Final Days of the World Press Photo Exhibition at NCK in Kraków
Until 25 October 2026, the World Press Photo 69th edition exhibition can be seen at the Biała Galeria CENTRUM in the Nowa Huta Culture Centre (NCK) in Kraków. The exhibition, part of the “Siła Fotografii 2026” event, is entering its final days. It presents the best press photographs selected in this year’s competition. The exhibition is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00.
In Brief
- Exhibition dates: 2–25 October 2026.
- Venue: Biała Galeria CENTRUM, al. Jana Pawła II 232, Kraków.
- Opening hours: daily, 11:00–19:00.
- Tickets: PLN 30 standard, PLN 25 concession. The organiser is the Nowa Huta Culture Centre.
What the Exhibition Shows
The exhibition presents the best press photographs selected as part of the 69th edition of the World Press Photo competition. The show, prepared by the Nowa Huta Culture Centre, forms part of the “Siła Fotografii 2026” event, which this year includes photographic presentations in various formats.
According to NCK, the Kraków presentation is the only one of its kind in Poland in the current edition of the competition. This means that residents of Kraków and the region can view this year’s selection of press photographs without travelling to other cities in the country where the exhibition might be shown.
Dates, Venue and Opening Hours
The exhibition opened on 2 October 2026 and will run until 25 October inclusive. It can be visited every day from 11:00 to 19:00. The show is located in the Biała Galeria CENTRUM, on the premises of the Nowa Huta Culture Centre at al. Jana Pawła II 232.
Below is a summary of the key practical information for visiting the exhibition.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2–25 October 2026 |
| Venue | Biała Galeria CENTRUM, al. Jana Pawła II 232, Kraków |
| Opening hours | Daily, 11:00–19:00 |
| Standard ticket | PLN 30 |
| Concession ticket | PLN 25 |
| Organiser | Nowa Huta Culture Centre |
Tickets and Organisation
Admission to the exhibition is paid. A standard ticket costs PLN 30 and a concession ticket PLN 25. Pricing information was provided by the Nowa Huta Culture Centre, which is the organiser of the exhibition.
The exhibition is part of the NCK programme carried out within the “Siła Fotografii 2026” series. The organiser’s available materials do not provide information about additional accompanying events in the final days of the exhibition or about changes to traffic organisation in the vicinity of the Centre.
Important: The last day to see the World Press Photo exhibition in Kraków is 25 October 2026. After this date, the exhibition will close in accordance with the schedule published by the organiser.
What World Press Photo Is
World Press Photo is an annual press photography competition. The exhibition shows the photographs awarded in a given edition, and its aim is to bring the public closer to the most important images that accompanied world events over the year.
The Kraków presentation concerns the 69th edition of the competition. The photographs gathered at the exhibition are selected within this competition and represent its best press works in this year’s selection.
What to Know Before Your Visit
Biała Galeria CENTRUM is located in the building of the Nowa Huta Culture Centre at al. Jana Pawła II 232, in the Kraków district of Nowa Huta. Visits can be planned for any day of the week, as the exhibition is open daily at the same hours.
Due to the short presentation period, which ends on 25 October, people interested in seeing the exhibition should plan their visit in advance, especially in the last week of its run.
Frequently Asked Questions
The exhibition will run until 25 October 2026 inclusive. It has been presented at the Biała Galeria CENTRUM since 2 October, and after this date it will close in accordance with the published schedule.
A standard ticket costs PLN 30 and a concession ticket PLN 25. The exhibition is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00, and the organiser is the Nowa Huta Culture Centre.
The exhibition takes place at the Biała Galeria CENTRUM in the Nowa Huta Culture Centre, at al. Jana Pawła II 232 in Kraków. According to NCK, this is the only presentation of this edition of the exhibition in Poland.
Key Facts
- The World Press Photo 69th edition exhibition at NCK will be available until 25 October 2026.
- Visits are possible daily from 11:00 to 19:00, and tickets cost PLN 30 and PLN 25 concession.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
