Festival

The Sony World Photography Awards is a week-long celebration of the photographic culture, history and image.

The City of Cannes provides the canvas for these celebrations offering visitors all the diversity, glamour and tranquil elegance the Cotes D’Azur has to offer.

Every year, for one week in April, the City of Cannes takes a step back from the moving image and celebrates the birth of film through the photographic medium.

Throughout the Palais des Festivals, along the famous Croisette, selected hotels, city landmarks, streets and beaches, will showcase dozens of unique photographic exhibitions, welcoming the residents and visitors of the Cotes D'Azur.

The week-long celebration will include screenings, retrospectives of renowned photographers, exhibitions, book signings, special events including 'Evenings with the Artists', exhibition tours led by the artists, after parties and of course the centrepiece event: The Sony World Photography Awards Ceremony, Cocktail Party and Gala Dinner, hosted at the Palais des Festivals.

For the photographic industry, there will be many tailored events. These will include talks, seminars, networking venues and events, an international student programme, exhibition tours, focus media events and discussions hosted by some of the world’s most renowned photographers, editors, publishers, gallery owners, curators and other industry experts.

The Festival is aimed for the general public and welcomes families, locals, foreign visitors and all those with a love for contemporary art, the still and moving images.

For more information and specific programmes, please visit our festival website regularly for new updates and confirmed events.

The Festival Schedule will be available in the New Year. Register to be updated