Festivals & Events

Whistler’s festivals & events calendar is packed with shows, races, exhibits and community events. There’s never a dull moment here!

Read on to see what it’s like to attend events like the World Ski and Snowboard Festival, Crankworx, and Cornucopia. Then you can plan your own festival-filled trip to the mountains!

The Whistler Conference Centre lit up with lights during the Whistler Film Festival.

Whistler Film Festival 2026: Movie Magic in the Mountains

November 5, 2026·Festivals & Events

Whistler Film Festival brings hundreds of incredible films and their makers to the mountains every year to celebrate movie magic!

A person holds a glass of wine while reaching for food at a food station at the Night Market event at Whistler Cornucopia.

30 Years of Cornucopia: Whistler’s Festival of Food and Drink

October 6, 2026·Festivals & Events

A successful festival grows & evolves, and that's what Whistler Cornucopia has done over three decades. Find out what makes it irresistible.

Hikers on Whistler Blackcomb with views out over the Coast Mountains enjoying the midweek stillness.

Whistler Outdoor Festival: Schedule, Events & What to Expect

September 10, 2026·Festivals & Events

Discover the Whistler Outdoor Festival, October 9–11, 2026, with films, workshops, speakers, activities, a gear expo and more.

A person reaches across a table to have their wine glass filled at a Cornucopia event in Whistler.

Whistler Cornucopia: A Festival of Food + Drink

September 8, 2026·Festivals & Events

Cornucopia celebrates its 30th anniversary this November with 11 days of food & drink fun. With over 100 events, here's your Insider guide.

A group of friends drink wine at the Audain Art Museum while on the Whistler Wine Walk.

Whistler Wine Walk: Whistler’s Art Gallery Scene by the Glass

September 3, 2026·Festivals & Events, Village Life

Explore Whistler's art scene every Friday in October, on a Whistler Wine Walk. Enjoy four galleries, with wine tasting, canapés and music.

Two women holding beer sample mugs at the Whistler Village Beer Festival, smile at the camera.

Whistler Village Beer Festival: 5 Reasons to Grab a Brew

September 1, 2026·Festivals & Events

The Whistler Village Beer Festival is happening September 16 to 20, with over 80 craft beverages to try (not all beer), we give you five good reasons it should be on your fall event list.

Leslie Anthony talks to author John Valliant about his latest book at the 2023 Whistler Writers Festival.

The Whistler Writers Festival Celebrates 25 Years

August 18, 2026·Festivals & Events

Find out what makes the Whistler Writers Festival so special for readers, writers and storytellers of all kinds.

A mountain biker makes their way down Whistler Mountain as part of the Enduro competition during Crankworx Whistler.

Crankworx Whistler 2026: The Mountain Bike World Comes Home

June 4, 2026·Festivals & Events

What to expect at the world's largest celebration of mountain biking, Crankworx Whistler, happening July 24 to August 2.

A shot of Whistler Village taken from above with the mountains in the background.

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Whistler

May 28, 2026·Festivals & Events

Find out where to watch the football games and discover why Whistler is a great place to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

The stage is bathed in light at the Whistler Summer Concert Series.

Whistler Summer Concert & Movie Series 2026

May 5, 2026·Festivals & Events

Whistler’s Summer Concert Series brings music to the mountains with 13 diverse performances taking to the stage this July and August.

Some of the roving performers on Whistler Village Stroll during the Whistler Children's Festival.

Whistler Children’s Festival 2026

April 14, 2026·Festivals & Events

Get ready for a weekend of creative, family-based fun as the Whistler Children’s Festival takes over from May 15 to 17. Here's the scoop!

Nourish Whistler Wellness Series

April 9, 2026·Festivals & Events

The Insider looks at the 100+ wellness-themed events during the Nourish Whistler Wellness Series this June.

A man and woman trail run in the alpine in Whistler.

Running Events & Races in Whistler

March 19, 2026·Festivals & Events

Did you know Whistler is a runner's paradise? Check out this go-to guide of all the Whistler running events and races going down this summer and fall.