Live Performance & Music

Experience the rhythm and energy of Western Canada through our lineup of live performance and music festivals. From lakeside acoustic sessions and jazz showcases to outdoor concerts and grand theater performances, discover incredible talent across British Columbia and Alberta.

September 2026

Osoyoos Music in the Park Sept 4

Festival Dates: Fri. Sep. 4, 2026 - Fri. Sep. 4, 2026

Location: Osoyoos, British Columbia

Fridays throughout summer, enjoy free live music in Osoyoos, lakeside at Gyro Park Bandshell.

Last Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

Sunshine Music Festival

Festival Dates: Sat. Sep. 5, 2026 - Sun. Sep. 6, 2026

Location: Powell River, British Columbia

The Sunshine Music Festival is two days of great tunes during the Labour Day weekend, set along Palm Beach in Powell River. Pack your dancing shoes and get ready for a great time.

Last Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

Osoyoos Music in the Park Sept 11

Festival Dates: Fri. Sep. 11, 2026 - Fri. Sep. 11, 2026

Location: Osoyoos, British Columbia

Fridays throughout summer, enjoy free live music in Osoyoos, lakeside at Gyro Park Bandshell.

Last Updated: Tue. Jul. 21, 2026

Sundog Festival

Festival Dates: Fri. Sep. 18, 2026 - Sun. Sep. 20, 2026

Location: Vernon, British Columbia

Sundog Festival brings two days of music and the arts to Vernon, in their location at Civic Memorial Park

Last Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

Nanaimo International Jazz Festival

Festival Dates: Sat. Sep. 12, 2026 - Sun. Sep. 27, 2026

Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia

Island hop to Nanaimo and bop to all kinds of great jazz, all September long!

Last Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

December 2026

Glow Edmonton

Festival Dates: Thu. Dec. 3, 2026 - Thu. Dec. 31, 2026

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Glow Edmonton takes you back to the childhood wonder of Christmas, at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Activities include a scavenger hunt through a lighted maze, an LED dance floor, over 100 live performances on the Glow stage, a market and food and drink vendors.

Last Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

January 2027

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Winterruption YEG

Festival Dates: Wed. Jan. 20, 2027 - Sun. Jan. 24, 2027

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Music, drag, comedy, podcasts, wrestling and winter? Winterruption YEG lives up to its name, with a festival that will lift you out of the January blahs.

Last Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

July 2027

Kathaumixw

Festival Dates: Mon. Jul. 5, 2027 - Sat. Jul. 10, 2027

Location: Powell River, British Columbia

The International Choral Kathaumixw is a 5-day choral festival. Enjoy concerts, learn from peers and from world renowned choral artists, watch competitions and connect during social events.

Last Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

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Whitecourt entertainment scene puts you front and centre

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Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

With the opening of the new Canfor Culture & Events Centre, Whitecourt's local scene is getting a boost.

Updated: Fri. Sep. 4, 2026

Grape stomping at Festival of the Grape, Osoyoos region BC

Savour fall in Osoyoos with three fabulous festivals

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Tue. Aug. 18, 2026

Art, wine and nature combine for good times in Osoyoos, over three festival weekends.

Updated: Tue. Aug. 18, 2026

Sun Peaks Centre festival venue, seen from above, tying festivals into alpine beauty.

Find natural highs at Sun Peaks summer festivals

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Tue. Jul. 7, 2026

Mountain biking, chairlift access disc golf, wildflower walks and a natural rhythm to sooth the nervous system—this is Sun Peaks Resort as a summer festival destination.

Updated: Thu. Aug. 27, 2026

SilverStar Beer & Cider Fest

Festival

SilverStar Mountain, British Columbia

Sat. Sep. 5, 2026 - Sat. Sep. 5, 2026

What's better than a day at the mountains? A day at the mountains with beer, ciders, food, and live music.

Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

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Thu. May. 1, 2025

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Updated: Thu. Jul. 23, 2026

Apple Harvest Festival

Festival

Vernon, British Columbia

Thu. Sep. 3, 2026 - Wed. Sep. 30, 2026

Indulge in the opportunity to explore the Davison Orchards and enjoy freshly picked apples that you can pick yourself at the Apple Harvest Festival.

Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

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Wine Capital Weekend

Festival

Osoyoos, British Columbia

Fri. Sep. 18, 2026 - Sun. Sep. 20, 2026

Southern BC's fertile wine-producing region celebrates the grape harvest with wine tastings, dinners, concerts and of course—stomping grapes! Get your feet moving in Osoyoos this fall.

Updated: Fri. Aug. 28, 2026

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Art in the Park

Festival

Vermilion, Alberta

Sat. Sep. 12, 2026

Enjoy a fun filled day for the whole family at the Vermilion Heritage Park. Enjoy a free lunch, cinnamon buns, painting class, art talents, displays, and artisan exhibitors. In the heart of Vermilion...

Updated: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

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