Upcoming Events
Future Events
From January 27 – February 4, 2018, Penticton will host the inaugural 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, bringing together 10,000 participants from throughout the Americas region. The nine-day event is open to competitors who are at least 30 years old. The event is designed to complement the World Masters Games and create a regular opportunity for Masters athletes to compete within the region.
From April 18-22, 2018, the South Okanagan Events Centre will be hosting a brand-new arena creation. Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL explores the artistic limits of ice for the first time in the company’s 33-year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination.
From June 23-September 3, 2018, Liquidity Wines in neighboring Okanagan Falls, will become home to the National Geographic Photo Ark Exhibit. This is the very first time that this awe-inspriring exhibit will be appearing in Canada.
From August 17 to 19, 2018, Penticton will host the Superleague Triathlon Series. Pitting the world’s best triathletes across unique short course formats for big prize money in a closed league series. Super League Triathlon provides pulse-pounding action, superstars to cheer for, and a spectator experience without parallel.
Annual Events (2019 Dates):
- Apex Mountain Resort: Brewski – February 16
- CSSHL BDO Championships – March 8-17
- Verticals & Vintages – March 9
- Okanagan Fest of Ale – April 12-13
- Meadowlark Nature Festival – May 17-21
- Peach City Bridge Tournament – June 10-16
- Peach City Beach Cruise – June 21-23
- Pacific North West Elvis Festival – June 28-30
- Ribfest – June 28-July 1
- Penticton Scottish Festival – July 6
- Okanagan Trestles Tour – July 7
- Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx – July 8
- Peach Classic Triathlon – July 15
- Penticton Peach Festival – August 7-11
- Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival – September 7-9
- Dragon Boat Festival – September 7-8
- Fall Okanagan Wine Festival – September 26-October 6
Remaining 2018 Events:
- Penticton Oktoberfest – October 20
- Ashley Home Store Curling Classic – November 1-5
- Santa Claus Parade – December 1
Select Past Events Hosted in Penticton
- 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
- 2016 BC Winter Games
- 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup
- 2014 CFL Grey Cup (also 1999, 2005 and 2011)
- 2012 Canadian Women’s Open Golf Tournament
- 2011 GLISA North American “Outgames”
- 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final
- 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
- 2010 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships (also 2004 and 2008)
- 2009 World Police & Fire Games
- 2009 FIS Snowboard World Cup
- 2008 Triathlon ITU World Championships
- 2003 World Weightlifting Championships
- 2001 World Figure Skating Championships
- 1998 NHL All-Star Game