Here’s a quick list of all the best places to Country Dance in or near Kelowna before we get into detail about each one:

Bars

OK Corral
Hello Darlin’

Dance Lessons

Country Swing Nights at Red Bird
Okanagan Country Swing

Concerts

CCMA House: Live at Waterfront Park Presented by Beem
IPE Barn Dance

OK Corral

The Corral has one of the largest country dance floors in Kelowna and hosts country two-step lessons as well as line dancing weekly. Every Thursday at 8 pm, there is a line dance lesson followed by a power hour for line dancers. There’s even mechanical bull riding later in the night! Fridays they have many different events, so check out their website for the most current information.

Saturdays are when the country two-step lessons happen! Show up for 8pm lessons, and from 9 pm on is the best time for country dancing. Earlier on in the night the dance floor is more free and catered towards partner country dancing, so make sure to show up early! It’s only $5 cash drop in fee for entry and the lessons.

Hello Darlin’

Hello Darlin’ is the coolest speakeasy in town with it’s country line dance nights and lessons. Every Friday they have line dancing lessons starting at 8 pm for $10 followed by three or four sets of line dancing songs throughout the night. In between sets, you have time to partner dance, socialize, or grab food and drinks at the bar. It’s a great way to start the weekend! Check out their website to buy line dance lesson tickets ahead of time and the schedule for their other events.

Country Swing Nights at Red Bird

Country Swing dance night lesson with a crowd of participants at Red Bird Brewing in Kelowna — Dancers participating in Country Swing Nights at red Bird Brewing, Jeff Christie 2025

Country Swing Nights at Red Bird Brewing is an evening of country swing dancing and vintage western shopping. There’s one more event for the season on September 16th where Howdy Partner Vintage sets up a pop-up shop and Okanagan Country Swing hosts dancing and a lesson! Pop-up shop is from 6pm-10pm, lesson from 7pm-8pm, and free dancing from 8pm-10pm. Okanagan Country Swing also has weekly beginner and intermediate classes as well as private lessons. Check out their website for class schedule and other fun events they host!

Check out Red Bird Brewing’s website for more info and other fun events as well!

Okanagan Country Swing

Okanagan Country Swing has both beginner and intermediate country swing classes weekly as well as private lessons. They teach Country Swing Nights at Red Bird Brewing which is a free monthly lesson (the last one being September 16th). Drop in to their weekly classes to get your move on, make new friends, and practice dancing! Or check out their private lessons to get one on one specialized help from the instructor, Britney. This makes the perfect date night! Check out their website for class schedule, location, bookings, and events.

CCMA House: Live at Waterfront Park Presented by Beem

Country swing dancers, Denim on the Diamond 2025

This is the biggest country music festivals in Kelowna! Where else is better for country dancing than live concerts? This year, the festival is joining forces with the Canadian Country Music Association as a major part of Country Music Week, and it's all happening on September 12-13 at Waterfront Park. We're talking two full days of non-stop country music with a killer lineup including Jade Eagleson, James Barker Band, Jess Moskaluke, Meghan Patrick, MacKenzie Porter, and The Washboard Union. It's the perfect way to spend a late-summer weekend—hanging out by the lake, soaking up the sun, and singing along to your favorite country anthems. Check out their website to purchase tickets and to learn more!

IPE Barn Dance

Tickets are selling out quick so be sure to get yours soon if you want to participate in the yearly IPE Rodeo Barn Dance! It’s the ultimate after-party for the Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede. This year, the party is back on both Friday and Saturday nights (sold out right now for Saturday tickets), running from 9pm-1am. It’s the perfect way to cap off a day of rodeo action, midway rides, and fair food. Located right on the fairgrounds, the Barn Dance is where everyone gathers to keep the energy going, with live music and a lively crowd ready to dance the night away. Buy tickets for the event on their website.

Whether you’re looking to dance to some live country music or learn some cool new moves, there’s lots of fun places and events to check out throughout Kelowna and the Okanagan! Check out more of our articles if you’re a fan of country music and dancing!

Best places for Country Dancing in Kelowna