Whistler Pride Festival & Ski Week 2027

Whistler Pride Festival & Ski Week 2027

Whistler Pride Festival & Ski Week returns to British Columbia from January 24 to 30, 2027, bringing LGBTQ+ skiers and snowboarders together for a week of winter sports and parties. The festival takes place across Whistler Blackcomb and Whistler Village, with daily après-ski gatherings and evening entertainment.

Event dates: Sunday, January 24 to Saturday, January 30, 2027

Key events:

• January 24, Welcome Mixer opening the festival

• January 25, après-ski gathering and trivia night

• January 26, Drag Bingo and Comedy Night

• January 27, Creekside Pride Day and Country Night

• January 28, Haze Drag Show

• January 29, Rainbow Ski-Out and Pride Parade, followed by Cascade Mega Après and the Whistler Village Pride Takeover

• January 30, Farewell Après Ski and Icons Drag Show

Pride parade: On January 29, skiers and snowboarders descend Whistler Mountain carrying rainbow flags before continuing through Whistler Village to the Olympic Rings at Whistler Olympic Plaza.

Gay parties: The Saturday program includes the APEX Closing Party and Babes on Babes. Daily après-ski gatherings begin around 3pm, with additional evening events throughout the festival.

Drag shows: Drag Bingo takes place on January 26, followed by Haze Drag Show on January 28 and Icons Drag Show on January 30.

Where to stay: Whistler Village is the most convenient base for the ski lifts and nightlife. Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel, Crystal Lodge, Aava Whistler Hotel and Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre are among the accommodation options mentioned in the source.