47th annual DCMF: July 18-20, 2025!
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Announcing the 45th annual Dawson City Music Festival!

2 Days

3 Venues

13 Incredible Artists

8 Unique Shows

Dear friends,

It’s been quite a journey since 2020; cancellations, pandemic restrictions, re-scheduled festivals. But our Board and this amazing community has pulled together and the future is looking bright! We have an amazing new facility, a new Executive Director, and an incredible lineup of musicians en route to Dawson City for eight unforgettable shows!

Click below for full event details and to learn more about the 2023 artists. Each show is ticketed individually to guarantee access — weekend passes are not available this year. Whether you join us for one show, or all eight, we can’t wait to see you at DCMF 2023!

ARTISTS

SCHEDULE & TICKETS

FRIDAY JULY 21

Hän Singers
Vanstones
Happy Trails, Prospector

FREE!

Friday July 21 – 12:00 PM

Front Street Gazebo

Edzi’u
Desirée Dawson
Old Man Luedecke

$25 / $20

Friday July 21 – 5:00 PM

St. Paul’s Church

Vanstones
Diamond Dino
Partner

$25 / $20

Friday July 21 – 8:00 PM

Palace Grand Theatre

SATURDAY JULY 22

KidsFest
with Claire Ness

FREE!

Sat July 22 – 10:00 AM

Front Street Gazebo

Surprise Party at the Gazebo

FREE!

Sat July 22 – 12:00 PM

Front Street Gazebo

Andrew Laviolette
Vanstones
Desirée Dawson

$25 / $20

Sat July 22 – 2:00 PM

Palace Grand Theatre

Edzi’u
Claire Ness
Cris Derksen

$25 / $20

Sat July 22 – 5:00 PM

St. Paul’s Church

Happy Trails, Prospector
Old Man Luedecke
Kacy & Clayton

$25 / $20

Sat July 22 – 8:00 PM

Palace Grand Theatre

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Dawson City Music Festival.
Many people also consider it the best way to see the festival – from the inside.

Can I volunteer?

Yes, absolutely! Every year, people from near and far volunteer with our different crews to help make the festival the best it can possibly be. There are positions suitable for people of all ages, ability, and availability and we are happy to accommodate specific needs. Between July 20 and 23 we are looking for help in the merch booth, at the door, ushering, serving drinks, helping out in the kitchen, and more! Shifts range from 3-5 hours.

What is expected of me as a volunteer?

We require all volunteers to be reliable and responsible. You will be representing the festival and our community so we ask that you be polite, professional, sober, and courteous at all times. Please stay in touch with our Volunteer Coordinators before the festival – and of course, show up for your shifts!

How do I sign up?

We’re using SignUp to register volunteers. Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp: https://signup.com/go/VPJRQVq
2) Review the options listed and choose the shift(s) you like.
3) Once you’ve selected the shift(s) that work for you, you’ll receive an automatic confirmation email from SignUp. We’ll follow up with a secondary email which will include more details.

Want to sign up with a friend? By all means! Coordinate your schedule and sign up for shifts together. Flying solo? Awesome! Volunteering is a great way to meet other people in our community.

What do I get for volunteering?

This year, we are keeping it real simple. Sign up for one volunteer shift, get one ticket to a festival show. Sign up for two shifts, get two tickets. Sign up for three shifts… you get the idea. Instructions about how to book your comp(s) will be included in your official confirmation email.

Join us for our (bigger) mini-festival and be a part of re-building our beloved event!

The DCMF Association would like to gratefully acknowledge the support of:


Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
Government of Canada
Government of Yukon
City of Dawson
Yukon Arts Centre
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture
Parks Canada National Historic Sites
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Jazz Yukon
Integrated Solutions Group
Uniglobe Specialty Travel

The Dawson City Music Festival Association Carries Out Its Activities On The Traditional And Contemporary Territory Of The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.

The Hän People Have Gathered To Share Music, Traditions, And Culture Along The Yukon River For Millennia; A Legacy That We Take Inspiration From And Work To Support.