WHISTLER PRIDE EVENTS
WELCOME PARTY Presented by Spicy Sports
January 21, 2024 | 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The festival’s official kick-off where guests mingle and meet festival organizers and friendly ski/ride guides. Delicious drinks and live music by local entertainers it’s the perfect setting to socialize. Solo travellers and first timers shouldn’t feel shy – everyone’s welcome!
The beautifully designed Audain Art Museum opens it’s doors for Whistler Pride guests to socialize in the lobby and enjoy live music by Tim Hewitt Duo, a unique blend of live instrumentation, looping technology and a talented fiddler/violinist that will surprise and delight. Guests are also welcome to look at the comprehensive Permanent Collection and current exhibitions – showcasing BC Artists from the 18th century to the present.
Audain Art Museum
4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
Presented by Spicy Sports – offering the best rates in Whistler, available through a locally owned and independent shop with locations in Whistler and Blackcomb. Book through this link in advance for 20% off your ski and snowboard gear rentals.
Monday Après
January 22, 2024 | 3 PM to 6 PM
Refuel, unwind, and socialize at the official festival après. You can keep the conversation going with your guide group or mingle with other festival guests in a warm welcoming environment with tasty beverages made with PRIDE by our Après host venues.
NEW LOCATION: Après Après
4204 Village Square #102, Whistler, BC
(Originally scheduled for Buffalo Bills)
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
DRAG BINGO
January 22, 2024 | 7 PM – 11 PM
Grandma didn’t do Bingo like this! SYMONE SAYS – Canada’s First Lady of Glam handles the balls and calls the numbers, keeping the crowds roaring like only she can. This isn’t just Bingo, it’s DRAG BINGO – with jaw-dropping lip-sync, goofy group activities, plenty of innuendo, and lots of laughter! While raising money for a worthy local charity and giving away prizes donated by local business including restaurant gift cards from the Gibbons Group and passes to ZipTrek Zipline and Scandinave Spa.
Doors open at 7pm
Bingo/Show begins at 7:30pm
One bingo sheet book included with admission. Purchase another with a $5 donation to WAG (Whistler Animals Galore)
NEW LOCATION: The Longhorn Saloon
4280 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC
(Originally schedule for Nita Lake Lodge)
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
TUESDAY Après
January 23, 2024 | 3 PM to 6 PM
Refuel, unwind, and socialize at the official festival après. You can keep the conversation going with your guide group or mingle with other festival guests in a warm welcoming environment with tasty beverages made with PRIDE by our Après host venues.
Milestones Whistle
4555 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
SIP ‘N DIP
January 23, 2024 | 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM
A Whistler Pride exclusive – a private event at the world-renowned Scandinave Spa. Refresh and sip wine and beer in the pavilion with music by Whistler’s favourite DJ FOXY MORON or rejuvenate in the hot tubs, try the hot-cool-relax cycle, and cozy up by the firepits in the relaxing, natural mountain setting of the traditional Scandinavian baths.
Ticket inlcudes free shuttle service, Thermal Journey and 2 Bath Towels. Swimsuits required. No personal towels or robes will be permitted. Cashless bar. Lockers available on site.
Spa treatments are available before and during the event, please book in advance. Proof of event ticket of festival pass may be required for spa treatment booking.
Scandinave Spa
8010 Mons Rd., Whistler, BC
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
Shuttle service starts boarding at 9:15pm from Aava Whistler Hotel .
WEDNESDAY Après
January 24, 2024 | 3 PM to 6 PM
Refuel, unwind, and socialize at the official festival après. You can keep the conversation going with your guide group or mingle with other festival guests in a warm welcoming environment with tasty beverages made with PRIDE by our Après host venues.
NEW LOCATION – Buffalo Bills
4122 Village Green, Whistler, BC
(Originally scheduled for Après Après)
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
COMEDY NIGHT PRESENTED BY THE AUDAIN ART MUSEUM
January 24, 2024 | DOORS AT 7:00 PM SHOW AT 8:00 PM
One of the most anticipated Whistler Pride events is Comedy Night – this year featuring a double-serving of drag comedy royalty when BIANCA DEL RIO returns after delivering an unforgettable side-splitting set of hilarity last year. As an extra treat, legendary LADY BUNNY will get the crowd rolling with signature mix of crude and delightful humour!
BIANCA DEL RIO, dubbed “The Joan Rivers of the Drag World” is a dimple-cheeked, larger-than-life drag queen and outrageous comic who isn’t afraid to shock and offend. Fierce, funny, and fabulous, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 6 was recently named one of New York Magazine’s “Most Powerful Drag Queens,” where they described her as “the queen of all Drag Race queens” due to her dynamic career of comedy, hosting, and successful global tours.
