Kelowna

The Cultural District was developed in what was once the centre of the Okanagan’s historical fruit packing industry. Through the dedication of the arts community, municipal leadership, strong community planning and major investments, the Cultural District has become the hub of Kelowna’s artistic and cultural activity. The District’s six square blocks are home to the City’s cultural venues, including galleries, theatres Read more...

The Kelowna Art Gallery is located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District in downtown Kelowna, BC. We offer visitors the opportunity to explore changing exhibitions of both historical and contemporary Canadian art in our four Gallery spaces, including an outdoor courtyard area. The Kelowna Art Gallery is proud to be an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone, especially the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Read more...

The Kelowna Community Theatre is Kelowna’s professional presenting house and one of the Interior’s largest performing arts venues. Each year the Theatre is home to over 250 events ranging from comedy to music, dance, theatrical performances and everything in between. Since opening its doors on September 13, 1962, the Theatre has grown from a small community theatre to a vibrant performance hub Read more...

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...

Come and discover the storied past of the Okanagan at the KELOWNA MUSEUMS. Visit Kelownas vibrant Cultural District and spark an adventure at our five museums. Bring the kids for a weekend craft, sip a new wine or join a guided walking tour. Come Alive with Our History! Experience fascinating displays and learn how the Okanagan Valley was formed, and Read more...

It’s that time of year – heaps of apples, pears and the last of the stone fruits, mountains of squash, pumpkin and bumper crops from local producers. The harvest in the Okanagan Valley is a literal cornucopia of local producers and artisan makers. A fall road trip in the Okanagan is a must before the snow sets in on the Read more...

Located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is a multidisciplinary visual and performing arts centre. At the Rotary Centre for the Arts, the community can experience artists and performers in action or take part in courses and workshops year-round. This City of Kelowna facility includes the Mary Irwin Theatre, a set-building workshop, artist Read more...