2026 - Kick-Off Party

Wine Capital Weekend - Kick-Off Party

Kick off Wine Capital Weekend with a spectacular evening of music, food, and drinks at the 5th Annual Kick-Off Party at District Wine Village!

Get ready to dance the night away under the stars in the stunning District Wine Village, Canada's first true wine village. Enjoy live performances in the Center Plaza 

Sip and savour the best of the Okanagan as you enjoy the local beverage producers of the District Wine Village and indulge in a curated selection of artisan wines, spirits, and craft beers. Treat your taste buds to the delectable offerings from Ward's Wine Country Kitchen, featuring gourmet dishes perfectly paired with your favourite drinks.

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, celebrate the harvest season, and create unforgettable memories with friends old and new. This is a night you won't want to miss, an enchanting evening under the festive lights and the beautiful Okanagan night sky.

Highlights:

• Live Performance by 54.40
• Artisan wines, spirits, and craft beers from local producers
• Gourmet food offerings from Wards Wine Country Kitchen
• Vibrant, festive atmosphere in Canada's first true wine village

 Join us for a night of celebration, music, and fun as we toast to the start of an incredible weekend!

About 54.40

Over the course of 40+ years of performing and recording, 54•40 has not only made their mark on the Canadian music industry, but the entire cultural landscape. Led by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, 54•40 has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and an outstanding reputation for their live performances that carries through to this day. With decades of hit songs and more in the making, the secret to 54•40's longevity is their ability to redefine and reinvent themselves.

DISTRICT WINE VILLAGE - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• No dogs allowed at concerts
• Please have your tickets available to be scanned upon arrival.
• This concert is 19+
• If you wish to visit a winery and do a wine tasting during the event you are welcome to visit the locations but you won't be able to sit on their patio to enjoy the concert. 
• Any drinks you wish to consume in the Centre must be purchased in the Centre.
• No alcohol from any patio may be brought down into the Centre Plaza.
• For Patio seats, any drinks you wish to consume on this patio must come from the specific patio you reserved.
• Club Member & Patio Tickets | Doors open at 6:00pm
• General Admission Tickets | Doors open at 7:00pm
• Concert starts at approximately 8:00pm
• The Village will be closed between 4:00pm and 7:00pm (no advanced entry will be admitted)
  
  
• The Centre Plaza is licensed by Ward's Wine Country Kitchen. Any drinks you wish to consume in the centre plaza must be purchased from the Restaurant.