World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Kyoto, Japan

29 January 2027 to  27 February 2027
Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Japan

Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Japan
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Japan

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

Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Ritsumeikan University
56-1 Kitamachi, Toji-in, Kita-ku, Kyoto

Tel.

81 75 465 8151

Visiting hours

Monday to Saturday: 9.30 - 16.30 (Entrance until 16.30)
The museum is closed every Sunday and February 12th and 24th

Tickets

Adults JPY 400
Junior High and High School Students JPY 300
Elementary School Students JPY 200

Organization details

The Kyoto Shimbun Website