Arts and Culture During the Games

After you have taken in some competitions and hit the powder, take a stroll through Whistler Village and enjoy the free entertainment taking place all day long, from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Whistler Medals Plaza

Every night, 5,000 people will gather in the brand new Whistler Medals Plaza to cheer on and share the excitement of the day’s medal winners. Watch live broadcasts of Olympic and Paralympic events from Vancouver and Whistler in addition to art, cultural and musical entertainment from national and international performers.

The Closing Ceremonies of the Paralympic Winter Games will be held at Whistler Medals Plaza as well.

Whistler Live!

During the 2010 Games, there will be six different Whistler Live! sites set up throughout the village featuring extensive and interactive arts and entertainment programming. From morning until night, there will be something inspiring and engaging to see at every turn.

1. Whistler Medals Plaza

Whistler Medals Plaza is the anchor of Whistler Live!, and along with Victory Ceremonies and musical performances will feature the Paralympic Closing Ceremonies.

Victory Ceremonies confirmed artists include:

February 13 - All American Rejects
February 14 - Estelle
February 15 - Pierre Lapointe
February 16 - Feist
February 17 - Our Lady Peace
February 18 - Deadmau5
February 19 - Hedley
February 20 - Stars
February 21 - OneRepublic
February 22 - to be confirmed
February 23 - The Fray
February 24 - Jet
February 25 - The Roots
February 26 - K'Naan
February 27 - Usher

2. Town Plaza

Town Plaza features CTV sport broadcasting, Sea-to-Sky live art, family entertainment and Omega Bobsleigh photo opportunities.

3. Village Common

Village Common will be the Whistler Live! headquarters with interviews, commentary, digital media arts and a 360° viewable studio.

4. Village Square

As Whistler’s original community celebration site, Village Square will feature a large stage with a focus on live music performances by regional, national and international headliners. A large screen will broadcast sport competitions and digital arts. Don't miss the street performers too!

Village Square confirmed artists include:

February 12 - The Hairfarmers
February 13 - Valerie Sajdik, Elliott BROOD, Great Lakes Swimmers
February 14 - Karkwa, Matisyahu, Bedouin Soundclash
February 15 - Inez, George Leach, Misteur Valaire
February 16 - La Volee d'Castors, Jenn Grant, Hawksley Workman
February 17 - Ali Milner, Mes Aïeux, Barenaked Ladies
February 18 - The Lost Fingers, Kuba Oms
February 19 - Vishten, House of Doc, Corb Lund
February 20 - Animal Nation, Five Alarm Funk, Jully Black
February 21 - Sam Roberts Band
February 22 - Wassabi Collective, Hey Rosetta!, Constantines
February 23 - Damian Jr Gong Marley
February 24 - Kuban Cossack Chorus, Gorky Park
February 25 - ALO, Galactic
February 26 - Chic Gamine, Wintersleep
February 27 - Two Hours Traffic, Barney Bentall
February 28 - Blue Rodeo

5. Mountain Square

Before reaching Blackcomb and Whistler mountains, don't miss Mountain Square's CTV studio broadcasting 22 hours a day.

6. Skiers Plaza

At the base of Blackcomb and Whistler mountains, Skiers Plaza is always bustling with activity: skiers hopping on lifts, snowboarders finishing runs and visitors and locals alike enjoying après at the many outdoor patios.

As a Whistler Live! site, there will be full sport competition and medal ceremony broadcasts along with street performers and a mountain canvas art show. At night, don't miss the exciting Fire & Ice Remix, an on-mountain snow show of fire dancers, world class athletes flipping and twisting through rings of fire and DJs from around the globe spinning tunes. Confirmed DJs include: