Performer Applications

Kelowna Pride Festival returns to City Park in downtown Kelowna on Saturday, June 6, 2026, welcoming more than 10,000 attendees for one of the city’s most vibrant and anticipated community celebrations of the year. Our main stage showcases an exciting mix of drag, live music, dance, spoken word, and cultural performances that reflect the creativity and diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We are especially focused on elevating 2SLGBTQ+ performers, while also welcoming fierce allies who help make Pride unforgettable. With support from Creative BC for live music and our presenting partner TD, we’re building a dynamic and inclusive lineup that celebrates queer talent and brings incredible energy to the festival stage.

If you’re interested in performing at Kelowna Pride Festival 2026, please complete the application below. Our programming team will review submissions as we finalize the lineup and will contact selected performers directly.

By submitting this application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Submission of this application does not guarantee a performance opportunity, booking, or compensation. All applications are reviewed by the Kelowna Pride Festival programming team, and performers will be selected based on programming needs, artistic fit, and available budget.
• Only selected performers will be contacted. Due to the high volume of submissions, we may not be able to respond to all applicants.
• Compensation, if applicable, will be discussed directly with selected performers once the lineup and programming budget have been finalized.
• Submission of this application confirms that you are available to perform on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
• Kelowna Pride Festival prioritizes 2SLGBTQ+ artists and performers, while welcoming allies who support and celebrate the community.
• Kelowna Pride Festival is not responsible for travel, accommodation, hospitality, or technical requirements unless explicitly agreed to in writing as part of a confirmed booking.
• Technical riders and stage requirements must be disclosed in advance. The festival cannot guarantee accommodation of technical requests that are not communicated prior to booking.
• All performers are expected to present work that aligns with the values of Pride and respects the safety and inclusion of our community. The festival reserves the right to decline or remove programming that does not align with these values.
• Confirmed performers who cancel without reasonable notice may affect their eligibility for future Kelowna Pride Festival bookings.
• The festival may capture photo and video content during performances for promotional and archival purposes. By participating, performers consent to the use of this content by Kelowna Pride and its partners.