Festivals
FVDED In The Park 2025 – Day Two Recap & Photos
Holland Park, Surrey, BC | July 5, 2025
As is often the case with FVDED, we found ourselves enjoying Day 2 just a little bit more. With no class, work, or other weekday nonsense to get in the way, guests arrived sooner and in larger groups, with extra attention paid to their appearance. We took so many photos in the crowd! Sometimes mini photo shoots. We regret nothing! Saturday saw some clouds for part of the day, but the cooler than usual weather meant no afternoon heat forcing concert goers to take a break from dancing or enjoying themselves.
Once again, Canada was represented as the show kicked off, with Kelland opening the Pacific stage at 2:00 and Keepsix joining him quickly after at the tented Northwest Stage. Buny brought a crowd early to Propagate, followed by Vancouver-based collective MADE BY WE.
We can’t talk enough about Propagate, the newest FVDED stage, which quickly became our favourite hangout Saturday. The tent-shaded hill, the intimate atmosphere, and showcasing artists you could almost reach out and touch, meant many fans could get up close and personal while others found room on the grass to dance (or lay down). WERK brought a lot of energy and Nooriyah was electric, smiling her way through her beats. ZEEMUFFIN brought a very high level of giddy enthusiasm as the sun began to set! Propagate ended the night following a VERY heavy set by LOVEFOXY that saw a crowd of 200 swell to a number we can only describe as “every-inch-of-ground-covering” by the evening’s final DJ, Rebecca Black. We’ve been dying to catch one of her concerts, and she is clearly a very talented DJ!
The evening’s headliners ZEDD and Land 8 could be heard (and seen, thanks to an impressive light show) for several blocks on across all the surrounding towers, capping off an incredible weekend of music. We hope everyone enjoyed their time at FVDED safely this year, and we’ll see you all in 2026!
We hope you enjoy a few photos of Day 2, and you can head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
CROWD
All Photo Credit: Jason Martin
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kaytranada
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE closed out another memorable week on Sunday with the biggest match in world football and a fitting musical finale. Fans packed the site well before kickoff, creating a sea of jerseys, flags, and face paint as they gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Every big chance was met with gasps and cheers, and when Spain secured the victory, the celebrations spread across the festival grounds as supporters soaked in the final moments of a month-long tournament.
There was little time for the excitement to settle before the day’s entertainment shifted from football to live music. Montreal’s Kaytranada took over the Amphitheatre stage, giving fans one last reason to keep the energy going after the trophy presentation. Known for blending house, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music into a sound that feels uniquely his own, Kaytranada delivered exactly the kind of set the festival needed to close the weekend.
With Spain crowned world champions and Kaytranada providing the soundtrack to the celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival wrapped up another successful day at the PNE. It was a reminder that throughout the tournament, football and music proved to be the perfect combination, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate on and off the pitch.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
KAYTRANADA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
FANS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer