The globally renowned World Press Photo Exhibition is making a highly anticipated return to London this summer, promising to engage audiences from the 8th May 2026 at the brand-new MPB Gallery, at art’otel, Hoxton, London. 

As one of the world’s most prestigious showcases of photojournalism and documentary photography, this powerful exhibition offers an unmissable visual journey through the defining moments shaping our world today.

Following an extraordinary 2025 tour that attracted over 4 million visitors across 80 locations worldwide, the exhibition continues to set the gold standard for visual storytelling. Since its inception in 1955, the World Press Photo Foundation has been at the forefront of impactful journalism, ensuring that critical global stories are seen and heard through breathtaking imagery.

Exhibition timeline:

Contest winners announcement: 9th April 2026
Photo of the Year (with two finalists) announcement: 23rd April 2026
World Press Photo Exhibition London 2026 opens Friday 8th May 2026