October 9-18,
2026
11th edition
Witness
Bucharest Photofest is an interdisciplinary cultural platform dedicated to photography as a vital means of artistic expression, critical reflection, and civic engagement.
Ten days of photography as presence, as long-term commitment and as responsibility. Exhibitions, films, masterclasses, workshops and photo walks in 11 venues across Bucharest.
Exhibitions and most events are free.
The urgent question is no longer only what can be photographed?, but what makes an image matter?
days
artists & guests
showcased
events &
happenings
Expanding the Festival
Experience: Knowledge
Dialogue, and Practice.
One of the festival’s central moments, the bpf.conference brings together a dynamic mix of voices across photography and visual culture. From award-winning photographers and internationally acclaimed curators to emerging talents and sharp thinkers, this full-day program features lectures, artist talks, panel discussions, and debates.
Day 1
Friday
October 9th
/ 19:00
The Opening Event & Cocktail
THE OFFICIAL OPENING GALA
/ 20:00
- Film Screening
- Minamata — Andrew Levitas, 2020, w/ Johnny Depp – Ticketed
POINT, 10 General Eremia Grigorescu street
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Bucharest Photofest builds its identity through strong, long-term collaborations with cultural institutions, embassies, companies, and organizations that share the same vision: promoting visual culture and intercultural dialogue. We extend our gratitude to all those who support this edition and contribute to the growth of a festival that brings contemporary photography to the heart of the city.
Curatorial Programs
Exhibitions
Each year, the Exhibitions Program is at the heart of the festival - and this edition brings one of the most ambitious curatorial efforts so far. Over 15 exhibitions - from blending curated group shows and bold solo projects to open call selections and rare archival gems
Film
screenings
This year’s film program brings together around 15 carefully selected titles — documentaries, art films, experimental journeys — all connected to photography, visual culture, and the world around us.
Special
events
Structured as a vital extension of the festival’s curatorial vision, the Program brings together leading voices in the field to foster critical dialogue, mentorship, and artistic exchange.
Live
Music
Bucharest Photofest is shaped by a multidisciplinary spirit - and music plays an essential role in this year’s program. A key component of the festival - a meeting point between sound, image, and audience.
OCT 9 - 18,
2026
Venues
List
POINT
10 General Eremia Grigorescu
Opening night, Fri 9 Oct: official opening, the exhibition Witness: Images That Refuse to Forget and the screening of Minamata.
Strada Sfânta Vineri 4
CdRF – Centrul de Resurse în Fotografie
68 Popa Tatu Street
Photobook evening, workshops, Mohamed Mahdy’s Broken memory, Afterlight. Photo Projection and Party
CAV Multimedia
16 Biserica Enei
Exhibitions by Eva Bystrianská and Jolana Havelková.
OTOTO Station
20-24 Sfinții Voievozi
Workshops with Save the Children, UNHCR and SăFițiCuminți Crew; Nature Witnessing the City; Afterlight. Photo Projection and Party
National Museum of Maps and Old Books
Night at the Museum: Afterlight, Sat 10 Oct.
KULTURHAUS
The main exhibition hub: Maloletka, Ashtawy, Kocjancic, Divović, Sigurðsson, Adl Parvar, Ernandes, Dora Huiban and Lines of Connection; Meet the artist tours.
ARCUB
84–90 Lipscani street
Masterclass The Long Way In; bpf.conference, and the exhibition In Plain Sight.
Rezidența 9
32 Ion Luca Caragiale
Rubén Salgado Escudero’s Solar Portraits and Meet the artist.
Cinema Union
21 Ion Câmpineanu
Film night, Fri 16 Oct; In Passing, Sat 17 Oct.
20-24 Sfinții Voievozi
Control Club
4 Constantin Mille
CTRL 18 (from 3 Oct) and the Ending Gala, Sun 18 Oct.
Downtown (outdoor)
meeting point Bulevardul Unirii 1
Photo walk and outdoor workshops on 10 and 11 Oct.
Destroyed Palestinian homes at Egyptian border.
© Larry Towell, Magnum Photos