Hotel Eldorado — 100 Years
The 35th Annual Innkeeper’s Gala
A Diamond Affair
Honouring 100 years with a night of elegance, impact, and generosity.
November 14, 2026: the 35th Annual Innkeeper’s Gala, A Diamond Affair.
One hundred years of Hotel Eldorado.
Thirty-five years of the Innkeeper’s Gala. One unforgettable night.
Hotel Eldorado first opened its doors in 1926, and this year we celebrate in true 1920s style. The 35th Annual Innkeeper’s Gala returns as a black-tie evening of diamonds, jazz and glamour, where live music and curated culinary moments set a tone of timeless sophistication.
Tickets
Reserve your seats
Your Gala Experience Includes
7 PM – 10 PM
Raise a glass to a century of Hotel Eldorado, and help write the next chapter of the Innkeeper’s Gala.
- Live entertainment setting the stage for an evening of timeless elegance
- Curated food stations featuring delectable, locally inspired dishes
- A selection of local wines, beers, and specialty beverages
- Exclusive auctions and experiences, inviting you to support charitable initiatives in our community
- The legendary ambiance of Hotel Eldorado as your setting
- Coat check and valet parking included in your ticket, for a seamless arrival and departure
- Entry to the After-Party, 10 PM – Midnight
VIP add-on · 5:30 PM – 7 PM
The Elevated Prelude
Available for a limited time only. Begin the celebration early with an exclusive pre-Gala VIP experience: early access to the evening, premium food and beverage tastings, live entertainment, and a first look at the auction items, all before the main celebration begins. Select a VIP Ticket (Prelude Included) at checkout.
10 PM – Midnight
The After-Party
The celebration doesn’t end when the gala does. Keep the music and the glamour going at the After-Party until midnight.
Giving Back
$1.65 millionraised for our community over the gala’s remarkable history
This year’s proceeds support the Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism at Okanagan College and Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), helping to train the next generation of hospitality talent and strengthen care in our community.
The Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism at Okanagan College
Helping train the next generation of hospitality talent.
Kelowna General Hospital
Strengthening care in our community.
Our previous events
A century of legendary good times
The Elevated 100 Rooftop Party on July 31, the EL·100 Grand Ball on August 1, and the Grand Brunch on August 2 brought a century of guests back to this shoreline. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
From the EL·100 Grand Ball
