Rock the Kootenays 2025

Rock the Kootenays 2025
August 8-10, 2025 | Western Financial Place, Cranbrook BC

The Kootenays’ premier classic rock festival is back for its third year! Join them for three days of legendary music, featuring iconic 80s bands live at the Western Financial Place outdoor festival grounds.

For The 2025 Rock the Kootenays Guide Book, you can check out this Blog here.

2025 Lineup

Friday, August 8:

• Odds – 6:00 PM
• Streetheart – 7:15 PM
• Honeymoon Suite – 8:30 PM

Saturday, August 9:

• Five Man Electrical Band – 3:30 PM
• Men Without Hats – 5:00 PM
• The Trews – 6:40 PM
• 54-40 – 8:30 PM

Sunday, August 10:

• Haywire – 3:30 PM
• Saga – 5:00 PM
• Sweet – 6:40 PM
• Colin James – 8:30 PM

Tickets

• 3-Day Festival Pass – Access to all performances

• Single-Day Pass – Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

• VIP tickets include a dedicated entrance (opens 30 min before regular gates)

• Camping tickets available for Moir Park (trailers & small RVs only)

Ticket Pickup:

• Wednesday, Aug 6: 4:00–6:00 PM (WFP Lobby)

• Thursday, Aug 7: 9:00–11:00 AM & 4:00–6:00 PM (WFP Lobby)

• Friday, Aug 8: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (WFP Lobby & Ticket Tent)

• Saturday, Aug 9: 12:00–9:00 PM (Ticket Tent)

• Sunday, Aug 10: 12:00–9:00 PM (Ticket Tent)

• Valid photo ID required

Transportation & Parking

• Free BC Transit service for all routes and handyDART from Aug 8–10

• Free evening shuttles (9:00–11:00 PM):

  • Shuttle 1: Tamarack Centre & Walmart Plaza

  • Shuttle 2: Southside Cranbrook loop

  • Shuttle 3: Moir Park

• Limited parking available, first-come-first-served

• No parking on east side of Western Financial Place

• Additional parking in downtown Cranbrook (expect walking distance)

Festival Info

• Outdoor event, rain or shine

• All ages welcome (valid ticket required for entry).

• Gates open 1 hour before first set

• On-site food trucks with a wide variety of options

• No outside food or drinks permitted

• Bring your own seating (lawn chairs, blankets); no wagons

• Refillable water bottles, hats, sunscreen, umbrellas (not large beach umbrellas) encouraged

Prohibited Items

• Weapons, illegal drugs, fireworks

• Chains, chain wallets, discriminatory or inappropriate clothing

• Large signs, flags, laser pointers

• Professional cameras with detachable lenses, tripods, selfie sticks, or audio recording devices

• Only registered service animals allowed

Accessibility

• Free handyDART service all weekend

• VIP entrance for expedited access

• Dedicated on-site staff to assist guests with accessibility needs

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of classic rock in the Kootenays!

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Updated August 6th, 2025