{"id":86954,"date":"2025-04-30T06:28:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T06:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/?p=86954"},"modified":"2025-06-16T07:21:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T07:21:50","slug":"us-by-night-nocturnal-festival-antwerp-creative-playground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/en\/us-by-night-nocturnal-festival-antwerp-creative-playground\/","title":{"rendered":"Us by Night 2025: The nocturnal festival turning Antwerp into a creative playground"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antwerp, 25\u201327 September 2025. Picture an old industrial venue, glowing lights, conversations flowing to the rhythm of electronic beats, and some of the most inspiring minds in design, art and creative direction gathered in one place.\u00a0Us by Night<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is no ordinary festival \u2014 it\u2019s an immersive experience that transforms the night into a space for connection, inspiration, and unfiltered creativity.<\/p>\n

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Now in its sixth edition, this Belgian event returns with a bold concept that fuses the energy of nightlife with the richness of a design conference. At\u00a0CC\/magazine<\/em>, proud official media partners, we tell you why\u00a0Us by Night\u00a0<\/em>is already a landmark in the global creative calendar.<\/p>\n

A night fair for curious minds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tired of daytime conferences in stuffy auditoriums? Us by Night offers an alternative. Held in\u00a0Waagnatie<\/em>, a venue the size of a football field along the Scheldt river, the festival reinvents the creative gathering as a night-time theme park for creatives:<\/p>\n

\u201c3 nights. 3 stages. 60 talks. Nightmarket & club.\u201d<\/h2>\n

The event draws in over 3,500 attendees from nearly 50 countries, and its vibrant, after-dark atmosphere makes it the perfect setting to network without pressure, discover new talents, and dive deep into the creative pulse of the moment.<\/p>\n

A lineup that crosses disciplines and styles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Us by Night 2025<\/em>\u00a0returns with a carefully curated selection of international talent. From graphic design to spatial art, from photography to stage design, the festival showcases voices who are shaping the creative scene on a global scale.<\/p>\n

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Some of the featured speakers include:<\/u><\/p>\n

PLAYLAB, INC.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The LA-based studio known for blending art history and pop culture in projects for\u00a0Nike<\/em>,\u00a0Louis Vuitton<\/em>, and more.<\/p>\n

Ana Cecilia Thompson Motta<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A research-led Brazilian designer bringing a fresh, conceptual approach to contemporary design.<\/p>\n

David Curtis-Ring<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 London-based set designer and longtime\u00a0Craig Green<\/em>\u00a0collaborator, known for surreal stages for\u00a0Pink Floyd<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Sin\u00e9ad O\u2019Connor<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Vasilis Marmatakis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Greek graphic designer behind iconic posters for\u00a0Yorgos Lanthimos<\/em>\u00a0films like\u00a0The Lobster<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0The Favourite<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Sabine Marcelis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Rotterdam-based designer known for luminous installations and sculptural pieces for\u00a0Dior<\/em>,\u00a0Fendi<\/em>\u00a0and global museums.<\/p>\n

Pablo Delcan<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 New York-based illustrator and co-founder of\u00a0Delcan & Co.<\/em>, known for his editorial artwork for\u00a0The New York Times<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Tobias Rylander<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Visionary lighting designer from Sweden, behind groundbreaking stage shows for\u00a0Beyonc\u00e9<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Childish Gambino<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Polina Zakharova<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 NYC-based creative director blending digital art, fashion and music for\u00a0Gucci<\/em>,\u00a0Travis Scott<\/em>, and\u00a0The Weeknd<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Br\u00e1ulio Amado<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The irreverent Portuguese designer based in NYC, whose iconic posters and edgy visual language have gained cult status.<\/p>\n

Stephanie Specht<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Antwerp-based designer blending geometry, minimalism and typographic elegance in projects across the creative industries.<\/p>\n

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What defines\u00a0Us by Night<\/em>\u00a0is its multidisciplinary energy \u2014 the seamless dialogue between design, visual art, sound, performance and space. It\u2019s not just about listening to talks; it\u2019s about feeling the creative momentum all around you.<\/p>\n

More than a festival \u2014 a place to be yourself<\/h6>\n

Us by Night<\/em>\u00a0is a chance to pause, reconnect with your inspiration, and experience creativity with all your senses. No rigid formats, no ego \u2014 just community, curiosity and the kind of energy that sparks genuine connection.<\/p>\n

Are you a creative, designer, artist or visual thinker?<\/h6>\n

From 25\u201327 September 2025, Antwerp awaits you for three unforgettable nights where imagination never sleeps.<\/p>\n

More info and tickets:\u00a0usbynight.be<\/a><\/p>\n

(*)<\/strong>\u00a0Photos provided by Us by Night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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