October 22 - 25

KIKK Festival

Location
Namur, Belgium
Attendance
In-person Event
Host
KIKK Festival
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About KIKK Festival

KIKK Festival 2026 is a four-day international festival of digital and creative cultures taking place in Namur from 22–25 October. For its 15th edition, KIKK brings together art, science and technology through more than 40 talks, 20+ artworks, an interactive exhibition, family workshops and three nights of music and audiovisual performances. Exploring subjects such as AI, creative coding, data visualisation, VR, bioart and interactive design, the festival offers a space where experimentation, critical thinking and connection meet.

Across four days, KIKK presents a programme of talks, exhibitions, interactive installations, creative experiences, a market and evening events. Its focus ranges from creative coding and artificial intelligence to data visualisation, VR/AR, bioart, design, research, storytelling and interactive experiences.

Programme highlights

Talks: More than 40 talks with international speakers addressing emerging technologies, creative practices, design, research and the social implications of innovation. Featured speakers include Lauren Moffatt, Tim Rodenbröker, Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Marina Otero Verzier and Clara Gaggero Westaway.
Art Trail: More than 20 artworks and installations distributed across Namur, inviting visitors to explore the city through digital art, experimentation and technology.
Playground: An immersive exhibition at Le Pavillon, where visitors of all ages can interact with playful and experimental digital artworks.
Parties: Three nights of live music, audiovisual performances and DJ sets in venues across Namur.
Family programme: Workshops introduce children to subjects including gaming, sound technology and robotics.
Networking: The festival also offers opportunities to meet professionals from the creative, cultural, scientific and technology sectors.

Practical information

KIKK takes place throughout Namur, Wallonia, with activities in the city centre and at Le Pavillon. Namur is approximately one hour from Brussels by train.

Ticket options include

Festival Pass — €189: Two days of talks, four days of Art Trail access and two nights of KIKK Parties.
Pro Pass — €349: Includes the Festival Pass, business breakfasts and lunches, access to the networking app and Business Lounge, the opening cocktail and a festival tote bag.
Art Trail ticket — €10: Includes access to the installations across Namur and Le Pavillon, with a free shuttle between the city centre and the exhibition site. Entry is free for children under 12.

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