World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Knokke-Heist, Belgium

23 July 2026 to  19 August 2026
Cultural Centre Scharpoord, Knokke-Heist, Belgium

Cultural Centre Scharpoord, Knokke-Heist
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Cultural Centre Scharpoord, Knokke-Heist

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

Cultural Centre Scharpoord
Maxim Willemspad 1, 8300 Knokke-Heist, Belgium

Tel.

+32 (0)50 630 430

Visiting hours

Daily 24/7

Tickets

Free of charge

Other Information

Outdoor Exhibition