Rock the Lake Festival returns this summer

The Okanagan’s most anticipated music festival will be back this summer.

GSL Group has announced the return of the Rock The Lake Music Festival in Kelowna. The outdoor event will take place next to Prospera Place from August 5-7, 2022.

The three-day classic rock festival will feature bands such as A Flock of Seagulls, The Tea Party, co-founder of the Beach Boys Brian Wilson with Al Jardine, Moist, Trooper, Eve 6, Chilliwack, Bif Naked, Carole Pope & Rough Trade, The Spoons, Grapes of Wrath, The Kings, and more.

Chilliwack (Submitted image)

The fifth edition of the festival will be presented by radio partners 104.7 The Lizard, 103.1 Beach Radio Kelowna and 107.5 Beach Radio Vernon.

“We are overjoyed to be able to bring back the beloved and highly anticipated Rock the Lake Music Festival this summer,” said GSL Group President & CEO, Graham S. Lee. “Each edition of the festival has been special and memorable. We look forward to delivering the same quality of show this upcoming season to a region that has been craving this type of event for months.”

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys legend, will be at Rock the Lake. (Submitted photo)

As with previous years, the interior of the building will be open for patrons to cool off with full facilities, concession stands and a licenced restaurant. The festival grounds will offer food trucks, drinks and VIP access. Patrons can bring in their own lawn chairs for this all ages event.

Ticketing information will be announced on Thursday, May 12 with the on-sale taking place on Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Passes can be purchased through selectyourtickets.com or by calling toll-free at 1-866-514-5050. All previously purchased passes will be honoured and automatically transferred to the 2022 festival.

In addition, Rock The Lake will be partnering with One Tree Planted this year to help replenish the forests in British Columbia. GSL Group is committing to plant one tree in British Columbia for every ticket sold in an effort to help restore the forests that have been damaged by recent forest fires and natural disasters.

GSL Group acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia in making this festival happen and is committed to working with the local government and Interior Health to ensure that festival attendees are provided a healthy and safe environment.

For more information visit the Rock The Lake website and follow the festival’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Rock The Lake first launched in 2016 and has been a premier classic rock festival since its inception. Since the inaugural event, the event has entertained sold out crowds and has hosted iconic classic rock acts such as April Wine, Kim Mitchell, Randy Bachman, A Flock of Seagulls, and many more.