Music in the Park brings blues to West Kelowna this Friday

Date of Issue: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends and family, and join us at Music in the Park this Friday, July 3, for a free evening of live blues under the summer sky at the Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre in Memorial Park.

7 p.m. – Sherman ‘Tank’ Doucette

8 p.m. – The James Hay Blues Band

Get ready for a night of blues at Music in the Park on July 3! Sherman "Tank" Doucette and the Tank Full of Blues will bring their signature sound to the stage, showcasing the talent of one of B.C.’s most celebrated blues harmonica players and vocalists. The evening continues with The James Hay Blues Band, delivering a hard-driving mix of delta slide blues, jump, jive, swing, and boogie that’s sure to keep the crowd moving.

Music in the Park details

Music in the Park runs every Friday till Aug. 21 (except July 10, for Westside Daze). Each show runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and usually features an emerging artist, opening act, and headliner. The emerging artist takes the stage at approximately 6:40 p.m., the opening act at 7 p.m., and the headliner at 8 p.m. Please note that set times are subject to change.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a relaxing night of live music, right in the heart of our community!

• Full schedule: westkelownacity.ca/musicinthepark

On-site fun and food

Families can also enjoy the Fun Zone, hosted by West Kelowna Recreation and Culture, featuring games and activities for all ages. A variety of food trucks will be on site each week serving local food and beverages.

Parking information

Free parking is available in several locations, including Carrington Court (Westbank First Nation) and at the corner of Old Okanagan Highway and Ingram Road. A parking map is available at westkelownacity.ca/musicinthepark.

Concert postponement

If a concert needs to be postponed due to extreme weather, poor air quality, or emergencies, notice will be shared by 6:30 p.m. on event day via the City’s official social media channels.

Event sponsors

Music in the Park 2026 is proudly presented by RE/MAX, with generous support from Pattison Media, including The Lizard 104.7, Beach Radio 103.1 and OV 103.9, along with event sponsors Pushor Mitchell LLP, HearingLife Canada, United Way and Just4Fun.

A big thank you to Creative Okanagan for putting together another fantastic lineup of talented performers for Music in the Park this summer! To learn more about the artist lineup this summer, visit creativeokanagan.com.

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