Ryga Arts Festival

Name: Ryga Arts Festival
Start: 2026-09-15
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Summerland

The Ryga Arts Festival in Summerland, British Columbia, ran from September 15 to 20, 2026, honoring writer and playwright George Ryga. The 2026 program was revised and scaled back due to the recent Bald Range wildfire, with all remaining events offered free of charge.

Date: Sep 15-20, 2026
Location: Summerland

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Event summary

Highlights

Honoring writer George Ryga
Scaled-back program due to Bald Range wildfire
Remaining events offered free of charge

The Ryga Arts Festival is an annual celebration of the arts held in Summerland, paying tribute to the renowned local writer and playwright George Ryga. The festival typically features a diverse program that has included music, theatre performances, author readings, and various workshops.

For its 2026 iteration, held from September 15 to 20, the festival's program underwent significant revisions. Following the Bald Range wildfire in August, organizers canceled specific events like sGaanaGwa and postponed the Theatre Trail until 2027. To accommodate the community during this challenging time, all remaining festival events were made free, aiming to provide welcoming spaces for people to gather, connect, and experience the arts without financial barriers.

Practical details

Admission — source statement: The remaining events were free.; kelownacapnews.com

Before attending

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