World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

24 April 2026 to  27 September 2026
De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Visit the premiere of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 in De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, showcasing the stories that matter with award-winning photography from the 69th annual World Press Photo Contest.


Presenting the results of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest, the annual exhibition showcases the best and most compelling photojournalism and documentary photography of the last year, selected by an independent jury. The flagship exhibition is specially designed for the space of De Nieuwe Kerk, a 15th-century church in the center of Amsterdam.

Event location

De Nieuwe Kerk
Dam Square, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Visiting hours

Daily: 10.00-17.00

Tickets

General admission: € 20
Youth (12 - 17 years): € 13,50
Student /CJP: € 13,50
0 - 11 years; Stadspas; Museumcard; VriendenLoterij VIP-card; Iamsterdam City Card; GoCity; Members De Nieuwe Kerk; ICOM: Free of charge

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Organization details

Sign up for a free guided tour with a World Press Photo staff member!

Book your tickets for the exhibition and get a free tour led by a World Press Photo staff member! Discover the stories behind the year’s most powerful photojournalism and documentary photography.

Dates: Every Wednesday from 15 July - 23 September 2026
Time: 15.00 - 16.00
Location: De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam

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Photo credit: Tomek Dersu Aaron