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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
