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About South Okanagan Events Centre
The South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) is a versatile, city-owned venue in Penticton, BC. As part of a larger SOEC complex, this multi-purpose arena hosts concerts, hockey, trade shows, and special events with configurations that adapt via retractable seating to suit the show. Managed by Oak View Group, the SOEC is a cornerstone of Penticton’s event scene and a gateway to nearby hotels, dining, and easy transit options.
Whether you’re catching a Penticton Vees home game, a touring concert, or a one-off show like The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, secure your seats with confidence—we've got you covered with up-to-date ticket options and insider tips for getting around the venue.
Parking at major events is typically pay-and-display (approx. the best available price), while hockey games for the Penticton Vees offer complimentary or included parking in many lots. Local BC Transit provides convenient access to the venue, making it easy to travel from surrounding neighborhoods. As you plan your trip, consider nearby lodging and dining vetted by our affiliate partners to maximize comfort and convenience in Penticton.
Key events at the SOEC have included the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Harlem Globetrotters tours, and notable youth and regional championships. With a maximum concert configuration around 6,432 seats and hockey setups near 4,701 seats, the venue adapts to the show you’re attending. For the latest show dates and seating details, contact us and we’ll help you lock in the best seats available.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 853 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A 9C4.
- Venue type: Multi-purpose arena (arena/stadium) within the SOEC complex, owned by the City of Penticton and managed by Oak View Group.
- Capacity: Official capacity is 5,000 seats; maximum concert configurations can reach around 6,432 seats; hockey configurations around 4,701 seats.
- Seating chart: No public, publicized seating chart; the arena uses a retractable seating system to switch between configurations.
- Parking: Pay-and-display parking for major events (about CAD $20); no pay parking for Penticton Vees hockey games.
- Transit: Local BC Transit is an option to access the venue.
- Nearby hotels: Sandman Hotel Penticton (0.4 km from SOEC); Ramada by Wyndham Penticton (approx. 0.5–0.8 km); Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre (about 1.4 miles); Coast Penticton Hotel (nearby).
- Notable events hosted: 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Canadian national women's curling); Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour; Penticton Vees joined the WHL for the 2025–26 season; CSSHL Western Championships (2026); The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight.