World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Ballarat, Australia

08 August 2026 to  20 September 2026
Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat, Australia

Art Gallery of Ballarat
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Art Gallery of Ballarat

Visit the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 on its global tour, showcasing the stories that shape and connect the world through photography from the 69th annual World Press Photo Contest.

Presenting the works of the 42 awarded photographers, the annual exhibition brings depth and nuance to our understanding of the world’s complexities, highlighting the most compelling photojournalism and documentary photography of the past year. The winners of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest were chosen by an independent jury of 31 professionals from around the world, who reviewed more than 57,376 photographs entered by 3,747 photographers from 141 countries.

Event location

Art Gallery of Ballarat, Mining Exchange
12 Lydiard St Nth
Ballarat VIC 3350

Visiting hours

Monday - Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00

Tickets

Free of charge