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
Invictus Games Vancouver
Whistler
The first ever winter, hybrid games with 500 competitors from 20 nations competing in adaptive sports including alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling.
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.
April
World Ski & Snowboard
Festival
A festival celebrating our unique mountain culture full of snowsports, outdoor concerts 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
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
Nourish Spring Series
by Cornucopia
A series of culinary and wellness events happening throughout June to nourish your mind, body and soul.
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.
Jun - 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.
July
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 and 25K.
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 Writers
Festival
Celebrate the literary arts at this annual fall event with workshops, readings, speaker panels, musical events and more.
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.
November
Whistler
Cornucopia
Open your palate to a month of bold tastes with lively food and drink tastings, culinary demonstrations and winemaker dinners.
December
Whistler Film
Festival
Canada’s Coolest Film Fest features action-packed days of original films, world premieres, industry summits, talent programs, parties and special guest appearances by actors and directors.