The Penti-Con

Penticton’s Annual Pop Culture Festival! The Penti-Con is dedicated to pop culture on every level. Whatever your genre or hobby there is a place for you here. We host a variety of competitions for you to enter and showcase activities all weekend for you to take part in.

All Hallows Festival

Taking place at Gyro Park in sw?iw?s (Osoyoos) on the unceded land of the Syilx Okanagan people in British Columbia, All Hallows Festival was conceived by Wide Arts National Association (WANA) with the mission to create and deliver a wide array of arts and cultural experiences. All Hallows Festival celebrates the South Okanagan’s diverse bounty...

Dirty Dancing in Concert

Relive the timeless love story of Baby and Johnny as global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), GEA Live, Karl Sydow and Innovation Arts & Entertainment announce Dirty Dancing in Concert – celebrating the film favorite on a full-size cinema screen with a band and singers live on stage. With a soundtrack that defined a...

Okanagan Sprits Craft Distillery Mix Off

An evening of cocktails produced by bartenders competing to become the Mixoff Champion. Each cocktail will feature Okanagan Spirits and a local wine. Enjoy the creatively-crafted cocktails, delicious appetizers, and live music, then vote for your favourite cocktail and food item.

Vernon Presents: A Festival of Gifts

Throughout the past 22 years, Vernon Presents has earned its reputation as being one of the premier Christmas craft shows in the Okanagan Valley. The event typically attracts over 100 vendors annually with crafts ranging from paintings, artisan pottery, hand-crafted candles and jewelry, table linens, creative crib boards, homemade salsa and much, much more. It...

South Okanagan Fire and Ice Festival

The South Okanagan Fire & Ice Festival will return for 2023 bringing together food, wine, and culture as we celebrate winter in the valley. Enjoy several events throughout the South Okanagan and find something fun for everyone.

Downtown Kelowna LIght UP & Winter Street Market

The annual Downtown Kelowna Light Up is a free community event held to welcome the holiday season. At Stuart Park you will find live entertainment, activities for kids from 1 to 92, skating, food, and Santa! You can also take in some great shopping at the Winter Street Market. Indulge in some festive sweets and...

The Nutcracker Winter Sleigh Ride Show at Caravan Farm Theatre

Caravan Farm Theatre 4886 Salmon River Road, Armstrong, BC, Canada

We revisit our thrilling interpretation of Ernst T.A. Hoffmann’s holiday classic. Created by Cirque du Soleil artist Manon Beaudoin with an incredible ensemble of artists, THE NUTCRACKER WINTER SLEIGH RIDE SHOW weaves the magic of the winter landscape with stunning circus elements and a fleet of heavy horses to revamp an old chestnut. Told with...

Wildlights 2023 At the BC Wildlife Park

BC Wildlife Park 9077 Dallas drive, Kamloops, BC, Canada

Each year gets better and better... get ready for the brightest year yet! With over 1 million lights, endless photo opportunities and new light displays, WILDLIGHTS presented by  MJB Lawyers returns. Wildlights will run December 15 - January 7, 2024 from 4:00pm - 9:00pm nightly, excluding Christmas Day. Over 1 million magical lights will turn on at...

New York New Years

Stuart Park 1430 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Kelowna Valley First "New York New Years" is an annual family-friendly celebration to ring in Kelowna’s New Year, and one of the only free, all-ages events happening on New Year’s Eve. This one-night event, held in Stuart Park and at the Kelowna Community Theatre, features activities, and entertainment that appeals to a wide range...

Cirque du Soleil “Corteo” at South Okanagan Events Centre

South Okanagan Events Centre 853 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton, BC, Canada

Corteo, Cirque du Soleil’s most enchanting arena production, is back in North America and heading to Penticton, set to charm audiences for the very first time. This one-of-a-kind production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, was performed for the first time in Montreal in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has dazzled over 10 million...