The vibrant sounds of unplugged instruments and soulful voices will soon fill Kelowna’s intimate venues as the city prepares for an impressive lineup of acoustic events in 2025. Country and folk storytellers from across Canada will converge in this British Columbia city, known increasingly for its thriving music scene alongside its celebrated wineries and lakes.
Kelowna emerges as an acoustic haven where unplugged melodies meet lakeside charm in 2025’s intimate musical gatherings.
Leading the charge of acoustic performers, Canadian country sensation Dawson Gray will take the stage at Red Bird Brewing with guest artist Jimi, promising an evening where lyrics and raw musicianship take center stage. The brewery, with its flexible indoor-outdoor setup, has become a cornerstone for acoustic performances that welcome music lovers of all ages at accessible price points between $15-20 per ticket.
Morgan Wade’s scheduled appearance at Revelry Food and Music Hub marks another highlight of Kelowna’s acoustic calendar. This venue, known for its deliberately limited ticket sales, creates the kind of intimate atmosphere where artists can share the stories behind their songs and connect directly with audiences. With only 18 tickets left for her September 30th performance, fans are rushing to secure their spots at this exclusive event.
“These smaller venues allow for moments you simply can’t recreate in arena settings,” notes a local event organizer.
Beyond individual performances, Kelowna’s acoustic events fit within a broader seasonal context of summer festivals and year-round music programming. The Copper Brewing Co., with its Nashville-style backyard sessions, brings authentic country storytelling traditions to the Pacific Northwest, while Kelowna Community Theatre offers more formal acoustic experiences from orchestral performances to unplugged rock sets. Artists are advised to arrive early for thorough sound checks to ensure optimal acoustic quality in these diverse venues.
Organizers recommend venues invest in basic acoustic treatment to enhance the natural resonance of unplugged performances and eliminate unwanted sound reflections. Yukon Blonde’s acoustic renditions of indie rock classics will provide a different flavor to the storytelling focus, demonstrating how the unplugged format crosses genre boundaries. Music lovers can enjoy their performance on September 18 at 8:00pm with tickets ranging from $20 to $30. Meanwhile, Nightshades, an experimental indie rock collective, plans to showcase their singer-songwriter roots through stripped-down arrangements.
For audiences seeking authentic musical experiences, these gatherings offer something increasingly rare: unfiltered performances where stories of love, personal journeys, and human connection unfold through carefully crafted lyrics and melodies, unobscured by production effects or amplification – just artists, instruments, and listeners sharing intimate spaces.
