Are you an artist, performer, mathematician, stage maker, coder, biologist, recycler, sociologist...? Are you exploring algorithms, re-making, connections, or origins...? Or do you see another link? Then sign up and help shape the program.
20 → 22 NOV 2026
Wintercircus, GentWintercircus, Gent
Art, tech and makerfestival
Art, tech en makerfestival
Mutation 2026
Mutation brings together tech, art and makers to spark social change. Organizations, artists and makers collaboratively build a program for shared (r)evolution and tangible innovation. We organize workshops to create connections and actively build collaborations with inspiring organizations, large and small. In 2026 we continue building on the first edition prototype, with more structure and clarity while keeping the playful and experimental spirit alive. Mutation 2026 takes place at Wintercircus, a unique location in the heart of Ghent.
Why tech?
- When do you use technology, and when is it better not to?
- How does tech influence well-being, identity, democracy or inequality?
- What happens when technology disappears?
- How are human-machine relations, body forms and skills changing?
- How can tech contribute to climate, inclusion or creation?
This year, with Why tech?, we explore not only what technology can do, but especially what technology does to us. We look at choices, consequences and responsibility: from everyday tools to systems that shape society.
Theme lines
(Re)Make
Upcycling, Hergebruik, Circulariteit, Materiaalonderzoek, Ambacht & technologie, Slow Tech, Analoog ↔ Digitaal, Duurzaam maken
(Algo)Rhythm
Creative coding, Datakunst, Generatieve kunst, Live visuals, Digitale experimenten, Wiskundige structuren
(Grass)Roots
Collectief, Netwerken, Ecosystemen, Mycelium, Wortels, Biologie, Gedeelde ruimte, Zorg, Voedsel, Participatie
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Mutation 2024
When art, technology and society meet, makers and organizations create new ideas and experiences together. Together this forms the mycelium network that is Mutation. Discover 2024 here:
Will you help spread the word? Discover our communication plan here. Or share our Facebook event and Instagram. Any questions? Reach out at info@mutationfest.be or program@mutationfest.be and we can schedule a one-on-one conversation.