MODE Festival by Flickr

Choose your ticket

3-Day Pass | Sep 18-20
Music: Vince Staples, Tycho, Cory Wong, BALTHVS, Infinity Song, Washed Out, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

Highlights: Get full 3-day access to masterclasses with industry icons, hands-on gear testing, photowalks, workshops, immersive installations, and Flickr Pro perks.
25% discount
From ~~$240.00~~ $180.00
Friday Pass | Sep 18
Music: Vince Staples and Infinity Song

Day Highlights: Explore AI image-making, join the Women in Photography panel, and learn performance capture in Shooting Live Concerts and Sports Photography at Target Field.

25% discount
From ~~$99.00~~ $74.25
Saturday Pass | Sep 19
Music: Tycho and Washed Out

Day Highlights: Try the hands-on Cyanotype Printing Workshop, capture action in Skateboard Photography, or join the Hey Stranger street photowalk.
25% discount
From ~~$99.00~~ $74.25
Sunday Pass | Sep 20
Music: Cory Wong and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

Day Highlights: Discover visual storytelling in Making the Album Cover, celebrate creator voices with Flickr x Black Women Photographers, and shoot night visuals in Minneapolis After Dark.

25% discount
From ~~$99.00~~ $74.25

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, and Nicollet Mall)

👤 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

MODE After Dark (Presented by Renegade)

🌙 When the festival ends, the party's just getting started. Renegade is taking over on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 PM–2:00 AM for an after-hours experience unlike anything else. Expect live music and immersive visuals 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).

About the venue

The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis is a historic building blending Art Deco and modern architectural styles. Located in the city’s downtown district, it reflects Minneapolis’s early 20th-century urban...