Live Music Events in Kelowna

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We take pride in showcasing local artists and elevating the live music scene in Kelowna. Enjoy a diverse mix of performances from talented local and touring artists. We’re humbled to be voted as the best music venue in Kelowna by you!

Our events range from intimate indoor sessions to lively outdoor concerts, offering something for everyone. With numerous free live music performances throughout the year, Red Bird Brewing is a welcoming venue for all to explore and enjoy various music genres. Whether you’re into rock, jazz, or indie, you’ll find it here.

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    Backyard Sessions: Global Bass Block Party (Past Event)

    On September 5th, Red Bird's patio is going global. Picture neon, disco lights and a dance floor ready for a serious lineup. Twenty-year global bass pioneers Delhi 2 Dublin headline, bringing their genre-blurring Bhangra-electronic-reggae sound fresh off their anniversary tour, backed by Vancouver's Afro Reggae powerhouse Mivule and Kelowna's own acid jazz favourites, Tonight's Forecast. Wear your brightest colours, bold prints, and anything you can boogie in. Tickets are moving fast, grab yours now!

    $20 – $30
  • vieux farka toure at red bird brewing sept 9

    Vieux Farka Touré with Alpha Yaya Diallo (Past Event)

    On September 9th, Red Bird welcomes Vieux Farka Touré, the Malian guitar virtuoso known worldwide as "The Hendrix of the Sahara”, for a rare Okanagan performance. Son of the legendary Ali Farka Touré, Vieux has spent two decades carving his own path through desert blues, collaborating with the likes of Khruangbin, Dave Matthews, and Derek Trucks along the way. Opening the night is Guinea-born, Canada-based guitarist Alpha Yaya Diallo, whose fluid fretwork and rich West African roots have made him one of world music's hottest live acts. Expect blistering guitar work, an unmistakable charisma, and a room full of people who came for the music and stayed for the pizza and pints. Grab your ticket before this one sells out.

    $40
  • elliott brood with dan tait live at red bird sept 10

    Elliott Brood (Past Event)

    Elliott BROOD brings their acclaimed alt-country sound to Red Bird Brewing September 10 with support from Dan Tait. Expect gritty folk rock, powerful storytelling, and a live show that balances raw energy with emotional depth. With over two decades of touring and award-winning music behind them, Elliott BROOD remains one of Canada’s most compelling live bands. Settle in for an unforgettable night of live music in Kelowna.

    $20 – $25
  • kim churchill live music at red bird brewing sept 12

    Kim Churchill

    Fifteen years, three continents, and one camper van at a time, Kim Churchill has busked his way from small-town Australia to Glastonbury stages and 60 million streams, and on September 12th he's bringing that whole wild journey to the Red Bird Stage. Known for his one-man-band energy and the Platinum-selling hit "Window to the Sky," Kim writes his songs at sunrise and performs them like it's the last show he'll ever play. Local Okanagan musician Kailee Duggan provides an intimate warm up for the night ahead. Expect soulful folk, road-worn storytelling, and a night of intimate and magnetic live performance. Tickets are limited, so get 'em now before they're gone!

    $20
  • garrett mason free live music at red bird brewing sept 17

    Garrett Mason

    Some guitar players are good. Garrett Mason is the guy other great guitar players talk about. Considered by many to be Canada's finest, Garrett blends blues, soul, funk, country, and psychedelia into a live show that's earned him praise from Joel Plaskett, JP Cormier, Bahamas, and The Sheepdogs. On Thursday, September 17th, he brings that sound to Red Bird Brewing for a free night of live music in Kelowna. It's not every day you get free live music this good, so come early and grab your seat.

    Free
  • djangos jewels live at red bird brewing sept 19

    Djangos Jewels with Kansas-Lee & DL Ranney

    Gypsy jazz meets surf rock meets old-timey swing. That's the sound Django's Jewels are bringing to Red Bird Brewing on Saturday, September 19th, and it's not one you'll want to miss. This talented crew of BC musicians has spent years touring the province, building a live show packed with virtuosic playing and impossible-not-to-dance-to grooves. Kansas-lee opens the night with her powerful voice and potent lyrics. Grab your ticket and get ready for a set that jumps genres as easily as it gets the room moving.

    $10 – $15
  • the free label with sØurdØpe live at red bird brewing sept 24

    The Free Label With SØURDØPE

    Toronto's The Free Label is bringing their signature blend of 70s disco, 90s R&B, and pure funk energy to Red Bird Brewing on Thursday, September 24th, and they're not coming alone. West Coast instrumental fusion act SØURDØPE opens the night with warm horns and grooving rhythms inspired by the tides of the Pacific Northwest. With over 15 million views on their live performances and collaborations with Grammy-nominated artists under their belt, The Free Label has earned a reputation as one of the most electric live acts touring today. Tickets won't last, click through for the full lineup details and to grab yours before this one sells out.

    $15 – $25
  • shub & handsome tiger live sept 25 red bird brewing

    Shub & Handsome Tiger

    Two of Canada's most groundbreaking Indigenous electronic artists are sharing one stage, and it's happening on our patio. On September 25, JUNO Award winner Shub (formerly DJ Shub, co-founder of A Tribe Called Red and creator of powwow-step) co-headlines with Vancouver's Handsome Tiger, whose bass-heavy sets have lit up Shambhala, Bass Coast, and Lightning in a Bottle. Together they're bringing a night of thundering bass, ancestral rhythms, and pure dance-floor energy to North Kelowna. This is not a night to sit this one out. Details and tickets inside.

    $20 – $30
  • okanagan strong wildfire relief fundraiser red bird brewing sept 26th

    Okanagan Strong: A Concert For Wildfire Relief

    One night, one stage, one community showing up for its neighbours. Okanagan Strong brings live music to Red Bird Brewing's patio for a good cause. Every dollar from tickets, donations and sponsorships goes straight to wildfire relief funds supporting the South and North Okanagan. Bring a donation for the Fill the Truck drive with Mamas for Mamas, drop some extra change in the QR-code donation box, or simply show up and enjoy the music, knowing your $10 ticket is making a real difference. Kids 12 and under get in free. Artist lineup coming soon, but you'll want to mark this one down now.

    $10
  • edwin raphael live at red bird brewing sept 27

    Edwin Raphael

    Edwin Raphael doesn't just write songs, he builds entire worlds out of them. This Montreal based artist, whose roots trace back to Kerala, India, blends Eastern scales with Western folk pop to create something that feels like nowhere you've been and everywhere you've dreamed of. On Sunday, September 27th from 6 to 9pm, he brings that sound to Red Bird Brewing's patio for a free, all ages show. Curious what a garden grown from memory and migration sounds like? Come find out for yourself.

    Free

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    Thursday Live Music

    Thursday Live Music

    Thursday nights at Red Bird are all about easygoing vibes, cold beer, and some great live music to slide into the end of the week. We’re still lining up the artist for this date, but something good is definitely on the way. We’ll update the details as soon as the artists are locked in.

    Free
  • honeybear the band live at red bird brewing oct 3

    Honeybear, the Band

    Vancouver's Honeybear, the Band brings its vintage soul, blues, and roots sound to Red Bird Brewing on Saturday, October 3rd. Described as "The Teskey Brothers meets the ghost of Muddy Waters," this four-piece has racked up over 9 million streams, festival slots at Rifflandia and the Vancouver Jazz Festival, and a Blues Music Award nomination along the way. Grab pizza and a pint and settle in for a night of music that feels like a road trip through the American South, right here in Kelowna. Grab your tickets in advance before prices go up!

    $15 – $20