Parks Alive!
FREE Outdoor Concerts in Parks and Public Spaces![](https://festivalskelowna.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Crowd-at-Island-Stage-Parks-Alive.jpg)
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Established in 1997, Parks Alive! is an award winning, multi-venue, 9-week concert series that energizes Kelowna’s parks and public spaces through live cultural performances each summer.
Welcoming over 24,000 guests annually, our FREE shows can be enjoyed by all ages and are driven by the goal of creating experiences our residents and visitors to our community will love!
Watch here for the full schedule of the “2024 Parks Alive! Entertainment Season
How can I apply to perform at Parks Alive! ?
If you are interested in performing at Parks Alive! just click the Perform With Us button below and submit an ‘Interested Performer” application.
What's On?
Check out our events calendar below and get ready for an entertaining experience in some of Kelowna's stunning outdoor locations!
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We believe:
- A cultural presence creates a healthy, family-friendly atmosphere in Kelowna’s parks and public spaces, which contributes to an enhanced quality of life for our community
- Arts & Culture stimulates citizen engagement in community life and creates a greater sense of pride in Kelowna
- Everyone deserves access to cultural experiences, regardless of their socio-economic status
- Artists of all caliber, experience level, and style have a place on our stages
- The Kelowna and Okanagan performer community is rich in talent and deserves to be showcased
- Positive activity in public spaces compliments safety and crime prevention initiatives in our community
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Since its inception, Parks Alive! has grown from using just 2 parks downtown to now featuring events in over 18 different parks and public spaces each summer. Concerts are held Tuesday through Saturday with more than 38 events presented each season. You can enjoy a Parks Alive! event throughout Kelowna including North Glenmore, Rutland, the Mission, downtown, and Central Kelowna.
A special thanks
We thank our generous, community-minded sponsors and partners for their investment in the community.
City of Kelowna
Key supporter of community-focused, accessible cultural events
RE/MAX
Presenting Partner
PC Urban
Theme Weekends Partner (Friday/Saturday)
Nicola Wealth
Theme Weekends Partner (Friday/Saturday)
Valley First
Community Music Tuesdays
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Family Thursdays
Regency Resorts
Community Supporter
Chances
Community Supporter
Telus
Official Telecommunications Supplier
Downtown Kelowna Association
Community Partner
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of B.C.