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29.6

The 25th edition of Fotofestiwal has officially come to an end, but you can still catch six of our exhibitions!

The first-ever exhibition in Poland dedicated to the iconic chronicler of contemporary United States of America, Philip Montgomery, 50 exhibitions […]

27.6

The final weekend of Fotofestiwal

We have an incredible lineup waiting for you for the final weekend of Fotofestiwal: public presentations, artist meetings, workshops, a […]

21.6

Fotofestiwal program for the upcoming week

The opening of two more exhibitions, several guided tours dedicated to teens, families and school groups, and a very special […]

19.6

Photographic Publication of the Year 2026: Jury Verdict

The Photographic Publication of the Year competition was initiated in 2008 by Krzysiek Makowski. Today, we are presenting awards and […]

18.6

Connecting the Festival Centers – Free Fotofestiwal shuttle bus during both festival weekends!

Specially for Fotofestiwal visitors, we have launched a free Festival Shuttle Bus operating between the festival’s centers: Art_Inkubator (3 Tymienieckiego […]

17.6

One festival, two openings for our 25th anniversary. Fotofestiwal starts this Thursday!

More than thirty exhibitions by acclaimed artists from Poland and abroad, alongside dozens of accompanying events—from concerts and film screenings […]

12.6

We announce the program of events!

You can finally have a proper look at our schedule and find out there is no excuse to not to […]

09.6

Fotofestiwal at Biedermann’s Palace — The heart of the anniversary edition

A partnership with the University of Lodz opens a historic landmark to photography and cultural events during the 25th Fotofestiwal. […]

01.6

SpinOFF 2026 begins on June 3rd with more than 25 exhibitions

Believe it or not – Fotofestiwal isn’t the whole story. On the 3rd of June the third edition of SpinOFF […]

31.5

In between galleries, factories, palaces, and a swimming pool: The city program offers 12 cutting-edge exhibitions

What to expect across Łódź in the upcoming edition of Fotofestiwal! A concert-performance by Hania Rani alongside multimedia screenings based […]

29.5

Fotofestiwal 2026 Music Lineup

This year’s music program kicks off with a trio on stage: Obszańska returns to Fotofestiwal to take us on a […]

29.5

25th Fotofestiwal collaboration with PKO Bank Polski – Where Photography Meets Music

A collaborative audiovisual performance by Hania Rani and Sir John Akomfrah, alongside music-themed exhibitions by Helena Majewska and Adrian Chmielewski—these […]

28.5

Hania Rani and Sir John Akomfrah: An Extraordinary Encounter to Open the 25th Fotofestiwal

The concert-performance by Hania Rani and multimedia projections based on Sir John Akomfrah’s latest project Listening All Night To The […]

26.5

E. Wedel joins Fotofestiwal in 2026

The Wedel brand joins the jubilee 25th edition of the International Festival of Photography in Łódź as its Main Sponsor. […]

26.5

From a Taiwanese perspective to Greek discoveries: the photographic journey continues in Łódź, this time taking the form of a photobook

The 2026 Photobook Program has arrived! Featuring fresh collaborative exhibitions, the city’s favorite “photobook breakfast,” and the prestigious Photographic Publication […]

25.5

Shortlist for the Photographic Publication of the Year 2026

We know the shortlist for the 2026 Polish Photographic Publication of the Year – the winners will be announced on […]

19.5

Meet the Photo-Match Lineup! We announce the open call results

We are thrilled to announce the 20 artists joining us for this year’s Fotofestiwal in Łódź! They’ll be jumping into […]

07.5

More than cinema. Fotofestiwal at Millennium Docs Against Gravity

Millennium Docs Against Gravity is a showcase of the season’s most talked-about, most daring, and most affecting documentaries — films […]

01.5

Photo Competition and Residency for Belarusian Photographers 2026 — Finalists of Public Presentations and Online Catalogue announced

We are happy to announce the finalists of Part 1 and Part 2 of the Photo Competition and Residency for […]

29.4

Go behind the scenes and become a Fotofestiwal Volunteer!

Looking for more than just a typical June? Become a volunteer for Fotofestiwal and help us co-create one of the […]

17.4

ŁÓDŹ PHOTO-MATCH: portfolio review

An open call has started for our beloved event. We invite 20 photographers to meet 20 curators from all over […]

31.3

From exploring the dual relationship between humans and non-human animals to deconstructing the layers of American propaganda and fiction; from the climate emergency to the inevitable challenges in its wake. This is a milestone celebration, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Philip Montgomery’s first solo exhibition in Poland creates a compelling visual map of the contemporary United States. At the main […]

13.3

FUTURES TALENTS 2026

Here are the five artists invited by Fotofestiwal to collaborate on the international promotion and development of their careers under […]

03.3

Photo Competition and Residency for Belarusian Photographers 2026

Photo Competition and Residency for Belarusian Photographers is an opportunity for photographers and photojournalists of Belarusian origin to take part […]

19.2

SpinOFF 2026, when the CITY becomes a GALLERY

A call to action, a meeting place for artists, institutions, local activists, and anyone who wants to show their projects […]

03.2

FOTOFESTIWAL GRANT 2026 awarded

Sasha Velichko, a Belarusian artist living and working in Poland, has won the FOTOFESTIWAL GRANT 2026. The project Called to […]

29.1

SAVE THE DATE: we know the dates of the 25th Fotofestiwal

From June 18 to 28, Łódź will become the center of contemporary photography for the 25th time. This year, we […]

29.1

The finalists of Open Call 2025 take over Instagram

Six artists and six points of view. What are they working on? What topics are important to them? We are […]

29.1

Fotofestiwal 2025 named “Event of the Year” in the Fotopolis Poll

The results of the 21st edition of the Fotopolis Poll have been announced. Fotofestiwal 2025 took first place in the […]

08.12

FOTOFESTIWAL GRANT 2026

Are you finishing work on a new project? Maybe what’s missing is the opportunity to bring it to its final […]

01.12

Open Program exhibitions announced

The Open Program provides an overview of current phenomena in photography and a look at topics of interest to photographers. […]