Whistler's Signature Festivals and Events
Whistler offers a non-stop lineup of events through every season, but these are the classics that come back annually and truly showcase Whistler's culture. For more entertainment month by month, visit the Events Calendar or see what's on in Whistler this week.
January
Whistler Pride and Ski
Festival
One of the biggest and best gay and lesbian ski weeks in North America, a week of non-stop activities and events on and off the slopes.
February
FIL Luge World
Championships
Cheer on the world’s fastest luge athletes on ice as they compete for the title of king and queen of luge at the Whistler Sliding Centre, an Olympic venue.
February
Invictus Games Vancouver
Whistler
The first ever winter, hybrid games with 550 competitors from 23 nations competing in adaptive sports including alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling.
April
World Ski & Snowboard
Festival
A festival celebrating our unique mountain culture full of snowsports, outdoor concerts, multimedia events and non-stop nightlife.
May
Whistler Children’s
Festival
Whistler’s longest running festival engages children and families in arts and culture with two weekends filled to the brim with adventure.
June
Nourish Whistler
Wellness Series
60-plus unique events happening in June. Engage in our Masterclasses and Speakers Series, indulge in nutritious meals, move your body and connect with nature.
June
Blueshore Whistler Half
Marathon
One of Canada's most scenic run courses with multiple distances and inclusive race divisions. Features seminars, a kids run and athlete celebration.
June
XFONDO
Whistler
New and from the creators of RBC GranFondo Whistler, XFONDO is an all roads bike race featuring road, gravel, trail and dirt.
Jul - Aug
Whistler Summer Concert
Series
Whistler Olympic Plaza is the place to be in summer for free, outdoor concerts on weekends, special holidays and during festivals.
August
Crankworx
Whistler
The best riders, most hard-core fans and 10 days of gravity-defying, awe-inspiring competitions coupled with incredible celebrations.
September
RBC GranFondo
Whistler
Road cyclists of all abilities are able to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Highway as they pedal their way 122km from Vancouver to Whistler.
September
Whistler Village Beer
Festival
Seven days filled with all things beer, including brewery tours, beer yoga, foodie events, live music, after-parties and of course, beer sampling.
September
Ultra Trail Whistler
by UTMB
Conquer the Fitzsimmons Mountain Range in this epic trail running event with distances of 100K, 50K, 25K and 10K.
October
Whistler Wine
Walk
Explore Whistler’s vibrant art gallery scene while sampling hors d’oeuvres and BC wines every Friday night in October.
October
Whistler 50 Relay
& Ultra
This annual fall event in Whistler is open to teams of 4 or 8 members with distances ranging from 10K to 50K, with competitive and recreational categories.
October
Whistler Writers
Festival
Celebrate the literary arts at this annual fall event with workshops, readings, speaker panels, musical events and more.
November
Whistler
Cornucopia
Let your taste buds run wild with 11 days of tastings, culinary demonstrations, drink seminars, winemaker dinners, parties and more.
December
Whistler Film
Festival
Canada’s Coolest Film Fest features action-packed days of original films, world premieres, industry summits, parties and guest appearances by actors and directors.