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!

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.

Going the Distance: 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.

A skier tries to ski across a pool of water at the Slush Cup, part of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival in Whistler.

Insider’s Guide to the World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF)

March 9, 2026·Festivals & Events

WSSF is the ultimate season-ender sender. Learn what's new and how to live it up at the World Ski & Snowboard Festival.

Whistler Pride Festival: Ski, Celebrate & Belong

January 6, 2026·Festivals & Events

The Whistler Pride Festival has been reimagined and is back January 25 to Feb 1, 2026. Come and join the party!

Whistler Village during Whistler Film Festival

Movie Magic in the Mountains: Whistler Film Festival 2025

November 6, 2025·Festivals & Events

Whistler Film Festival is where community meets creativity, December 4 to 8. Check out the films being shown at this year's fest.

A chef does a cooking demo at the Culinary Stage event at Whistler Cornucopia.

Meet the Chefs, Sommeliers and Storytellers of Cornucopia

October 16, 2025·Festivals & Events

We dive into the talent shaping Whistler Cornucopia 2025. There's passion, flavour and a dash of showmanship at every event!

A bike rider races around a rocky and rooty corner on the 1199 trail in Whistler Mountain Bike Park during Crankworx.

Whistler Welcomes the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup

October 2, 2025·Festivals & Events

It's gonna be fast, fierce, and, for some, transformative. Witness one of the most exciting bike events in the world next September.

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

Insider Guide: Cornucopia, Whistler’s Festival of Food + Drink

September 18, 2025·Festivals & Events

Cornucopia is back this November for 11 days of food and drink fun. With over 100 events, here's an Insider's guide to help you plan.

A woman sits on a padded chair set on a rock outside in the forests of Whistler. She reads from a stack of books.

9 Reasons to Check Out The Whistler Writers Festival

September 16, 2025·Festivals & Events

Great for readers and writers, the Whistler Writers Festival is a celebration of creativity in a welcoming, intimate and inclusive setting.