World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Sydney, Australia

06 June 2026 to  19 July 2026
Galleries, State Library of NSW, Sydney, Australia

State Library of NSW, Sydney
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

State Library of NSW, Sydney

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

Galleries, State Library of NSW
1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000 

Tel.

+61 2 92731414 

Visiting hours

Monday to Thursday: 9.00 - 20.00
Friday: 9.00 - 17.00
Saturday to Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00

Tickets

Free of charge