THE WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS 30TH YEAR

  |   SLUSH STAFF

From first chair to last call, the World Ski & Snowboard Festival returns to Whistler April 6 - 12. Celebrating a full week of culture, spring skiing and late-night energy. Expect high-vibe on-snow competitions, creative arts and film showcases, free live music and legendary après that flow into nightly parties.

Marking its 30th anniversary, WSSF comes back with a refreshed format that celebrates mountain culture in all its forms, on snow, on screen and on stage. Stay tuned for schedule drops, revealing even more ways to experience the thrill of spring in Whistler.

Tourism Whistler | Oisin McHugh

YOUR GUIDE TO WSSF

SNOW SPORTS EVENTS — A stacked lineup of high-energy ski and snowboard events brings the mountain to life. From The Grind — a street-style rail showdown and NEW for 2026 The Pipe sessions — where style reigns supreme, to the crowd-pleasing iconic Slush Cup.

ARTS & CULTURECreativity runs deep all week with community-led art installations, workshops and immersive activations. From the 72-Hour Filmmaker Showdown to Intersection, storytelling, visuals and mountain culture collide.

MUSIC & PARTIES Free outdoor concerts and live performances fill the Village with atmosphere and energy. As the sun sets, après-ski events and late-night parties take over some of Whistler’s best venues, where the nights become just as unforgettable as the days.

Get tickets here.