
(in front of the Rotary Centre for the Arts, Cawston Avenue)
Don’t miss the chance to catch some live music on Canada Day, courtesy of Kelowna City Concert Band. The band has a long and proud tradition stretching back as far as 1894, and is privileged to perform for the City on Canada Day and Remembrance Day. They also offer free Concerts in the Park in June as well as a Christmas and a Spring Concert.
This year they will be performing at the Rotary Arts Common, right in the hub of all the action downtown. The program has something to please everyone, from marches and folk songs to music from the movies and big band classics.
Kelowna Ribfest
2025 brings back this popular family festival. This three-day event will be packed with mouthwatering rib competitions, live music, and a ton of family fun!
Enjoy top rib chefs battling it out in City Park, live music to keep you dancing, a dedicated kids zone, family activities, an artisan marketplace and much more. From diverse flavours, vegan options to engaging entertainment, there is something for everyone.
Don’t miss out on being at this much anticipated festival.
Kelowna Pet Lovers Club
Join us every first Saturday of the month to gather and explore various monthly topics related to pets such as wellness and preventive care, pest control, tips for lost and found pets, pet resources in Okanagan, pet adoption, pet books and more. This month veterinarian Dr. Jessie Wilkins of Mission Creek Animal Hospital will present a workshop on why parasite protection matters.
Winter Street Market
A magical day, kicking off the holiday season with thousands of visitors in the heart of Downtown. Loads of vendors and activities to get the whole family into the holiday spirit.
Taste of Downtown
Explore local eateries & drinkeries with Taste of Downtown! Celebrate Downtown Kelowna’s food & drink scene by trying delicious free samples, collecting signatures in your passport and entering to win great prizes.
