World Ski & Snowboard Festival Returns In April
The World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF) returns to Whistler April 2-11, 2027, for 10 days of on-snow action, multimedia events, free outdoor live music and the Village expo. The festival opens with the McMorris Foundation Charity Hockey Game on April 2nd and closes with the Slush Cup on April 11th.
Other festival highlights include Safety Shred Days presented by Arc’teryx, the 72-Hour Filmmaker Showdown, Intersection presented by Arc’teryx, the Village Expo, free outdoor concerts and The Cut Rail Jam. WSSF After Dark also returns, keeping the party going with DJ’s and other entertainment programming.
WSSF 2027 Key Dates and Events
• Friday, April 2: McMorris Foundation Hockey Game benefiting the Líl̓ wat Nation Snow Program
• Saturday, April 3: Safety Shred Days Presented by Arc’teryx
• Sunday, April 4: Safety Shred Days Presented by Arc’teryx
• Tuesday, April 6: 72-Hour Filmmaker Showdown
• Wednesday, April 7: Intersection Presented by Arc’teryx
• Friday, April 9: Outdoor Live Music Series in Skier’s Plaza and Village Expo
• Saturday, April 10: The Cut Rail Jam, Outdoor Live Music Series in Skier’s Plaza and
Village Expo
• Sunday, April 11: Slush Cup, Outdoor Live Music Series in Skier’s Plaza and Village
Expo
Alto Marketing and Management Leads Festival Direction
In 2027, Alto MM will oversee WSSF's overall direction, strengthening its connection to action sports and creative communities, led by Executive Producer Jen Girardi.
“WSSF has always been given space for the snow sports community to come together and celebrate the winter season, with the people who create this culture,” said Jen Girardi, Executive Producer, WSSF. “Our focus for 2027 is putting athletes and creatives at the centre of every event, from The Cut Rail Jam to Intersection, and building a festival that the community feels connected to. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in April.”
WSSF After Dark Returns
WSSF After Dark extends the festival into the evening with nightlife programming in Gibbons Whistler venues throughout Whistler Village. Venues, lineups and ticketing will be announced in late January 2027.
Stay tuned to wssf.com for more information on the World Ski & Snowboard Festival.