The globally renowned World Press Photo Exhibition is making a highly anticipated return to London this summer, promising to engage audiences for three months at the brand-new MPB Gallery, at Here East, 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 2024 tour that attracted over 3 million visitors across 66 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.
Dates: Friday 23rd May – Monday 25th August 2025
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm (Off-Peak)
Saturday & Bank Holidays: 10:00am – 7:00pm (Peak)
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm (Peak)
Last entry 30 minutes before close.
Prices (Including Booking Fee):
Adult Standard Ticket: £16.50
Adult Off Peak: £13.50
Child 12 – 16: £6 at all times
Child under 12: Free at all times
Concession: £11 at all times (Disabled, Job Seekers, Benefit Recipients, Students, Pension Credits – Please bring ID / proof of benefits)
Location: MPB Gallery, 25 East Bay Lane, Canal Side, Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E15 2GW
Directions:
The World Press Photo Exhibition is located inside the Here East building.
The entrance is on East Bay Lane which is canal side and a few doors down from Breakfast Club.
Find the entrance on Google Maps or what3words.
Hackney Wick Overground is 0.3 miles away (7-minute walk)
Stratford station is 0.9 miles away (18-minute walk)
Stratford International is 0.8 miles away (15-minute walk)
All stations have step free access.
388 bus route stops outside Here East.
Here East bus shuttles run from Stratford stations Monday-Friday, every 10 minutes 6:30am to 9pm.
For further information see the Transport for London website or visiting information from Here East.
There are bike lanes throughout the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
There are cycle racks and Santander Cycle docks on Parkes Street.
There is no designated parking but plenty of on street and multi-storey parking in the area.