The Whyte’s signature fundraising dinner and cultural celebration, Night at The Whyte, returns Friday, September 25, 2026, for an intimate evening of art, dining and live performance in the heart of Banff.
Presented by BMO and BMO Nesbitt Burns, this year’s event will feature acclaimed Canadian Broadway performer Laird Mackintosh, dinner and wine pairings by hospitality sponsor The Rimrock Banff, after-hours access to the summer exhibition Thick as Thieves, and a raffle featuring extraordinary travel, dining and mountain experiences.
Born and raised in Calgary, Mackintosh made international headlines when he played the title role in the final Broadway performance of The Phantom of the Opera in 2023, closing the curtain on the longest-running show in Broadway history. CBC News also featured Mackintosh in its coverage of the Canadian talent behind the landmark production. He performed as the Phantom more than 200 times in New York and has appeared in major productions including Mary Poppins, Jekyll & Hyde and the Lincoln Center Theater national tour of My Fair Lady. A native of Canada, Mackintosh began his career with the National Ballet of Canada and spent eight seasons as a leading actor at the Stratford Festival.
A highlight of the evening will be the event’s raffle, with prizes contributed by tourism and hospitality partners from across Alberta and British Columbia.
Featured prizes include:
- A two-night stay on Fairmont Gold at Fairmont Banff Springs, including dinner for two at 1888 Chop House and two one-hour treatments at Willow Stream Spa.
- A two-night stay in the Sunriser Penthouse at Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa on Vancouver Island, including signature wellness experiences.
- A two-night stay for two at Sunshine Mountain Lodge, including two lift tickets at Banff Sunshine Village.
- A glamping stay for two at Mount Engadine Lodge, including afternoon tea, a three-course dinner, breakfast and a packed lunch.
- A one-night stay for two at The Crossing at Ghost River, including a lunchtime picnic, three-course dinner and breakfast.
Additional raffle prizes have been generously contributed by Lake O’Hara Lodge, Monod Sports and Mount Norquay. Hospitality sponsors for the evening include Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection and Bowstrings Heritage Foundation.
Proceeds from Night at The Whyte directly support The Whyte’s exhibitions, programming and preservation efforts, helping the museum continue to connect residents and visitors with the art, culture and stories of the Canadian Rockies.
Event Details
Friday, September 25, 2026 – 6 PM
The Whyte
111 Bear Street, Banff, Alberta
Tickets and additional information are available at whyte.org/fundraiser
2026 Night at The Whyte Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
BMO & BMO Nesbitt Burns
Hospitality Sponsor
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
Bowstrings Heritage Foundation
Community Sponsor
Banff Sunshine Village
Corporate Table Sponsor
Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation
Raffle Prize Sponsors
Fairmont Banff Springs, Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa, Banff Sunshine Village, Mount Engadine Lodge, The Crossing at Ghost River, Lake O’Hara Lodge, Monod Sports, and Mount Norquay.
