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Sunshine, Music & Waterfront Celebrations
Summer in Kelowna is when the valley turns vibrant. Long sunny days stretch into warm evenings filled with live music, festivals, and community celebrations along the shores of Okanagan Lake.
Signature events define the season. Music lovers gather for the high-energy Rock the Lake Festival, while Parks Alive! fills neighbourhood parks with free performances all summer long. Kelowna Pride Month celebrates love, inclusion, and community with colourful events across the city, and Canada Day lights up the waterfront with music, food trucks, and fireworks.
Adventure seekers can test their endurance at the legendary Across the Lake Swim, while food lovers and festival goers can experience unique gatherings like the elegant outdoor dining event Dîner en Blanc Okanagan and the community celebration Kelowna Made, which highlights the creativity, culture, and spirit of the city.
Whether you are chasing music, culture, sport, or lakeside celebrations, summer events in Kelowna offer unforgettable ways to experience the Okanagan.
Explore the events below and start planning your summer.
Celebrate love, inclusion, and community with parades, performances, and vibrant Pride events happening throughout Kelowna.
Watch longboard racers reach thrilling speeds as they descend Knox Mountain in this exciting downhill skate competition.
Run through scenic vineyards, along Mission Creek Greenway, and finish beside the lake in this picturesque Okanagan race.
Celebrate Indigenous cultures, traditions, and communities through performances, storytelling, and cultural events on June 21.
Classic cars, hot rods, and specialty vehicles line the waterfront during this Father’s Day tradition in Kelowna.
A celebration of comics, cosplay, gaming, and pop culture featuring vendors, artists, panels, and fan experiences.
Celebrate Canada’s birthday with live music, family activities, food trucks, and fireworks lighting up Kelowna’s waterfront.
Downtown Bernard Avenue transforms into a pedestrian promenade filled with patios, public art, entertainment, and summer energy.
A multi-day outdoor music festival featuring top rock artists performing downtown Kelowna at Prospera Place.
Enjoy free family-friendly concerts and performances hosted in parks across Kelowna throughout July and August.
Dress in white and gather for an elegant secret-location dinner where hundreds of guests share a beautiful outdoor dining experience.
Award-winning ribbers from across Canada serve up smoky barbecue, live entertainment, and family fun at City Park.
Canada’s oldest open-water swim challenges participants to cross Okanagan Lake in this iconic Kelowna summer tradition.
Enjoy free family-friendly concerts and performances hosted in parks across Kelowna throughout July and August.
Celebrate the BC Day long weekend with live music, community energy, and craft brews at Red Bird Brewing.
Downtown Bernard Avenue transforms into a pedestrian promenade filled with patios, public art, entertainment, and summer energy.
Swim, bike, and run through Kelowna’s scenic landscapes in this iconic triathlon attracting athletes from across Canada.
A community celebration showcasing Kelowna’s culture, creativity, sport, food, and Indigenous heritage.
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