September 25 - 27

Us by Night (UBN6)

Location
Antwerp, Belgium
Attendance
In-person Event
Host
Us by Night
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About Us by Night (UBN6)

Us by Night is not just a festival; it's a three-night theme park for creatives, built from scratch in a warehouse the size of a football pitch. With three stages, a club and a bustling night market, the event brings together over 60 world-class speakers, live artists and musicians to create an atmosphere brimming with inspiration.

Their speakers represent a wide variety of disciplines, including art, graphic design, illustration, photography, 3D, film and animation, architecture and spatial design, fashion, technology, digital culture, and storytelling. By intentionally blending diverse disciplines, we challenge our attendees to seek inspiration beyond their areas of expertise. This cross-pollination fosters an environment in which creatives from around the world can cultivate new collaborations and ideas. Every detail at Us by Night is designed to make you feel comfortable and empowered to be your best self. Through all sorts of playful interactions, we encourage you to connect, collaborate and forge lasting friendships with creatives from around the globe. Ask past attendees what they took away from the event, and they’ll tell you they left feeling energised. Young creatives are inspired by role models who share their vulnerabilities, which makes icons more relatable and unlocks creative potential. Whether you’re starting a new project or seeking inspiration, this is the place to be. The Main Stage lives up to its name, providing the perfect setting for focused engagement with the talks. With its massive, ultra-crisp screen, every detail is sharp and every idea is amplified. There are no distractions, just deep dives into creativity, innovation and inspiration, plus drinks on demand! If there’s one thing that truly sets Us by Night apart, it’s the Nightmarket — our festival's beating heart. It's chaotic, noisy, vibrant and full of surprises. It's a giant designer block party where creativity is unleashed with live artists, massive LED towers displaying curated art, immersive installations, arcade games, music and neon-lit ping-pong battles. You can taste delicious local food, unwind with a relaxing massage, get a tattoo or engage with interactive art experiences! Beyond the Main Stage, the Nightmarket also houses two additional stages that blend seamlessly into the setting — less formal and more immersive. When midnight arrives, Us by Night transforms. The central stage transforms into the XYZ Club, an audiovisual spectacle beneath a 6-metre-wide disco ball featuring live music performances. Legendary lighting designers Arf & Yes will craft a mesmerising dreamscape where sound and visuals merge in perfect harmony.

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