Kelowna, British Columbia • July 4 - 7, 2024
A Beautiful Weekend of Guitar in the Okanagan.
Okanagan Guitar Festival July 4-7, 2024.
Our largest faculty, more chamber music and an exciting debut! The 3rd annual Okanagan Guitar Festival is a unique opportunity for guitarists and music lovers to immerse themselves in four days of classical guitar concerts, masterclasses and workshops in Kelowna. The 2024 festival returns with three outstanding concerts headlined by festival faculty Daniel Bolshoy, Iliana Matos, Alec Pearson, Philip Hansen on cello and the debut of the exciting new Western Canadian Guitar Quartet. The concerts will be held at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels with the masterclasses and workshops at UBC Okanagan. We can’t wait to see you this summer.
Wednesday
July 3
4:30 PM
Meet the Classical Guitar at KPL
Get acquainted with the beautiful music of the classical guitar. Celebrate the Okanagan Guitar Festival July 4-7 with a free concert by guitarists Alec Pearson and Carson Sautner.
Location: Kelowna Downtown Library, Atrium, 1380 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A2
Thursday
July 4
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Open Mic at Quails’ Gate Market
Come say hi, listen to some music or even perform something you’ve been working on. Enjoy the tasty food and drinks in the beautiful Quails’ gate setting.
Location: The Market at Quails’ Gate Winery, 3303 Boucherie Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Z 2H3
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
This is a free event open to the general public.
Thursday
July 4
7:15 PM
Alec Pearson (guitar) and Philip Hansen (cello)
Location: The Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Time: 7:15 pm, doors open 6:55
Tickets: $35 General, $25 Concession
Friday
July 5
7:15 PM
Daniel Bolshoy & the WCGQ Showcase
Location: The Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Time: 7:15 pm, doors open 6:55
Tickets: $35 General, $25 Concession
Saturday
July 6
7:15 PM
Iliana Matos and the Western Canadian Guitar Quartet
Location: The Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Time: 7:15 pm, doors open 6:55
Tickets: $35 General, $25 Concession
Sunday
July 7
2:30 PM
Festival Participants Closing Concert
Location: The Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Time: 2:30 pm, doors open 2:10
Tickets: Admission by donation
Want to take classes, participate in workshops and lectures?
We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Province of British Columbia, the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society and our partners and sponsors listed here. If you would like to sponsor this event or collaborate in some way, please contact us.
Join us for concerts, masterclasses, workshops and lectures!
See the full schedule ➡︎
Highlights from last years festival