Bucharest Photofest is an interdisciplinary cultural platform dedicated to photography as a vital means of artistic expression, critical reflection, and civic engagement.
In October 2025, the 10th edition of Bucharest Photofest marked a decade of sustained artistic practice, international exchange, and public engagement. Over ten days, the festival brought together artists, curators, researchers, and audiences across Bucharest, reaffirming photography as a tool of knowledge, memory, and civic awareness.
Held between October 10–19, 2025, the anniversary edition stood as both a culmination and a point of continuity – confirming Bucharest Photofest’s role as a stable, relevant, and long-term cultural platform within the contemporary visual landscape.
Bucharest Photofest joins the first meeting of the International Photo Festival Association, followed by a presence at Les Rencontres d’Arles.
Almost majority of the events are free of charge. Secure your seat for film screenings, workshops, masterclasses, and special events.
Planning is underway for the film and exhibition programs of the upcoming anniversary edition.
Submission opportunities are now available.
Complete program announced: exhibitions, screenings, artist talks,special events, and daily schedules, together with all the locations.
Every edition of Bucharest Photofest brings together a remarkable mix of photographers, curators, filmmakers, and thinkers who shape the visual culture of today.
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.
/ 19:00
The Opening Event & Cocktail
THE OFFICIAL OPENING GALA
Control Club, 4 Constantin Mille street
/ 20:00
Live Music
Hinako Omori (JP/UK) live in concert
Control Club, 4 Constantin Mille street
/ 11:00
Fair
Photobook & Print Fair
PONT, 10 General Eremia Grigorescu street
/ 14:00
Exhibition
Instant history. The oeuvre of Juhan Kuus
National Library of Romania, 22 Unirii Boulevard
/ 15:00
Exhibition
Mirroring Humans – Robet Capa and Hungarian Masters
National Library of Romania, 22 Unirii Boulevard
/ 17:00
Exhibition
sinchro|m|
Tucano Coffee
/ 18:00
Film Screening
Life on the Edge. Film screering w/ Q&A
Cinema Union, 21 Câmpineanu
Street
/ 13:00
Exhibition
Nordic Blue
PONT, 10 General Eremia Grigorescu street
Fair
Photo Book & Print Fair
PONT, 10 General Eremia Grigorescu street
/ 15:00
Lecture
An insight on Nordic Heritage and Rural Life
PONT, 10 General Eremia Grigorescu street
/ 16:00
Lecture
Estonian Documentary Photography. Juhan Kuus and his legacy
PONT, 10 General Eremia Grigorescu street
/ 17:00
Exhibiton
In Between the Time
Agenția București, 4 Domnița Anastasia street
/ 17:00
Exhibition
Râsu’-plânsu’ – “laughing through tears”
Agenția București, 4 Domnița Anastasia street
/ 19:00
Group Exhibiton
Frames from Photovacation
Random House, 69 Vasile Lascăr Street
/ 20:00
Networking
Afterlight. Party & Networking. Friends of Bucharest Photofest
Random House, 69 Vasile Lascăr Street
FESTIVAL LOCATIONS
Control Club, 4 Constantin Mille street | POINT, 10 General Eremia Grigorescu street | National Library of Romania, 22 Unirii Boulevard | Tucano Coffee Melbourne, 11 Academiei street | Cinema Union, 21 Câmpineanu Street | Agenția București, 4 Domnița Anastasia street | Random House, 69 Vasile Lascăr Street | Kulturhaus Cultural Hub, 4 Sfânta Vineri Street | Czech Centre, 11 Ion Ghica Street | Cinemateca Eforie, 2 Eforie Street | Cărturești Carusel, 55 Lipscani street | National Museum of Maps and Old Books, 39 London Street | The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant (Media Room), 3 Monetăriei street | IDLE Gallery, 44 Popa Soare Street| Nais Space, 2 Crișana street | Ichigo, 3A Scaune Street
With Legacy as this year’s theme, we look at photography as a way of remembering, connecting, and leaving something meaningful behind – just like this festival has done, year after year – and we celebrate not only photography’s ability to preserve memory and meaning, but also the incredible community that has grown around the festival.
The 10th edition of the festival is about continuity, inspiration, exchange of experiences, and passion. Expect impactful exhibitions, engaging discussions and conferences, along with a program dedicated to the latest and most valuable films focused on photography.
Through Legacy we pay tribute to the renowned photographers, artists, lecturers, professionals, and directors who have honored our festival with their presence. Their participation not only elevated the quality of our project but also enriched the collective legacy of our beloved festival.
In essence, Legacy underscores the importance of the festival’s concept over the years, symbolized by a decade of dedication, passion, and hard work. It highlights the need for a special edition and invites everyone to be part of this story, thus contributing to the influence and long-term potential of Bucharest Photofest!
