Downtown Defrost

Celebrating 10 years of dance music!

April 18 – April 19, 2025

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Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta

Get ready for Edmonton’s coolest winter party! The Downtown Defrost is back, celebrating 10 years of dance music and culture. With headliners like Channel Tres, Yaeji, and Neil Francis, this 2-day festival in Churchill Square promises non-stop energy and epic vibes.


By day, enjoy all-ages fun in the square—kids under 12 get in FREE! By night, the party heats up with afterparties at Double Dragon. Don’t miss this frosty celebration of music, community, and culture.


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