World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

24 April 2026 to  27 September 2026
De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Visit the premiere of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 in De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, showcasing the stories that matter with award-winning photography from the 69th annual World Press Photo Contest.


Presenting the results of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest, the annual exhibition showcases the best and most compelling photojournalism and documentary photography of the last year, selected by an independent jury. The flagship exhibition is specially designed for the space of De Nieuwe Kerk, a 15th-century church in the center of Amsterdam.

Event location

De Nieuwe Kerk
Dam Square, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Visiting hours

Daily: 10.00-17.00

Tickets

General admission: € 20
Youth (12 - 17 years): € 13,50
Student /CJP: € 13,50
0 - 11 years; Stadspas; Museumcard; VriendenLoterij VIP-card; Iamsterdam City Card; GoCity; Members De Nieuwe Kerk; ICOM: Free of charge

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Organization details

Photo: William Keo, La Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Die Zeit

Special Event: Meet the winners of the 2026 Contest!

Join the 2026 Contest award-winning photographers, industry leaders, critical thinkers, and the public as we explore the issues and narratives shaping visual journalism and the world at this year's The Stories That Matter event.

The event takes place at De Nieuwe Kerk on Saturday 30 May. View the full program and book your tickets.

Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.