Caetani Summer Solstice Festival 2026
Celebrate the Longest Days of the Year at the Caetani Summer Solstice Festival 2026
Join us under the sun for a vibrant weekend of music, art, and community at the Caetani Summer Solstice Music Festival & Market, happening June 20–21, 2026 at the Caetani Centre in Vernon.
This year, we’re expanding our beloved summer tradition into a full weekend experience—featuring a ticketed music festival and market on Saturday and a free, all-day market on Sunday. Whether you’re here for the live tunes, the one-of-a-kind finds, or simply the good vibes, there’s something for everyone.
Saturday, June 20: Music Festival + Strange Bazaar
Our signature ticketed music festival returns with an exciting lineup of local and touring talent, set against the stunning backdrop of the Caetani grounds.
Get ready to settle in, stretch out on the lawn, and enjoy an eclectic mix of sound:
Francis Baptiste brings soulful storytelling and roots-driven melodies grounded in lived experience and cultural connection.
Kinfolk Nation delivers genre-blending energy with rich harmonies and a deep sense of musical community.
Claire Coupland offers heartfelt indie-folk with a powerful voice that resonates long after the final note.
Common Fires layers atmospheric textures with driving rhythms for a sound that’s both reflective and energizing.
Neil Fraser brings a dynamic instrumental edge shaped by decades of musical exploration.
As the sun dips low, the energy rises with our headliners:
Empanadas Ilegales close out the night with their electrifying blend of psychedelic Latin cumbia and salsa—guaranteed to get you dancing.
Also on Saturday: The Strange Bazaar will be on-site, offering a preview of the curious and creative world that fully unfolds on Sunday.
Get Your Tickets
Tickets for the Saturday, June 20 Caetani Summer Solstice Music Festival and Market are now available on Eventbrite, with early bird pricing for a limited time. Choose from all-day or evening passes, with both adult and youth pricing available. Kids under 12 attend for free.
Sunday, June 21: Strange Bazaar (Free Admission)
The Strange Bazaar’s second annual Summer Solstice market takes over the Caetani Centre grounds (3401 Pleasant Valley Road) on Sunday, June 21 from 1–8 PM, with free admission for all.
Featuring 20+ vendors from across the BC Interior, this is not your typical market. Visitors can explore a curated collection of goods that range from the magical to the macabre, including:
Ceramics and metalwork
Jewelry and stationery
Fresh flower bouquets
Taxidermy-inspired art
Handmade clothing
Candles and more
The Strange Bazaar is a celebration of the odd, unusual, dark, enchanted, and handmade—a space created to spotlight Vernon’s alternative creative community, including queer, witchy, and wonderfully unconventional makers.
Inspired by events like Vancouver’s Weirdos Market, the vision is to cultivate an old-world bazaar atmosphere—rich in curiosity, creativity, and connection—while growing something uniquely rooted here in the Okanagan.
Whether you’re hunting for a one-of-a-kind treasure or simply soaking in the atmosphere, the Strange Bazaar offers an experience unlike anything else in Vernon.
Food, Fun & Festival Vibes
Food trucks will be on-site both days serving up delicious eats, and the grounds will be alive with music, art, and community spirit all weekend long.
Don’t wait—secure your tickets for Saturdays’s event and be part of this unforgettable solstice celebration
Parking Information
Parking at the Caetani Centre is very limited and reserved for those with mobility challenges.
Street parking is available on neighbouring side streets for those able to walk to the site.
Please be respectful of our neighbours and do not block driveways.
No parking is permitted on Pleasant Valley Road.
Bikes and scooters welcome - a bike rack will be available
Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and celebrate the start of summer with us.
See you under the sun at solstice!
