Kelowna • Aug 06-08, 2026
A Beautiful Weekend of Guitar in the Okanagan.
Okanagan Guitar Festival
August 06-08, 2026
The 5th annual Okanagan Guitar Festival returns to Kelowna August 6 - 8 with three stellar classical guitar concerts featuring festival favorites, award-winning virtuosos and a remarkable teen prodigy. The line up includes Simon Farintosh, Alec Pearson, Vivien Chen (harp), Tejay Liao and Catherine Huo.
All concerts will be held at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels.
A festival pass allows access to all 3 concerts for the price of 2!
General $60
Concession $40 (Senior, Youth & Student)
Please note that you will be redirected to www.tickettailor.com to finalize the purchase.
You can purchase individual concert tickets below at $30 General and $20 Concession (Senior, Youth & Student).
Thursday
August 06
7:00 PM
Simon Farintosh
Award-winning guitarist, composer and educator based in Victoria, BC, Simon Farintosh presents a solo recital that will captivate you with his refined virtuosity, strong rhythmic delivery, and imaginative arrangements. Simon was named one of CBC’s “30 Under 30 Classical Musicians” in 2023. He is known for his unconventional programming choices, connecting with audiences by integrating the classical guitar with more contemporary musical forms such as ambient electronica.
Location: St.Michael and All Angels Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5X5
Time: 7:00 pm, doors open 6:40
Tickets: $30 General, $20 Concession
Friday
August 07
7:00 PM
Harp & Guitar - Vivian Chen & Alec Pearson
This concert explores the unique sounds of the harp and the guitar with the return of the magical duo Vivian Chen and Alec Pearson. Both plucked instruments, the guitar and harp sound worlds are often associated with the ancient, the mythical and the folkloric. Original compositions by Alec and Vivian play off of these elements and bring you something new and beautiful that you may never have heard before.
Location: St.Michael and All Angels Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5X5
Time: 7:00 pm, doors open 6:40
Tickets: $30 General, $20 Concession
Saturday
August 08
7:00 PM
Tejay Liao & Catherine Huo (Guitar Fest West 2025 Competition Winner)
Festival favourite Tejay Liao returns to perform the first half of this concert. Tejay is a young guitarist merging science and art in his approach and technique. HIs programming choices are unique and his playing has been praised as sensitive and technically brilliant.
Catherine Huo is a 14-year-old guitar prodigy and a rising star. She has already won numerous international awards and competitions, often beating out young pros in adult categories. Last summer, she came in first in Calgary’s Guitar Fest West competition. Catherine’s performance will be inspiring and memorable!
Location: St.Michael and All Angels Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5X5
Time: 7:00 pm, doors open 6:40
Tickets: $30 General, $20 Concession
This year the festival will be taking a break from our usual added workshops and classroom activities. If you are interested in arranging a private lesson with one of our performers, please feel free to contact us.
We gratefully acknowledge financial support from 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