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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?

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© Hubert Hayaud

Expanding the Festival
Experience: Knowledge
Dialogue, and Practice.

Creative collaboration and professional dialogue

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

/ 19:30

Exhibition

Witness: Images That Refuse to Forget — collective exhibition, with the participation of UNHCR Romania – Free

/ 20:00

  • Film Screening
  • Minamata — Andrew Levitas, 2020, w/ Johnny Depp – Ticketed
POINT, 10 General Eremia Grigorescu street

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Thank you to our partners who make exceptional photography accessible to all.

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.

Stories behind the lens

Curatorial Programs

OCT 9 - 18,
2026

THE 11TH EDITION
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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.

GAZA STRIP. Rafah refugee camp. 2003.
Destroyed Palestinian homes at Egyptian border.
© Larry Towell, Magnum Photos

© Hubert Hayaud
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