ABOUT THE EVENT
Launched in 2015, the Downtown Defrost is a family-friendly winter celebration of dance music and culture. The event is produced by The Factory Music & Arts LTD and Night Vision Music. This annual event typically sees an outdoor Edmonton space transformed into a fun dance party featuring lights, installations, and some of the city's favourite DJs alongside international talent.
For 2025, the Downtown Defrost will be taking place April 18-19th at Sir Winston Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton.
Venue doors open at 2pm both days. There will be very limited door tickets.
The show will take place in snow, rain, or shine.
Line-up, set times, festival hours, and venue are subject to change.
Food and beverages will be available on-site.
After parties are separate events with tickets sold separately from General Admission festival tickets (VIP Weekend Pass includes after party tickets!)
FAQ
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The Downtown Defrost takes places over two days at Sir Winston Churchill Square in Edmonton, AB.
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After party tickets are included with VIP weekend passes and sold separately from General Admission passes. View our ticket page here.
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The tent will have some heating, but we recommend still dressing for winter conditions.
Pay extra attention to your feet and hands! Those are the hardest to warm up. -
YES Backpacks (subject to security check)
YES Bandaids
YES Binoculars
YES CamelBaks (Empty)
YES Cameras (Non-Pro Digital, Disposable, Polaroid and Film)
YES Chapstick and Lip Balm
YES Dancing Shoes
YES Ear Plugs
YES Eye Drops
YES Fanny Packs and Hip Bags
YES GoPros
YES Gum
YES Hand Sanitizer
YES Inhalers
YES Makeup
YES Mobile Phone Chargers
YES Parasols
YES Water Bottles (Empty and Reusable)
YES Personal Medication (Name On Medication Must Correlate With Persons DL or State ID)
YES Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Masks
YES Purses and Handbags
YES Sunblock (Non-Aerosol)
YES Sunglasses
YES Towels / Blankets
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Yes there is, please consult our parking page.
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Yes we will have food trucks available on site.
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Yes, there will be alcohol available on site for purchase by those 18+.
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Yes for the main event! As always we welcome the little ones! 12 and under do not require tickets. However, both after parties are 18+.
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Separate VIP Entry, VIP Coatcheck, VIP Bathrooms, VIP Bar & Viewing Areas, VIP Pass, Exclusive Swag.
It’s also a great way to support a locally-run festival! -
NO Air Horns
NO Animals / Pets
NO Body Armor
NO Coolers
NO Chains or Chain Wallets
NO Chairs
NO Drones or Remote Control Aircraft, Cars or Toys
NO Fireworks, Explosives or Road Flares
NO Flyers, Samples, Giveaways or Promotional Items
NO Glass Bottles or Containers
NO Illegal Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
NO Laser Pointers
NO Outside Food or Beverage
NO Wagons
No Weapons (Guns, Knives, Ammo, Pepper Spray, Mace, etc.)