World Ski & Snowboard Festival Starts Now
The World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF) kicks off April 8th in Whistler, B.C. This year’s installment of the weeklong event will be even bigger and better, with ski and snowboard events, multimedia events, free concerts, a barrage of nightly raucous parties, and much more.
Here’s a look at what’s scheduled to go down over the course of this week in Whistler…
ALL WEEK
Off The Lip: The Rise of Snowboarding in Whistler
Whistler Museum
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (9 p.m. on Thursday)
Tickets at Door
Whistler Museum
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (9 p.m. on Thursday)
Tickets at Door
MONDAY, APRIL 8TH
Locals Night Featuring Rich Glow, Pyka & Jessu
Après Après
7 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
Après Après
7 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
From Glacier To Glass Featuring Johnny Holidays
Firerock Lounge
8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Free Entry
Firerock Lounge
8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Free Entry
TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH
Aperol Spritz Afterparty Featuring Lav
Firerock Lounge
8:30 p.m. - Late
Free Entry
Firerock Lounge
8:30 p.m. - Late
Free Entry
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH
Après Yoga
Algn Yoga
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tickets at Door
Algn Yoga
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tickets at Door
Industry Night Snowboard Giveaway
Buffalo Bill’s
7 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
Buffalo Bill’s
7 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH
Intersection Afterparty Presented by Monster
Featuring Fafa Khan & Jayemkayem
Garfinkel’s Whistler
7 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
Featuring Fafa Khan & Jayemkayem
Garfinkel’s Whistler
7 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH
WSSF Village Expo
Mountain Square
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Event
Mountain Square
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Event
Saudan Couloir Race Extreme
Presented by Helly Hansen
Blackcomb Mountain
9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Register Here
Presented by Helly Hansen
Blackcomb Mountain
9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Register Here
Saudan Couloir Race Extreme Afterparty
Buffalo Bill’s
4 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
Buffalo Bill’s
4 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
Nostalgix @ Skullcandy Stage
Skiers Plaza (Whistler Mountain Base)
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Free Event
Skiers Plaza (Whistler Mountain Base)
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Free Event
Laugh Out Live! Presents
The Great Gorby Gap!
Maury Young Arts Centre
8 p.m. (Doors @ 7:15)
Purchase Tickets Here
The Great Gorby Gap!
Maury Young Arts Centre
8 p.m. (Doors @ 7:15)
Purchase Tickets Here
SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH
WSSF Village Expo
Mountain Square
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Event
Mountain Square
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Event
The Cut Rail Jam
Presented by Rockstar Energy & Skullcandy
NEW LOCATION: Whistler Mountain (Top of Emerald Express)
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Free Event
Presented by Rockstar Energy & Skullcandy
NEW LOCATION: Whistler Mountain (Top of Emerald Express)
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Free Event
Chali 2NA & Cut Chemist @ Skullcandy Stage
Skiers Plaza (Whistler Mountain Base)
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Free Event
Skiers Plaza (Whistler Mountain Base)
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Free Event
I Survived Myself Book Signing Presentation
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
6:30 p.m. - Late
Purchase Tickets Here
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
6:30 p.m. - Late
Purchase Tickets Here
The Cut Afterparty Presented By King Snow & Skullcandy
Featuring Joanna Magik & Grand Theft
Longhorn Saloon
8 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
Featuring Joanna Magik & Grand Theft
Longhorn Saloon
8 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH
WSSF Village Expo
Mountain Square
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Event
Mountain Square
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Event
Slush Cup Presented By Corona
Blackcomb Mountain (Glacier Creek)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Register On-Hill
Blackcomb Mountain (Glacier Creek)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Register On-Hill
Slush Cup Afterparty
Presented by Nutrl
Longhorn Saloon
2 p.m. - Late
Presented by Nutrl
Longhorn Saloon
2 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
Night Tales @ Skullcandy Stage
Skiers Plaza (Whistler Mountain Base)
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Free Event
Skiers Plaza (Whistler Mountain Base)
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Free Event
Alpenglow Joe’s Snowboard Giveaway
Moe Joe’s
7 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
Moe Joe’s
7 p.m. - Late
Tickets at Door
For more information on the World Ski & Snowboard Festival and to purchase tickets for all of the above events, visit wssf.com.
Born out of a love for mountain culture, the World Ski and Snowboard Festival has been the ultimate après of the winter season since 1996. During this annual celebration of snow sports, music, arts, and culture, we showcase Whistler’s reputation as a mecca for mountain culture.
The World Ski and Snowboard Festival would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the Resort Municipality of Whistler for their generous support, along with their valued sponsors who make these free, all-ages music shows possible. WSSF is proudly supported by supported by Tourism Whistler, Skullcandy, Whistler Blackcomb, Oakley, Gogglesoc, Snowbus, Rockstar Energy, Encore, Westin Resort and Spa Whistler, Ineos Grenadier, Forecast Ski Magazine, King Snow Magazine, Mountain FM, Scandinave Spa Whistler, Helly Hansen, Corona, Nutrl, Nature Valley and Gibbons Whistler.