Siła Fotografii 2026 at NCK: October Exhibition Programme
In October 2026, the ninth edition of Siła Fotografii will take place at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre (NCK) in Kraków. The programme includes exhibitions presented in various NCK spaces at al. Jana Pawła II 232. The main highlight will be World Press Photo 2026, on view from 2 to 25 October.
In Brief
- The ninth edition of Siła Fotografii will take place in October 2026 at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre.
- The World Press Photo 2026 exhibition will run from 2 to 25 October, daily from 11:00 to 19:00, for a fee: PLN 30 standard, PLN 25 concessionary.
- The other exhibitions are scheduled from 1 to 31 October and are to be free of charge.
- Exhibition openings will take place between 30 September and 3 October, in several NCK spaces.
The Ninth Edition at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre
Siła Fotografii is a recurring event presenting photography exhibitions at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre. This year’s ninth edition will take place in October 2026. The programme is not limited to a single hall; it includes galleries and other NCK spaces, so the exhibitions are spread throughout the building.
The event is aimed both at Kraków residents and at visitors to the city. The organisers have prepared a varied offer, from competition-style exhibitions to presentations by individual authors and creative groups.
World Press Photo 2026 – the Main Highlight of the Programme
The main feature of the festival will be the World Press Photo 2026 exhibition. It will be on view from 2 to 25 October, daily from 11:00 to 19:00. Admission to this exhibition is ticketed, unlike the other exhibitions in the programme.
A standard ticket costs PLN 30 and a concessionary ticket PLN 25. The main details of the exhibition are summarised below.
| Parameter | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2–25 October 2026 |
| Opening hours | Daily 11:00–19:00 |
| Standard ticket | PLN 30 |
| Concessionary ticket | PLN 25 |
Important: The World Press Photo 2026 exhibition is paid: a standard ticket costs PLN 30, a concessionary ticket PLN 25. The other exhibitions in the Siła Fotografii programme are to be free of charge, from 1 to 31 October.
Accompanying Exhibitions and Opening Dates
The other exhibitions are scheduled for the period from 1 to 31 October. Several of them will open in the first days of the month, and for some exhibitions meetings with the authors are planned.
- Tomasz Tomaszewski „Rzut beretem” – Czarna Galeria CENTRUM; opening and meeting with the author on 30 September at 18:00.
- Krakowski Klub Fotograficzny „Wajda – inspiracje” – FOTO-Galeria; opening on 1 October at 17:00.
- Exhibition in the Złota Galeria CENTRUM – opening and meeting with the author on 1 October at 18:00.
- Exhibition in the Szara Galeria CENTRUM – opening on 2 October at 17:00.
- Ewa Bilan-Stoch „Warstwy kamuflażu” – foyer of the NCK Stage; opening and meeting with the author on 2 October at 18:00.
- Iza Łysoń „Chwile ulotne” – NCK Square; opening on 3 October at 15:00.
Who It Is For and on What Terms
Kraków residents and people visiting the city can take part in the event. Apart from World Press Photo, the exhibitions are to be free of charge, and the presentations are scheduled in galleries and other NCK spaces throughout October.
The available information does not mention any changes to traffic organisation, public transport or other inconveniences for residents. The programme concerns Kraków only; no events in other towns in Lesser Poland were given.
Note: Before your visit, it is worth checking whether a given exhibition requires a ticket. Only World Press Photo 2026 is ticketed. Opening hours of the other exhibitions may vary depending on the NCK space, so check the centre’s website before you go.
The World Press Photo Contest in Numbers
According to information accompanying this year’s edition, the World Press Photo contest received over 57,000 photographs submitted from 141 countries. These figures refer to the contest itself, not to the number of works shown in the Kraków exhibition.
No detailed data on attendance at the event or on the number of photographs to be shown at the NCK were provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ninth edition of the event will take place in October 2026 at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre, al. Jana Pawła II 232, in Kraków. The World Press Photo exhibition will be on view from 2 to 25 October, and the other exhibitions from 1 to 31 October.
Admission to the World Press Photo 2026 exhibition is ticketed. A standard ticket costs PLN 30, and a concessionary ticket PLN 25. The exhibition is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00.
According to available information, the exhibitions presented within the programme, apart from World Press Photo, are to be free of charge. Their openings will take place between 30 September and 3 October in various NCK spaces.
Key Facts
- Siła Fotografii 2026 will take place at the NCK in October, with the main World Press Photo exhibition from 2 to 25 October.
- The other exhibitions are scheduled for the whole month, and their openings begin on 30 September.
- Detailed opening hours and any changes are worth checking on the organisers’ websites before your visit.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
