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Kelowna Culture Days Kick Off Party
Celebrate the start of Culture Days with an evening of free arts and culture experiences for all ages, whether inside the Rotary Centre for the Arts or outside in Arts Commons.
HANDS ON CREATIVITY
• Fibre arts with Ponderosa Fibre Arts Guild in their studio
• Dance classes with World Beat Dance in the Virgin Radio Studio
• Mini canvas paint-a-thon in the Boardroom
ART EXHIBITS
• 2026 Artist in Residence exhibition
• Alternator Gallery
• ARTSCO Studio
COMMUNITY ART & THEATRE
• Animate Kelowna and a sidewalk chalk art competition with Obi Nwosisi
• Shelter with Aaron Broesky
• New Vintage Theatre’s fall performance preview
CULTURAL PLAN LAUNCH
• Reception for Kelowna Creates Cultural Plan in the Atrium
OUTSIDE IN ARTS COMMONS
• DJ Marwa with Sunsets and Sets outside in Arts Commons
• Aerial performance by Anne Bissonnette
OK TOGETHER: WILDFIRE RELIEF CONCERT
Start the celebration early and join Creative Okanagan for a benefit concert from 3 to 9 p.m. in the Mary Irwin Theatre inside the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting wildfire relief efforts.
Selestial Saturdays
Blast off into the cosmos with the intergalactic duo Joan & Janice Everyday for their monthly Selestial Saturdays show! These alien queens bring otherworldly energy, meticulously crafted performances, and all the fabulous chaos you need for an unforgettable night.
Door: 7:30 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Cover: $5
What may appear chaotic is actually a carefully planned performance that's truly out of this world. Expect jaw-dropping artistry, hilarious moments, and pure entertainment from two of the most unique queens around. Bring your crew, reserve your spot, and get ready for a night that's simply celestial!
motionball Marathon of Sport Kelowna
Kelowna’s motionball Marathon of Sport, presented by Kelowna Toyota in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation, returns to City Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Everyone is welcome to join us for a full day of inclusive sports, fundraising and fun. Participants of all abilities will come together to compete, connect and help create meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
On event day, each team will be paired with local Special Olympics BC – Kelowna athletes who will compete alongside them throughout the day. Together, teams will rotate through a variety of sports and activities while enjoying live entertainment, prizes and an unforgettable day of inclusion.
With more than 40 teams and over 60 local Special Olympics athletes expected to participate, we are aiming to make this our largest event yet.
