MODE Festival by Flickr

 
⭐ MODE by Flickr is coming to Minneapolis! This three-day, multimedia photography festival brings photography out of the app and into the streets. Experience hands-on tech demos, connect with an industry-defining community, discover the latest gear, and enjoy incredible live music performances. Build your own schedule and get ready to feel that spark again.

Highlights
📸 Experience the world's premier photography festival live in downtown Minneapolis
🌐 Get an annual Flickr Pro subscription included with VIP passes or at 50% off for GA ticket holders (new Flickr Pro users only)
🚶‍♂️ Join immersive photo walks, workshops, masterclasses, screenings, and creator talks
🛠️ Get hands-on with the latest camera gear and cutting-edge tech from top industry brands
🎶 Catch massive live music performances and multi-media concert series at the Loring Park Main Stage

General Info
📅 Dates: September 18th–20th, 2026
⏳ Duration: Multi-venue daily schedules vary; guests typically spend an average of 4 hours per day
📍 Location: Multi-venue 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

Description
MODE Festival is a multi-venue, three-day party dedicated entirely to art, experimentation, and photography culture. Each day is packed to the brim with interactive panels featuring industry icons, tech demos from top brands, and film screenings that inspire. Take over entire blocks of the city, test out the exact gear you’ve been eyeing, talk shop over a beer with creators, and enjoy the open-air festival footprint. Just don't forget to pack your camera! Get your passes today for MODE Festival in Minneapolis!

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).