Bars, restaurants & residencies
Weekly nights, patio parties and late sets. Kris currently holds DJ Fridays at Central Kitchen + Bar and late nights at Hello Darlin' in downtown Kelowna.
Upcoming gigs →
Open-Format DJ · Kelowna, BC · Since 2009
The soundtrack to the Okanagan's best nights.
The soundtrack to the Okanagan's best nights. 
House, disco, hip-hop, funk, Top 40 and throwbacks, mixed live off the crowd. Bars, festivals, corporate events, private parties and weddings across the Okanagan. Nominated for Best of Kelowna 2026.
Where Kris Plays
One DJ, every kind of night
From a 2 AM bar crowd to a corporate launch to a 300-person festival stage, the job is the same: read the room and keep it moving.
Company events & launches
Holiday parties, product and vehicle launches, galas and staff nights. Dinner music, announcements on the mic, then a dance floor that surprises the boss.
Corporate →Stages, patios & private parties
Center of Gravity, Fireside Festival, Nest Fest, wine festivals, brewery events, birthdays and backyard sessions. Sized from one speaker to a full rig.
Events →Ceremony to last call
Full-day packages with sound for every part of the day, wireless mics, lighting and MC duties, and a dance floor built for every generation in the room.
Weddings →
The Style
Open format. No lanes, no autopilot.
Kris doesn't show up with one genre and a preset playlist. He shows up with fifteen years of records across house, disco, funk, hip-hop, R&B, Top 40, country, EDM and the 80s, 90s and 2000s, then builds the night live off what the crowd gives him. A funk-house set for a Sunday patio, throwbacks and hip-hop for a packed Friday bar, a curated dinner-to-dance arc for a corporate room.
Every booking includes pro sound, lighting and a confident voice on the mic when the night needs one. The only thing he needs from you is power.
Trusted By
Venues, festivals and brands across the Okanagan
Also: Porsche Centre Kelowna, Rustic Reel, Fernando's Pub, BNA Brewing, Unleashed Brewing, Center of Gravity, Fireside Festival, Nest Fest and dozens of Okanagan wineries and private venues.
Reviews
What clients say
★★★★★
“On the day of, he was really on-the-ball with all the cues and moments throughout the night. He also played such a great mix of new stuff and classics. It was pretty special to see the full range of guests, young and old, all on the dance floor until the venue closed. Couldn't have asked for a better DJ. My wife and I highly recommend him! Thanks Kris.”
★★★★★
“We had Chris as our DJ for our Christmas party this year and he absolutely crushed it. He had everyone in the room dancing continuously up until we had to leave our venue (even those we didn't think would be dancers). We gave him a very general description of what we wanted and he, without a doubt, delivered that and more. We will definitely be looking to book him for next year! 11/10 would recommend.”
★★★★★
“I hired Kris for a corporate event and all I can say is wow! Punctual, professional, and provided a perfect atmosphere for the night. Will definitely use his services again in the future.”
Catch Kris Live
Upcoming gigs
The best way to hear Kris is in a room with him. Regular public nights at Central Kitchen + Bar and Hello Darlin' in downtown Kelowna, plus festivals and events through the year.
Full Schedule- Open to the public
Central Kitchen + Bar
1155 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC · 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Open to the public
Hello Darlin'
1250 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC · 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM
- Open to the public
Central Kitchen + Bar
1155 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC · 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Open to the public
Okanagan Wine Festivals Fall Tasting
1160 Sunset Dr, Kelowna, BC · 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
What does open-format DJ mean?
It means no single genre. Kris moves between house, disco, funk, hip-hop, R&B, Top 40, country, EDM and 80s/90s/2000s throwbacks in the same set, reading what the crowd is responding to and building the night from there. The result is a dance floor that works for a mixed room instead of one corner of it.
What kinds of events do you play?
Bar and restaurant residencies, festival and community stages, corporate events and product launches, private parties, patio and winery events, and weddings. Kris currently holds weekly nights at Central Kitchen + Bar and Hello Darlin' in downtown Kelowna.
Do you take requests?
Yes, when the host wants that. Kris reads requests against what is working on the floor and works them in where they fit. For private events, must-play and do-not-play lists are always welcome.
What do you need from the venue?
Standard power. Kris brings the full setup: PA speakers and subwoofer, wireless microphones, lighting, DJ booth and table. Venues with an installed system are welcome too; he can plug straight in.
Where do you play?
Based in Kelowna and regularly performing across the Okanagan Valley including West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton and Vernon. Travel further afield, including out-of-province festivals and events, is available.
How do I book?
Send the date, venue and a few details through the contact page or call (250) 859-7373. You will hear back within one business day with availability and a quote. A 50% deposit secures the date.
Let's Talk About Your Event
Check availability for your date
Tell Kris a little about the night and he will get back to you within one business day with availability and a quote.