Celebrating Creativity: Highlights from the 2024 Ryga Arts Festival and What’s Coming in 2025!
The 2024 Ryga Arts Festival in Summerland was a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture, uniting a diverse group of artists and performers to honour George Ryga’s legacy through community and art. With incredible live performances and a unique blend of music, theatre, literature, and workshops, the festival was an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike. Attendees immersed themselves in the thriving arts scene of the Okanagan, celebrating the immense talent that made the event truly special. As we look ahead to 2025, excitement is building for another year of showcasing a dynamic range of artists and creating unforgettable moments. Explore this year’s featured talent on the Artist page of the Ryga Arts Festival website and get inspired as we prepare for another fantastic celebration.
Preliminary Festival Lineup
📍 Venues Across Summerland
📅 September 17–21, 2025
🎭 Words, Theatre, Music
📲 Watch us at @rygafest for more details coming soon!
Wednesday, September 17 – Opening Night
Featuring: Anona Kampe, Yanti, Krystal Withakay, and the Cramer Bros
Catered and licensed, with beer by Giant’s Head
Thursday, September 18
Character Development Workshop with Danielle Krysa
Theatre Workshop and Performance
Details TBD, coming soon!
Friday, September 19
Community Conversation: Inclusivity in the Arts
Brian Thomas Isaac
Claire Coupland and Spoken Word + Tin Whistle
Saturday, September 20
Theatre Workshops
THEATRE TRAIL
Headliner: Deafy
Sunday, September 21
• Clowning and Physical Comedy Workshop (Adults)
• “Soundtrack” – a karaoke/poetry experience with Michael V Smith