SEATTLE, Feb. 19, 2024—On April 12, the Yuri's Night world space party transforms the Museum into a 21+ intergalactic nightclub celebrating real and imagined spaceflight with music, dancing, art and cosplay. Yuri’s Night space parties are held around the world and the biggest in North America is at The Museum of Flight. Headlining this year’s festivity is the legendary ambassador of Chicago house music sound, DJ Gene Farris, with supporting DJs Alfonso Tan and Bad Ginger.

 

Orbiting the dance floor will be VR experiences, silent disco, photo ops, surprise space guests and art happenings. An eclectic mix of food trucks and cash bars will provide sustenance to all revelers. Space-themed costumes are welcomed and encouraged.

 

Yuri's Night is 21+ only, and runs from 6-11p.m. with an official after party in Seattle’s Sodo district from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

 

Tickets: $55 General/$50 Museum Members; 21+ only; I.D. required.

 

Official Yuri's Night After Party

Stay in orbit until 4 a.m. at the Official Yuri’s Night After Party with Por La Cual and ViViD at Monkey Loft Dance and Night Club on 1st Ave in Seattle’s Sodo district. Time: 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

 

Tickets: $20/person; 21+ only; valid photo I.D. required.

 

DJ Gene Farris

A global ambassador of Chicago house music sound, Gene Farris has contributed to the evolving house and techno culture of this century. He started spinning vinyl- Acid House, Disco and the classic Chicago style of his peers. Inspired by Lil’ Louis, Gene developed a unique sound at a young age. In the early 90’s, he played the legendary underground warehouse parties in Chicago, and has Dj in over 42 countries around the globe that solidified his career behind the decks. In 1994 Gene hit the studio with a profound sense of innovation and audio brilliance. As a self-taught engineer and producer Gene Farris has put out seven albums and over 200 releases in a 30 year span and shows now signs of slowing down. Gene Farris is the true definition of Legend.

 

Yuri’s Night World Space Party Background

Yuri’s Night parties and events are held around the world every April in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle on April 12, 1981. “Celebrating the power of space to bring the world together,” the Museum’s space party has evolved into the largest Yuri’s Night in North America and what some describe as Seattle’s best party.


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