The Ignite the Arts Festival is a nine day celebration of art and culture kicking off on Friday, March 25, 2022 and running through to Sunday, April 3, 2022. Friday March 25th will be the unveiling of the Penticton Art Gallery’s Mini Mural project in partnership with Cannery Brewing, followed on the Saturday with artist’s talks, a parade and the gala opening of three community based art exhibitions at the Penticton Art Gallery. Sunday will feature a wide range of community Art projects and over the following week will offer workshops during the day and each evening will showcase the workshop instructors and/or each of our regional and community partners. The second weekend will offer a wide range of live performances, workshops and activities throughout the downtown core, taking advantage of existing indoor spaces featuring two full days of programming spread around town from noon until 10 pm, culminating at a single venue to end off each day from 10:00-1:00 am.

The festival offers a wide range of community programming including a free events and programs, workshops and educational programs. The Weekend of April 1st to 3rd will feature our ticketed event day stages, Cannery Brewing, The Dream Café, Tempest Theatre & Slackwater Brewing. Each location will feature revolving musical acts, with each talent preforming two times over the course of the weekend to guarantee you will have the chance to see all you favourites.