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BC’s Best Festivals & Events in Kelowna

Explore Art Events and Festivals in Kelowna

Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a vibrant city known for its stunning lakeside views, beautiful vineyards, and flourishing arts scene. With its growing community of local artists, galleries, and creative events, Kelowna is a cultural hub in British Columbia, offering a wide range of art events and festivals throughout the year.

From art exhibitions and craft fairs to wine and art festivals, Kelowna offers a diverse selection of events that showcase the region’s creativity and talent. Whether you’re exploring local galleries, attending a live performance, or participating in a seasonal arts celebration, Kelowna’s art events provide a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors and residents alike. Check out our guide below for the latest art events and festivals in Kelowna and experience the city’s artistic energy against the backdrop of its stunning natural beauty.

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The Tree Planters | Kelowna Art Gallery

Kelowna Art Gallery
Kelowna
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January 24, 2026
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May 31, 2026
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Each year, thousands of people head to remote camps across British Columbia to take on the demanding work of reforestation. For months at a time, they plant trees by hand in terrain that is uneven, rocky, and cluttered with debris from past logging, and in many areas visibly shaped by the growing impact of forest fires. In her series of Read more...
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Floor Opener | Kelowna Art Gallery

Kelowna Art Gallery
Kelowna
Date:
January 24, 2026, 10:00 am
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May 31, 2026, 6:00 pm
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Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun is one of Canada’s most outspoken and influential contemporary artists, confronting colonial suppression, environmental degradation, and the ongoing struggles for Indigenous sovereignty. Of Cowichan (Hul’q’umi’num Coast Salish) and Okanagan (Syilx) descent, his forty-year practice brings together traditional iconography, fearless critique, and biting satire to challenge and unsettle. Floor Opener presents a selection of works that are at once Read more...
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Kelowna Cultural Walking Tour | Kelowna Cultural District

Kelowna Cultural District
Kelowna
Date:
February 4, 2026
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December 31, 2026
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Download self-guided walking tour here Previously home to canneries, railways, shipping wharves, a sawmill, packinghouse and even a cigar factory, City planners were challenged with a now defunct industrial area. The district was once the centre of the Okanagan fruit-packing industry and with much of the land in public ownership, the sixblock area was ripe for a reimagining. Significant planning Read more...
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AWEFF ’26 | AWEFF

AWEFF ’26 | AWEFF
Kelowna
Date:
September 23, 2026
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New Season, New Adventures. AWEFF ’26 The 2026 AWEFF is taking place September 23, 2026 in Kelowna, BC. TICKETS COMING SOON! Sign up for our newsletter below for updates as they come. The Adventurers Wanderers and Explorers Film Festival is a celebration of the true spirit of adventure, from mountain culture through to sea culture and beyond. Our goal is to Read more...
BC’s Best Festivals & Events in Kelowna

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2026 The Tree Planters pr1 768x569

The Tree Planters | Kelowna Art Gallery

Kelowna Art Gallery
Kelowna
Date:
January 24, 2026
-
May 31, 2026
New
No Reviews
Favorite
Each year, thousands of people head to remote camps across British Columbia to take on the demanding work of reforestation. For months at a time, they plant trees by hand in terrain that is uneven, rocky, and cluttered with debris from past logging, and in many areas visibly shaped by the growing impact of forest fires. In her series of Read more...
2026 floor opener 01 768x1012

Floor Opener | Kelowna Art Gallery

Kelowna Art Gallery
Kelowna
Date:
January 24, 2026, 10:00 am
-
May 31, 2026, 6:00 pm
New
No Reviews
Favorite
Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun is one of Canada’s most outspoken and influential contemporary artists, confronting colonial suppression, environmental degradation, and the ongoing struggles for Indigenous sovereignty. Of Cowichan (Hul’q’umi’num Coast Salish) and Okanagan (Syilx) descent, his forty-year practice brings together traditional iconography, fearless critique, and biting satire to challenge and unsettle. Floor Opener presents a selection of works that are at once Read more...
kelwona cultrual

Kelowna Cultural Walking Tour | Kelowna Cultural District

Kelowna Cultural District
Kelowna
Date:
February 4, 2026
-
December 31, 2026
New
No Reviews
Favorite
Download self-guided walking tour here Previously home to canneries, railways, shipping wharves, a sawmill, packinghouse and even a cigar factory, City planners were challenged with a now defunct industrial area. The district was once the centre of the Okanagan fruit-packing industry and with much of the land in public ownership, the sixblock area was ripe for a reimagining. Significant planning Read more...
AWEFF logo 768x348

AWEFF ’26 | AWEFF

AWEFF ’26 | AWEFF
Kelowna
Date:
September 23, 2026
No Reviews
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New Season, New Adventures. AWEFF ’26 The 2026 AWEFF is taking place September 23, 2026 in Kelowna, BC. TICKETS COMING SOON! Sign up for our newsletter below for updates as they come. The Adventurers Wanderers and Explorers Film Festival is a celebration of the true spirit of adventure, from mountain culture through to sea culture and beyond. Our goal is to Read more...
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