On April 12, the Yuri’s Night world space party transforms The Museum of Flight 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 global ambassador of Chicago house music sound, DJ Gene Farris.
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 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm with an official after party in Seattle’s Sodo district from 10:00 pm – 4:00 am.
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: 10:00 pm – 4:00 am
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.
Founded in 1965, the independent, nonprofit Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, annually serving over 600,000 visitors. The Museum’s collection includes more than 160 historically significant airplanes and spacecraft, from the first fighter plane (1914) to today’s 787 Dreamliner. Attractions at the 23-acre, 5-building Seattle campus include the original Boeing Company factory, the NASA Space Shuttle Trainer, Air Force One, Concorde, Lockheed Blackbird and Apollo Moon rockets. In addition to the Seattle campus adjacent to King County International Airport, the Museum also has its 3-acre Restoration Center and Reserve Collection at Paine Field in Everett (not currently open to the public).
With a foundation of aviation history, the Museum is also a hub of news and dialogue with leaders in the emerging field of private spaceflight ventures. The Museum’s aviation and space library and archives are the largest on the West Coast. More than 150,000 individuals are served annually by the Museum’s onsite and outreach educational programs. The Museum of Flight is accredited by the American Association of Museums, and is an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
