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.
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’.
Winter Street Market
Winter Street Market & Light Up was held on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Over 17,000 people visited the Market, with Stuart Park filled to the brim for Light Up at 5:00pm! It was a wonderful day full of plenty of fun and magic.
See you in 2026!
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!
Queerdo Assassin
The first bracket of BC's newest drag competition hits the Lounge. The first half is authentic queer art: contestants perform numbers that show you exactly who they are as drag artists. The second half turns into a series of lip sync battles to Kylie Minogue's best of the 2000s.
Ginger Snapp, Star Cross, Cat Astrophe and Sapphic Lullaby are vying for the spot, and only one advances to the finals in March. Pick a favourite early — you'll be following them until spring.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $10 in advance (plus GST and ticketing fee) · $15 all-inclusive at the door
19+ event
Friday, November 6 at the Lounge, hosted by Khalora Form. Seating is limited, so book ahead. We respectfully acknowledge that the Unicorn Lounge Kelowna resides on the unceded, traditional territory of the syilx (Okanagan) people. To learn more about the syilx nation please visit their website: https://www.syilx.org/about-us/syilx-nation/
Ballet Kelowna presents Four Voices
Ballet Kelowna opens its 2026/27 season with Four Voices, a striking mixed program of established and emerging choreographic perspectives. On stage November 6 + 7, 2026, at the Kelowna Community Theatre, the compelling season opener will feature two audience favourites––Simone Orlando’s poignant Remembrance Day tribute, Acts of Remembrance, and Trey McIntyre’s delightfully dazzling, The Reassuring Effects (of Form and Poetry)––as well as the world premiere of two new works from Ballet Kelowna’s own Rehearsal Director Joanna Lige and Company Dancer Donaldo Nava, who both make their solo choreographic debuts. The 2026/27 season is presented by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation. Tickets and information at balletkelowna.ca
Harmony Radio After Dark
One night, one radio dial, a century of songs.
White Sails A Cappella Chorus turns the Mary Irwin Theatre into a late-night radio studio on Friday, November 6th. The audience tunes in as the dial moves through the decades, with songs you'll still be singing in the car.
A live radio host at the mic, and a chorus that will fill the station airwaves will make for a one-of-a-kind event you and your friends won't want to miss. Arrive early or linger at intermission for the silent auction and grab your 50/50 tickets.
A portion of the proceeds goes to Central Okanagan Hospice Association.
Tickets and more details at https://HarmonyRadioShow.ca
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.
