From national championships and multi-sport competitions to live entertainment and city-wide celebrations, these events showcase Kelowna's ability to bring together venues, accommodations, community partners, volunteers, and destination experiences.
Recent Hosting Highlights
2026 Memorial Cup
The Canadian Hockey League's Memorial Cup returned to Kelowna from May 21–31, 2026, marking the first time the city had hosted the championship since 2004.
Prospera Place hosted the tournament action, while fan experiences, entertainment, and community activations extended the event beyond the arena. Tourism Kelowna and the City of Kelowna played key roles in bringing the event to the destination and supporting its delivery.
Touchdown Kelowna 2026
Touchdown Kelowna brought nine days of Canadian football, live entertainment, and community programming to the city in summer 2026.
The BC Lions played two regular-season home games at the Apple Bowl, while concerts and festival programming extended the experience into Waterfront Park and beyond, creating a broader destination-wide event for residents and visitors.
Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games
Kelowna welcomed approximately 2,800 young athletes from across British Columbia for the BC Summer Games from July 22–26, 2026.
Competitions took place across venues throughout the community, showcasing Kelowna's ability to coordinate a large-scale, multi-venue sporting event supported by coaches, officials, volunteers, families, and spectators.
Country Music Week & 2025 CCMA Awards
Country Music Week and the 2025 CCMA Awards brought Canadian country music's biggest week to Kelowna in September 2025.
Concerts, industry programming, fan experiences, and the nationally recognized awards show drew more than 27,500 attendees and generated an estimated $17.7 million in economic impact, highlighting Kelowna's ability to host major cultural and entertainment events.
2025 Montana's Brier
One of Canada's premier curling championships brought more than 89,000 spectators to Kelowna in early 2025.
Hosted at Prospera Place, the Montana's Brier generated $15.2 million in direct local economic impact while supporting local businesses, accommodations, and the broader visitor economy.
Looking Ahead
2026 Skate Canada International
World-class figure skating returns to Prospera Place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, as Kelowna hosts Skate Canada International for the second time.
The event will welcome top Canadian and international athletes competing in men's, women's, pairs, and ice dance.
Explore 2026 Skate Canada International
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Kelowna 2028
Kelowna will become the first community in British Columbia to host the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games when the event arrives from February 28 to March 4, 2028.
Approximately 1,300 participants will compete across eight winter sports at venues throughout the community, supported by a large local volunteer effort.
Explore Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Kelowna 2028
A Growing Hosting Resume
Kelowna's hosting experience also includes Skate Canada International, the Pan Continental Curling Championships, BreakOut West, the Rivalry Series, Spartan North American Championship, BC 55+ Games, World Mixed Curling Championship, and other provincial, national, and international events.
Looking for your next host destination? Explore Sports & Event Facilities, learn more about How We Can Help, or connect with Tourism Kelowna's Sports & Major Events team to start the conversation.
Bring Your Event to Kelowna
Sara Correa Haslehurst
Business Development, Sports & Major Events
Contact Sara for support with sport and event planning, including bid development, venue and accommodation selection, familiarization tours, and connections with local, provincial, and national sport organizations.