AltiTunes is on the move.
After four years at Big White Ski Resort, the Thick as Thieves music festival will be taking place at the Sun Peaks Centre Stage on Apr. 3 and 4, 2026.
“Our team is bursting with excitement to be bringing AltiTunes to Sun Peaks” said Mitch Carefoot, Thick as Thieves owner. “Our team has been receiving countless messages from past attendees and people in the Kamloops/Sun Peaks area eager for an end of ski season celebration. Regardless of where we are, our goal remains the same, we want to bring people together for an unforgettable shared experience where music, community and memories blend together.”
Carefoot told Black Press Media that the company saw the move to Sun Peaks as an opportunity they’ve dreamed of for the festival, for it to be a “village takeover.”
“Moving to Sun Peaks allows us to host the main event right in the heart of the resort,” said Carefoot. “This shift aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a seamless blend of mountain adventure and music.”
The mountain is excited to bring the festival to the Thompson region as well.
“Having the festival here is a great way to show what our mountain community is all about, with fun, memorable experiences that bring people together,” said Tourism Sun Peaks executive director Naomi Kerchinsky.
Since its inception in 2022, the event sold out at Big White every year. With the move, the capacity could grow as the Sun Peaks Centre Stage is the largest outdoor covered entertainment venue in Western Canada.
“Our goal is to take some of the best elements from long standing European winter festivals, and build upon that,” said Carefoot. “The festival venue is located directly in the village which means guests can seamlessly commute from their hotel room to the ski lift, to restaurants and into the festival grounds. This allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the resort community and vibrant festival atmosphere. And the energy won’t stop when the music ends; it will flow into the local businesses and accommodations surrounding the stage.”
The lineup has not been announced yet but those who want to sign up for early ticket access can do so on the AltiTunes website.