Top Photography Events in the UK (2024–2025)

 

1. Photo London 2024

Held at Somerset House in May 2024, Photo London celebrated its 10th anniversary with over 120 exhibitors from around the world. The fair featured a diverse range of photography, from early works by Martin Parr to contemporary pieces by Julia Fullerton-Batten. The Discovery section highlighted emerging talents, while the 'London Lives' exhibit showcased influential creatives from the city.

 

2. Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition 2025

This exhibition at Somerset House displayed over 300 photographs by more than 60 photographers. Zed Nelson won the Photographer of the Year award for his project "The Anthropocene Illusion," which critiques humanity's impact on nature. The exhibition attracted global attention, with entries from 206 countries.

 

3. Steve McQueen’s “Resistance” Exhibition

Opening at Turner Contemporary in Margate in February 2025, Steve McQueen's "Resistance" exhibition offers a photographic history of protest in Britain from 1903 to 2003. The collection includes images of suffragettes, the Battle of Cable Street, and the Iraq war protests, aiming to highlight marginalized histories.

 

4. “Fragile Beauty” at the V&A Museum

Running until January 2025, the Victoria and Albert Museum's "Fragile Beauty" exhibition features 300 photographs from the collection of Elton John and David Furnish. The exhibition includes works by Diane Arbus, Cindy Sherman, and Ai Weiwei, covering topics from civil rights movements to celebrity portraits.

5. World Press Photo Exhibition 2025

Scheduled to be displayed in London from May 23 to July 25, 2025, the World Press Photo Exhibition showcases award-winning photojournalism from around the globe. The exhibition covers various categories, including news, environment, and portraiture.

6. Astronomy Photographer of the Year Exhibition

Running from September 2024 to August 2025 at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, this exhibition presents stunning images of the cosmos, including categories like Skyscapes, Aurorae, and Our Moon. The exhibition offers free entry and is a must-visit for astronomy and photography enthusiasts.

7. FORMAT Festival 2024

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the FORMAT Festival in Derby ran from March to July 2024. The festival featured international commissions, exhibitions, and conferences, focusing on themes like conflict and global narratives.

8. Guernsey Photography Festival 2024

Opening in October 2024, the Guernsey Photography Festival focused on 30 years of social change in the UK, highlighting emerging British talent and documenting significant societal shifts.

9. Stirling Photography Festival 2024

Celebrating Stirling's 900th year as a Royal Burgh, the 2024 festival themed "Roots & Rituals" included exhibitions, workshops, and photo walks, emphasizing the region's cultural heritage.

    

 

10. London Image Festival

An annual event celebrating photography and cinematography, the London Image Festival is known for its open competition format, attracting both amateur and professional photographers from around the world.



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