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Whistler, B.C. – Whistler is entering an exciting new chapter for winter Pride with the Whistler Pride Festival, taking place January 25 to February 1, 2026. Tickets to the festival’s core events are now on sale, inviting visitors and locals alike to be part of a vibrant week of community, self-expression, and winter adventure in one of the world’s most iconic alpine destinations.
Presented by Tourism Whistler and TFD Presents, who bring over 20 years of experience producing major 2SLGBTQ+ events across Canada, the Whistler Pride Festival introduces a refreshed vision for Pride in the mountains - one that is fun, inclusive, and distinctly rooted in Whistler’s alpine culture.
“We’re incredibly excited about how the festival programming is shaping up,” said Bree Eagles, Manager of Events at Tourism Whistler. “This year is all about bringing people together—on the mountain, in the Village, and across a wide range of events that celebrate community, creativity, and connection. We’re proud to be creating a Pride experience that feels welcoming, dynamic, and uniquely Whistler.”
The Whistler Pride Festival blends refreshed programming with signature Pride moments, allowing guests to customize their experience throughout the week. From on-mountain experiences and relaxed social gatherings to après events and high-energy nightlife, the festival offers a variety of ways to join the celebration. The schedule features a mix of free, low-barrier, and ticketed events designed to ensure Pride feels inviting and accessible to all, with intentional spaces and events also available for women and youth.
Festival-goers can expect showstopping talent and infectious energy, with national and local performers bringing the festival to life. The lineup showcases the depth and diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ talent, including appearances by Canada’s Drag Race winner Venus, alongside Kendall Gender, Aurora Matrix, Hazel, and many more.
In addition to ticketed events, the Whistler Pride Festival will feature several beloved free community experiences, including daily guided ski and snowboard days on Whistler Blackcomb (lift ticket required) and the annual Rainbow Ski Out & Pride Parade on Friday, January 30, a showstopping ski-out featuring rainbow flags and Pride fashion. This visual celebration descends from the mountain into Whistler Village, culminating in a high-energy parade celebration with performances and entertainment.
Tickets are now available and selling quickly, with more programming announcements to come.
For more information, visit whistlerpridefestival.com, subscribe to the Whistler Pride Festival newsletter via the form on the website, and follow the Whistler Pride Festival on Facebook and Instagram.
Additional information about Whistler curated specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ travellers is available at whistler.com/gay-friendly-whistler.
Book Now for the Best Value
Those planning to attend the 2026 Whistler Pride Festival are encouraged to book early to secure the best available rates on accommodation, lift tickets, and transportation.
Use promo code?WHISTLERPRIDE?or call a Whistler.com Travel Consultant on?1.844.932.0606?and mention this offer to receive a complimentary Whistler Dining Voucher:
- Stay 3+ nights, receive $75 CAD*
- Stay 5+ nights, receive $150 CAD*
Think cozy après plates, lively dinners with friends, or a quiet culinary escape between festival events.
whistlerpridefestival.com/packages/
*Valid for arrivals from January 22 - February 1, 2026 and at participating locations. Vouchers available while quantities last.
Please note: The Whistler Pride Festival is a new event under new management and is not affiliated with the “Whistler Pride & Ski Festival” organization or the website whistlerpride.com.
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Whistler is Canada’s premier year-round leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Consistently rated the top ski resort in North America, Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The resort offers an extensive range of accommodations totaling 10,000 bedrooms among 24 hotels as well as townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets. Whistler also boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops, 25 spas and countless activity options from world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and watersports. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is home to a diverse community of more than 10,000 permanent residents.
Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, operating the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, and whistler.com – Whistler’s official source for visitor information and booking. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000 members who own, manage and operate properties or businesses on resort lands including hotels, restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.
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