Whistler is renowned for the wide variety of events and festivals that take place here. From Village ice skating, the Fire & Ice Show and live music, to bike races, yoga, farmer’s markets and kids events,  there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year with these exciting Whistler BC events.

Explore Whistler’s bustling gallery scene while sampling hors d’oeuvres and wines at this annual, sellout event held on select Friday nights in October. Visit a variety of Whistler galleries in a fun and unique way, with local, regional and international artists, and interactive art experiences.

When: 3, 10, 17 & 24 October

Where: Various locations

The Whistler Writers Festival is an annual event celebrating the literary arts. It’s a chance to connect with the very best local, Canadian and international authors by attending workshops, readings, speaker panels, musical events and more.

When: 30 October to 2 November

Where: Various locations

Cornucopia is Whistler’s annual fall festival of food and drink, made for the epicurious, uninhibited food and drink lover. Let your taste buds run wild at food and drink tastings, culinary demonstrations, drink seminars, winemaker dinners and more. Join us in the mountains to experiment with your palate, expand your knowledge, celebrate, and explore Whistler’s world-class food and drink scene.

When: 6 to 16 November

Where: Various locations

2025 marks the Whistler Film Festival’s 25th edition of “Canada’s Coolest Film Festival” with live and virtual events to connect audiences, filmmakers and industry. Events include film premieres, industry summits, talent programs, celebrations and special guest appearances by actors and directors. From the hottest indies to award-season fare, WFF offers a hotbed of discovery and talent, an essential destination for the industry to connect, and a festive cinematic celebration for film fans and filmmakers alike. 

When: 3 to 7 December

Where: Whistler Conference Centre

Come explore the Bespoke Market for a curated holiday shopping experience showcasing creative entrepreneurs including designers, small shop owners, and makers. Socially conscious shoppers will find a selection of items such as handcrafted jewellery, one-of-a-kind art, natural skincare, artisanal foods and beverages, slow fashion and home goods from 35+ vendors.

When: 6 to 7 December

Where: Audain Art Museum

Whistler is proud to host the annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival, celebrating its 33rd year in 2026. One of the biggest and best gay and lesbian ski weeks in North America, the LGBTQI pride week features a packed events schedule of skiing, snowboarding and social events.

When: 25 January to 1 February

Where: Various locations

The scenic running course is designed to showcase all that Whistler is - an amazing town nestled in the coast mountains of BC. With towering, glacier-capped mountains as the backdrop, it is no wonder that Whistler's only half marathon has made it to the must-do list for distance runners from across North America. Events include Half Marathon, 30K, 10K, 5K and Kids Run.

When: 6 June

Where: Whistler Olympic Plaza

From the creators of the award-winning RBC GranFondo Whistler, XFONDO is back in Whistler! XFONDO is not an exclusive gravel cycling event, rather it's an adventure on all the terrain a bike can take you. It's a visceral experience, real and perceived with your new event buddies, sharing an experience that will be a full on challenge for all your skills. From winding gravel switchbacks to flowing descents framed by unreal mountain scenery (and a ton of mud just waiting to be sprayed), Whistler serves it up. The courses are 42 - 60K with an elevation of 1000 - 1300 metres.

When: 13 June

Where: Base Camp, Spruce Grove Park

Crankworx Whistler brings together the best riders and biggest bike fans in the world for 10 days of elite and amateur racing, slopestyle competitions, Kidsworx events, bike demos, expositions, and the chance to shred Whistler’s trails with other like-minded bike fans. While the festival has gone international, each year the global mountain bike community comes home to Whistler for the ultimate celebration of all things mountain bike.

When: 24 July to 2 August

Where: Whistler Mountain Bike Park and Whistler Village

The RBC GranFondo Whistler is a stunning point-to-point cycling journey along the famous Sea to Sky Corridor between Vancouver and Whistler. There are distance options from 55 km to 122 km and all offer beautiful landscapes and a clear, traffic-free passage along the Sea to Sky Highway.

When: 12 September

Where: Sea to Sky Highway / Whistler

The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup makes its Whistler debut in 2026 – a first for the event and a full-circle moment for a place that helped shape modern mountain biking. Watch the world’s fastest riders go full send on a purpose-built course that brings Whistler’s gravity roots to the global stage. It’s more than world-class racing. It’s a celebration of mountain bike culture set against the rugged beauty of Whistler. Be part of mountain bike history in the making.

When: 25 to 27 September

Where: TBD