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 teen prodigy. The line up includes Simon Farintosh, Alec Pearson, Vivien Chen, 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.
Thursday
August 06
7:00 PM
Simon Farintosh
Simon Farintosh, award-winning guitarist, composer and educator based in Victoria, British Columbia, performs in this solo recital.
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 - Alec Pearson & Vivian Chen
Both plucked string instruments, this program explores the unique sound worlds of the harp and the guitar. These sound worlds are often associated with the ancient, the mythical and the folkloric. Original compositions by the performers play off of these elements and bring the audience something new and never 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 give the first half of this concert. Tejay’s programming choices are unique, and his playing is often praised as sensitive and technically brilliant.
Catherine Huo is an upcoming guitar prodigy. At the young age of 14, she has already won numerous awards and competitions, beating out young pros in adult categories. Her 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