27th Annual PENTASTIC HOT JAZZ and MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 5th,6th & 7th, 2025
Booking your 2025 hotel room now will ensure you have a choice of accommodations that you want.
We look forward to seeing you!
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PLAN YOUR TRAVEL
Learn more about the Pentastic Jazz Festival on our Facebook page! It’s where we share the latest details, including who’s performing, venues, and schedules. You can see that we have a large community who comment directly with us and with fellow participants! Check out photos and videos from last year’s Festival. Follow us and be in the know as our 2025 Festival planning gets underway!
Tom Hook & The Hounds
Dave Bennett & the Memphis Speed Kings
Tom Rigney & Flambeau
After Midnight
Groovus (Holland, Coots and Pikel)
Todd Morgan and the Emblems
Slim Sandy and the Atomic Cocktails
South Okanagan Big Band
Slim Sandy and the Hillbilly Boppers
Hotels will be busy so book your accommodation now!
*The festival will be practicing all COVID protocols set by the Provincial and Federal Governments at the time of the festival.
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Book Your Accommodations
Kick Off Party – Thursday, September 4th
- Time: Doors Open 5:30 pm
- FEATURING Act: Dave Bennett and the Memphis Speed Kings
- DINNER, 2 DRINKS AND DANCING – $79 pp
- LOCATION: Elks Club
- Reservations required – Call 1 866 599 3494 or 250 770 3494
Sponsors
Interested in becoming a Fantastic Pentastic Sponsor?
Download our sponsorship package to see the benefits (other than supporting a great festival)
Read More About What Our Sponsors Are Offering In 2025
Have a question about sponsorship? Please complete this form
Many thanks to our amazing sponsors. This festival would not be possible without them.
Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Penticton & District Society for Community Living
Princess Margaret Secondary School
Bronze Sponsors
Acumen HR Solutions Ltd
Bannister Kia
Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
Bowmont Motel
Breakfast Club Catering
Budget Car & Truck Rental
Canada Safeway
Chad and Marybeth Pfeifer
Canco Penticton (official gasoline supplier)
Cannery Brewing Co.
Doug and Irene Gateson
Garry & Kendra Litke
Grant Klatik (Chamberlain Property Group)
Grant Pattingale Piano Services
IGA Summerland
Jade Line Moving and Storage
Jill Johns
Judy Ehresmann
La Casa Ouzeria
Lloyd Burgart
Minuteman Press
Neil and Elaine Woodcock
Nor-mar Industries Ltd.
Parker’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ltd.
Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre
Richard P. Thompson KC
Rick and Annette Whitaker
Riverside Motel
Robert Mickelborough
Salty’s Beachhouse Restaurant
Stacie Morris
Sociale’ Ristorante
Susan and Chris
Tiki Shores Inn and Suites
Friends of the Festival
Fresno Dixieland Society
Home Hardware
Real Canadian Superstore
Save-on-Foods
Schedule
(Subject to additions and/or band changes)
Download the Schedule
Stay Here
Penticton – The Sunny Okanagan’s Favourite Beach Town
About Penticton
September is the best time to visit Penticton! Warm weather, fall foliage, vineyard wine tastings, scenic hikes, and the Pentastic Hot Jazz & Music Festival.
Book a guided wine tour, explore the local craft brew scene, browse the quaint shops downtown or pick up some fresh, fall produce and locally made goodies at the Farmer’s market.
There’s so much to do in Penticton – let Travel Penticton help you plan your visit!
PLAN YOUR STAY IN PENTICTON
Special rates & discounts available from our hotel/motel partners! Please support our sponsors
Promo Code “Jazzfest2025” 15% off all rooms and suites Call 250-492-2922 or Book online CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM |
Promo Code “Jazzfest2025” 15% off all rooms and suites Call 250-492-7113 or Book online CLICK TO RESERVE A ROOM |
Promo Code “Jazzfest2025” 15% off all rooms and suites Call 250-492-8769 to book your room |
Promo Code “Jazzfest2025” 15% off all rooms and suites Call 250-490-0231 or Book online BOOK NOW PROMO CODE Jazzfest2025 |
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Call 250-492-2615 or Book online click here for website |
Call 250-492-8926 or click here for website |
Note to RV Attendees: Check out local campsites here
* There is no overnight RV parking permitted at City parking lots within the City of Penticton – including the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
Note2: Our Festival Shuttle Service Is Available Only to All Sponsor Accommodations
FAQ & Contact
Contact
Have a question?
- Local: (250) 770-3494
- Toll-Free: 1-866-599-3494
- Email: support@pentasticjazz.ca
Get in touch with us.
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How does the all-day pass work?
Your all–events pass entitles you to admission to all venues during festival hours and your individual day pass entitles you to the same on the appropriate day. Your pass must be visible to volunteers at all times and is required for entrance to the venues and for use of the free shuttle service.
Can I buy my pass during the festival?
Purchasing the passes during the festival is easy. You can purchase them at the registration table at the Trade & Convention Centre, which operates as our headquarters.
Will I need to find parking near the venues?
Leave your car at home! We are pleased to offer complimentary shuttle service between sponsoring hotels, and the venues, from:
- Friday – 2 p.m. until 10:00 pm
- Saturday – 9:00 a.m. until 11 pm
- Sunday – 8:00 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The shuttle stops are located near the entrance of each venue. Please note there may be delays depending on timing (we use the shuttles to transport the bands too!) and so we ask for your patience. Plan ahead. Our Shuttle drivers are volunteers, and tips are not accepted but smiles are.
If you are not sure if your hotel is sponsoring, please ask at the front desk at the time of booking.
If you require special assistance with a pick-up from a sponsoring hotel, please contact our Dispatch Centre at 250-490-2347 to make these arrangements.
Can I take photos or videos?
No professional videotaping, photographs or audio recording is allowed during performances. Media representatives are asked to contact the venue managers in advance, for access to the venue and for permission to take photographs.
Will performers be selling their CDs?
Yes, individual bands and performers will gladly sell you audio recordings of their music. These are typically available at individual performances. Or you may visit CD Central inside the Trade & Convention Centre.
Who do I call for medical attention?
We sincerely hope that you do not need these services but if you do, please contact any Festival Volunteer. A medical clinic is located at 162 – 1848 Main Street in Penticton (250-493-5228). The hospital is at 550 Carmi Avenue (250-492-4000). For emergency services please call 911.
Are the events fully accessible?
Yes.
Is smoking allowed?
All of our venues are designated non-smoking.
Can I dance during a performance?
Please do! For the enjoyment of those spectators that can’t sit still, dance floors are located at all venues except at the S.S. Sicamous.
Venue Information
“Bourbon Street” & “The French Quarter”
Our Festival Headquarters at the Penticton Convention Centre!
273 Power Street, Penticton
- Fully accessible
- Registration – prepaid tickets may be picked up here
- CD sales for all bands
- Dance floors
- Food & beverage options
Elk’s Hall aka “The Cotton Club”
343 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC
- Performances on 2nd floor (has stairs, no elevator)
- Dance floor
- Great food and full bar