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MODE Festival by Flickr: Photography, Music & Creative Culture
Three days in downtown Minneapolis bringing photography out of the apps and into the real world. Created by Flickr, MODE is a multi-venue party where photography meets art, technology, live music, and community. Whether you shoot professionally on a pro rig, love taking photos on your phone, or are just music-obsessed, there's a place for you at MODE.
Come with a camera, come with your phone, or just come curious—everyone has a perspective. Find yours at MODE!
Highlights
📸 Learn directly from industry icons like Chris Burkard, Keith Ladzinski, and YK across world-class masterclasses and panels
🎶 Catch massive live performances from Vince Staples, Tycho, Cory Wong, Washed Out, Infinity Song, BALTHVS, and more at Loring Park
🛠️ Get hands-on with the latest camera gear and cutting-edge tech from top industry brands
🚶♂️ Join hands-on photowalks, cyanotype printing workshops, skate culture shoots, and experience stunning light installations from studios like NONOTAK and Hovver
🌐 Receive an annual Flickr Pro subscription included with 3-Day VIP passes, or at 50% off for GA ticket holders (new Flickr Pro users only)
General Info
📅 Dates: September 18th–20th, 2026
🗓️ Full Schedule: Explore the full daily schedule & class lineup
⏳ Duration: Multi-venue daily schedules vary; guests typically spend 4+ hours per day
📍 Location: Multi-venue footprint across downtown Minneapolis (Loring Park Main Stage, The Marquette Hotel, Nicollet Mall, and The Alley Project)
👤 Age requirement: Attendees must be 18+ for General Festival access.
♿️ Accessible venues are available. Please contact accessibility@modefestival.com by September 4th, 2026, for specific accommodation requests.
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Daily Lineup & Experience
DAY ONE — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
📸 Day Highlights: Kick off MODE exploring how tech meets image-making in Hacking AI with Real Photography, join industry conversations in Women in Photography, or learn to capture high-energy performances in Shooting Live Concerts and Behind the Lens: Sports Photography at Target Field.
🎵 Live Music: Close out Day 1 with live mainstage performances from Vince Staples and Infinity Song.
DAY TWO — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
📸 Day Highlights: Get hands-on with light and chemistry in the Cyanotype Printing Workshop, capture fast-moving skate action in Skateboard Photography, or connect with locals during the Hey Stranger street photowalk.
🎵 Live Music: Switch gears as the sun sets with immersive live sets from Tycho and Washed Out.
DAY THREE — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
📸 Day Highlights: Explore sound and visuals in Making the Album Cover, transform the everyday in the Finding Beauty in the Ordinary keynote, celebrate creator voices with Flickr x Black Women Photographers, and shoot the city during Minneapolis After Dark.
🎵 Live Music: Finish three days of creativity with performances from Cory Wong and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe.
MODE After Dark (Presented by Renegade)
🌙 When the festival ends, the party's just getting started. Renegade is taking over The Alley Project on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 PM–2:00 AM for an after-hours experience unlike anything else. Expect live music, immersive visuals, and a custom skate park from the crew behind unforgettable pop-up shows in the most unexpected places. (Note: A separate 1-Night or 2-Night After Dark Pass, alongside a standard festival ticket, is required for entry).
