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!
Learning a Language: nsyilxcen for Everyone Level 3
Would you like to greet students or visitors in nsyilxcən? Would you like to master some basic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture and connection to place? This workshop will give participants a start on pronunciation, greetings and language meaning.
This class is for everyone, regardless of heritage. This workshop is designed as a series of four sessions. Dates are Tuesdays, Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17, 2026. Price is the total for all four sessions.
Please contact us directly at [email protected] to inquire about free tickets for members of Indigenous nations.
nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues
Continue your journey with the nsyilxcen language and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture. Through a series of dynamic classes, students with a beginner understanding of nsyilxcen will engage with each other and their instructor as they continue their learning. This class is presented in partnership with Wildrose Native Traditions and is for everyone, regardless of heritage.
Students are required to have attended nsyilxcen for Everyone, levels 1, 2 and 3 or have a beginner’s understanding of nsyilxcen.
Please contact us directly at [email protected] to inquire about free tickets for members of Indigenous nations.
Red Bull Turn It Up
Come join Red Bull for a legendary night to kick off Halloween weekend!
Red Bull Turn It Up is a live DJ competition where four local DJ crews go head-to-head in a series of short, themed battles. DJs have to think on their feet and choose tracks that fit each theme, while the crowd decides who moves forward.
Each DJ is assigned either Red or Blue, and guests receive a wristband when they arrive to vote for their favourite DJ throughout the event. After three battles, the winning crew takes home the Red Bull Turn It Up title and trophy!
19+ event. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Grab your tickets for $10 today!
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.
