2026 Concerts
Daytime Performances (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
Jazz Band and Vocal Adjudicated Performances at the Kelowna Community Theatre: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Performances are scheduled every 25 minutes with breaks for lunch. Participants receive a post performance analysis and coaching from an adjudicator. The Public is welcome to watch all daily adjudicated performances.
Day Passes for KCT performances available to purchase on the KCT box office website as well as in the lobby and are $10 (plus tax and service charges). Festival participants get in free. A schedule of all group performances will be posted in 'Schedules'.
Combo Adjudicated Performances at the Rotary Centre for the Arts: Thursday only. Performances are scheduled every 25 minutes with breaks for lunch. Participants receive a post-performance analysis and coaching from an adjudicator.
Entrance to RCA daytime performances will be by donation at the venue (suggested donation: $2 to $5). A schedule of all group performances will be posted in 'Schedules'.
Music Workshops/Clinics: Friday at the RCA in the Sun FM Dance Studio. Clinics from all the festival adjudicators, including our Featured Artist, Steve Kaldestad, will be presented. Come learn from some of Canada’s greatest jazz musicians!
Workshops are free and the public is invited to attend. Schedule will be posted in 'Schedules'.
Tickets @ Kelowna Community Theatre box office website
Day Passes for KCT performances available to purchase on the KCT box office website as well as in the lobby and are $10 (plus tax and service charges). Festival participants get in free. A schedule of all group performances will be posted in 'Schedules'.
Combo Adjudicated Performances at the Rotary Centre for the Arts: Thursday only. Performances are scheduled every 25 minutes with breaks for lunch. Participants receive a post-performance analysis and coaching from an adjudicator.
Entrance to RCA daytime performances will be by donation at the venue (suggested donation: $2 to $5). A schedule of all group performances will be posted in 'Schedules'.
Music Workshops/Clinics: Friday at the RCA in the Sun FM Dance Studio. Clinics from all the festival adjudicators, including our Featured Artist, Steve Kaldestad, will be presented. Come learn from some of Canada’s greatest jazz musicians!
Workshops are free and the public is invited to attend. Schedule will be posted in 'Schedules'.
Tickets @ Kelowna Community Theatre box office website
Thursday Night Jazz Jam:
The Jazz Jam (hosted by Stephen Buck and Craig Thomson) will start at 5:00 pm and will feature students and adults of all ages jamming together on jazz standards. Bring your instrument to play or listen, and witness the jazz community’s collaboration at its finest. You can even take in the music while enjoying a delicious meal at Roma Nord Bistro. Real books and rhythm section instruments will be supplied. Entry by donation.
Friday Night 47th Annual Jazz All Star Concert:
The BC Interior Jazz Festival proudly presents the highly anticipated 47th Annual All-Star Concert. More information coming soon.
Tickets will be available at Kelowna Community Theatre Box office.
Student Showcase Concert:
Presenting the 47th annual BC Interior Jazz Festival Student Showcase Concert! This performance celebrates and showcases the outstanding student jazz bands, combos, and vocal groups from all performance categories in the festival. Come support the students and the festival! 7:00pm Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at the Kelowna Community Theatre.
Festival participants get in free. General tickets are $20 (This includes taxes and fees) can be purchased online at www.Theatre.Kelowna.ca or by phone at 250-469-8940 through the KCT ticket booking office or in person at the doors.
Festival participants get in free. General tickets are $20 (This includes taxes and fees) can be purchased online at www.Theatre.Kelowna.ca or by phone at 250-469-8940 through the KCT ticket booking office or in person at the doors.