Auckland Festival of Photography is NZ's premium international photographic festival, providing a diverse and inclusive platform, for the exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and engagement with photography and visual culture.
The 2026 programme includes a mix of:
- emerging and established artists
- exhibitions
- talks
- outdoor and online events.
Photographic artists are showing existing works and the creation of new work, bringing together NZ and international photographers, curators, students, amateurs and professionals. The festival aims to encourage the public to celebrate the art of photography from 29 May to 14 June.
Festival Awards and online activations take place from 15 May through the festival dates.
Lead in activities will also start in May, including Aotearoa Music Photography Awards, 6th contest opens on 1st May.
Plan your 2026 festival experience in the Festival Calendar - My Favourites. Scroll, review, and save a list of your favourite festival exhibitions.