FVDED in the Park returned to Holland Park this past weekend, transforming a quiet green space in the middle of Surrey into a two-day celebration of electronic music, dance culture, and nature. Surrounded by trees, grass, and wide-open skies, FVDED stands out from other large-scale EDM festivals with big-name headliners in Canada — offering a rare chance to dance on grass and in nature instead of pavement and parking lots.

The Pacific Stage (FVDED’s main stage) hosted some of the weekend’s most high-impact sets. By the time Honeyluv stepped up, the crowd was fully engaged and the vibe had come alive — her smooth, percussive tech house grooves set the tone for what would become a standout run of performances. Earlier in the day, minor technical issues caused brief delays, but any momentum lost was quickly recovered once Sammy Virji took over with his high-octane blend of UKG, speed garage, and club-ready edits. 

 

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Layton Giordani brought a darker, melodic techno energy to the mainstage, while Kelland delivered a high-energy hometown set that blended tech house with techno elements. KAYTRANADA followed with one of the most talked-about performances of the weekend — effortlessly fusing funk, house, and hip-hop. Tiësto reminded everyone why he remains a festival icon with a peak-time, big-room set, and Zedd closed Saturday night with a cinematic, high-production finale. Subtronics added a hard-hitting, bass-driven twist to an already genre-spanning mainstage lineup.

 

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The Northwest Stage leaned into bass on Friday and house grooves on Saturday. Disclosure delivered a sleek and hypnotic set filled with groovy house bangers and their signature hits, while GORDO followed with pounding tribal rhythms and an unrelenting energy that lit up the night. San Pacho brought infectious tech-house bounce to the daytime crowd, bridging the gap between melodic and club-ready. Rising Canadian artists WaveReport and Marta also made a strong impact — both pulling early crowds and showing they belong on festival lineups alongside global names.

At the Forest Stage (formerly the Bass Stage), fans caught some of the most dynamic and experimental sets of the weekend. Maddy O’Neal blended soul and glitchy bass with precision, Levity showcased their signature cinematic heaviness, and Mary Droppins took listeners on a wild ride from breaks to techno.

 

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The Propagate Stage remained the most unpredictable corner of the festival. Partyboy69’s chaotic, genre-smashing set mixed rave nostalgia with absurdist flair, turning casual curiosity into a packed dancefloor frenzy.

With great weather, smiling fans, and a clear pivot toward house, melodic techno, and bass — FVDED 2025 marked a turning point for the festival. Gone are the days of hip-hop headliners. What’s replaced them is a tightly curated, dance-focused experience in a setting that feels intentional, immersive, and distinct in the Canadian festival landscape.

For updates and tickets to FVDED in the Park 2026:
www.fvdedinthepark.com
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