LADY BUNNY is an iconic trailblazer in the queer community, advocating for queer rights while mixing activism and entertainment! She brings attention to important causes and celebrates life and love in style. She is a drag queen, actress, nightclub DJ, promoter, and the founder of Wigstock.
Hosted by Symone Says, Canada’s First Lady of Glam
Book quickly to select the best seats. VIP table seating available.
Doors open at 7:00pm showtime is 8:00pm.
Arrive early to enjoy a pre-show drink.
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
Comedy Night is produced with the generous support of the Resort Municipality and our friends at Tourism Whistler (Whistler.com)
This event is for ages 19+. Content will likely be vulgar and blatantly hilarious.
Premium seating reserved for 7-Day Multi-Event Pass holders.
THURSDAY T-DANCE
January 25, 2024 | 5 PM – 8 PM
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, we ditch the ski-boots and lace up our dancing shoes. We’re bringing big T-dance energy to the grand foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre serving elevated après with delicious cocktails and music that’ll get your hips shaking while you work the crowd that gets bigger every day of the festival.
Thursday’s T-Dance features a special DJ set from Lady Bunny who plays to please and doesn’t hesitate to twirl from the DJ booth to join the crowd on the dance floor.
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
THROWBACK – Let’s get physical Presented by Scandinave Spa
January 25, 2024 | 10 pm – 1:30 AM
Shake your groove thing! Get Jiggy with it! We’re turning back time and turning it out with a bumping night of classic anthems at this retro dance party! The throwback theme is GET PHYSICAL – so everybody sweat now, break out your short shorts, headbands, and wrist bands and make your move! DJ Luca Fernandez will blend house, techno, and disco to make what’s familiar feel electric, new, and queer! With showstopping performances by Canada’s Drag Race finalist Kendall Gender!
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
SPLASH POOL PARTY
January 25, 2024 | 10 PM – 2 AM
Let’s get soaking wet! Dive in to the always packed, always playful, Whistler Pride Indoor Pool Party! DJ/Producer Bertossi plays bouncy house beats while you float on the giant inflatables in the main pool, relax in the hot tub or steam room, or frolic in the bear-themed splash park.
Bring YOUR OWN Towel & Swimsuit. Lockers & clothes check available on site.
Meadow Park Sports Centre
8625 Highway 99, Whistler, BC
Catch the free shuttle running approximately every 20 minutes from the Aava Whistler Hotel starting at 9:45PM.
NOT included in any passes due to limited event capacity.
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
PARADE DAY T-DANCE PRESENTED BY TD BANK GROUP
January 26, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 8 PM
The colours and energy of the parade spill into the grand foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre where special guest DJs turn the room into pride party-central leading the crowd to scream-sing along to contemporary twists on classic pride anthems. Featuring a special performance by Canada’s Drag Race season 4 WINNER – VENUS.
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
PRIDE MOVIE NIGHT
January 26, 2024 | 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
FURROCIOUS Presented by Whistler Brewing Co.
January 26, 2024 | 10 PM – 2 AM
Go wild at Furrocious, where the dress code is leather, sports gear, or whatever lets your sexy out. It’s easy to lose yourself on the darkness with the lights, visuals, and tech setting the perfect mood. With DEKO-ZE delivering dirty beats and The Girlfriend Experience set to stun on stage.
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
Saturday T-Dance presented by rivian automotive
January 27, 2024 | 5 PM – 8 PM
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, we ditch the ski-boots and lace up our dancing shoes. We’re bringing big T-dance energy to the grand foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre serving elevated après with delicious cocktails and music that’ll get your hips shaking while you work the crowd that gets bigger every day of the festival.
Music by Nick Bertossi and Eddie Martinez, two DJ/Producers who know exactly how to make this final T-Dance a joyous, bouncy, arms-in the-air celebration – priming you perfectly for Snowball!
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
19+ event
Valid Government ID required
SNOWBALL – THE MAIN EVENT Presented by Smirnoff
January 27, 2024 | 10 PM – 4 AM
The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival massive main event and grand finale! A spectacular one-of-a-kind experience in the Sea-to-Sky Ballroom at the Whistler Conference Centre. Drink and Dance until 4 AM with dazzling lights, lasers, and tech to enhance the electric rhythms of DJ/Producer Eddie Martinez (LA) and breakout star Karsten Sollors – delivering big room sound to match the scale of the party! Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 WINNER – VENUS will dazzle with fierce performances! The epic climax an amazing week deserves. Not to be missed!
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
19+ event
Valid Government ID required