World Press Photo Barcelona 2026: International Photojournalism Exhibition

World Press Photo Barcelona 2026 will be open to visitors from 6 November to 13 December 2026. This is the 22nd edition of the exhibition in Barcelona and, as in previous years, it is being held at the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB).

The exhibition is held in the galleries of the CCCB (Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona), at Carrer de Montalegre, 5, in the El Raval neighbourhood. It is right in the city centre, within easy walking distance of Plaça de Catalunya and Plaça Universitat.

The exhibition brings together the photographs and multimedia projects recognised in the international World Press Photo 2026 contest. You will find individual images, photojournalism stories and long-term photographic projects documenting some of the most significant events and issues of the past year. The selection features 42 award-winning photographers from different parts of the world, and most of their work has not previously been shown in Spain.

The award-winning work documents events and issues from 2025. Subjects include conflict, migration, politics, gender issues and the climate crisis. Particular attention is also given to citizen action, protests in the United States and women’s social movements in Guatemala and Kenya. Through the work of photojournalists from around the world, the exhibition offers different perspectives on current international affairs.

During the 2026 edition, the exhibition is open at the following times:

• Tuesday to Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm.
• Fridays that are not public holidays: 11 am to 9 pm.
• Saturdays: 10 am to 9 pm.
• Sundays and the public holidays on 6 and 8 December: 10 am to 8 pm.

The exhibition is closed on Mondays that are not public holidays. Over the December holiday weekend, it will also be closed on Monday 7 December, while it will open from 10 am to 8 pm on Sunday 6 and Tuesday 8 December.

General admission costs €10 at the ticket office or €9 when booked online. A reduced ticket is also available for €7. If you would rather explore the exhibition with a guide, there is a separate ticket for the guided tour, costing €11 for general admission and €9 at the reduced rate. The CCCB also offers combined tickets covering more than one exhibition, with prices depending on the type of ticket purchased. You can check the prices and conditions on the official ticketing website. Please note that online bookings may include a booking fee.

The reduced ticket, priced at €7, is available to certain groups, including under-25s, pensioners, holders of the Carnet Jove or library card, large and single-parent families, and university teachers. Free admission is also available to specific groups, including children under 12, unemployed people, holders of the compulsory education teachers’ card, CCCB Friends, pensioners with a Tarjeta Rosa, ICOM members, accredited journalists and visitors with an accredited disability, among others. In every case, you must show the relevant document to prove your entitlement to the discount or free admission. You can find the full list of eligible visitors on the official ticketing page.

Yes. The exhibition can be visited free of charge on Sundays from 3 pm to 8 pm, but you must book a ticket in advance. Free tickets are released every Wednesday at 10 am for the following Sunday, with a maximum of two tickets per person. Places are limited, so it is best to book as soon as reservations open.

You can buy tickets online or directly at the CCCB ticket office, subject to availability. The organisers recommend booking online in advance, especially if you want to visit on a particular date and at a specific time. Bear in mind that online tickets cannot be changed once purchased, so check the date, time and, for guided tours, the language carefully before completing your booking.

Yes. The Photographic Social Vision Foundation organises guided tours for the general public. They offer a chance to learn more about the stories behind the photographs, understand their context and find out how the photo reports were produced. Tours last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and are available in Spanish and Catalan, depending on the day and time. A separate ticket is required for the guided tour. You can check the available times and choose your preferred language on the official exhibition website.

You can explore the exhibition independently and take your time, stopping at the photographs and stories that interest you most. There is no set visit duration. If you would like to learn more about the stories behind the images and their context, you can join a guided tour, which lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

It is worth considering the content of the exhibition before visiting with children. Photojournalism documents real-life situations that can be difficult to look at, including armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, migration and other social issues. The organisers do not recommend the exhibition for children under 12, although they are entitled to free admission. The CCCB also requires visitors under 16 to be accompanied by an adult.

The CCCB is well served by public transport. The nearest metro stations are Universitat (L1 and L2) and Plaça de Catalunya (L1 and L3). You can also take bus 120, which stops right outside the centre on Carrer de Montalegre. If you are travelling by train, Plaça de Catalunya station connects with Rodalies commuter trains and Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat. The address is Carrer de Montalegre, 5, in the El Raval neighbourhood.

The CCCB has ramps, lifts and accessible toilets to make its different spaces easier to reach. Staff assistance is needed to use certain lifts. The centre also has two wheelchairs available to borrow from the ticket office or reception; it is advisable to contact the CCCB in advance if you need one. There are also two parking spaces reserved for visitors with reduced mobility outside the entrance on Carrer de Montalegre.

Photography is generally permitted in CCCB exhibitions without flash, tripods or selfie sticks, provided it is for personal, non-commercial use. However, some works may be subject to copyright restrictions and may not be photographed or filmed. Please follow any specific instructions displayed in the exhibition rooms.

Yes. The Photographic Social Vision Foundation organises a programme of talks, discussions, round tables and meetings with photographers recognised in the competition. These events offer an opportunity to explore the stories behind the images in greater depth and discuss the issues they raise. Not all of them take place at the CCCB; some are held at other venues around Barcelona. Places are generally limited and admission is free unless otherwise stated. You can check the dates, venues and booking details in the World Press Photo 2026 events programme.

If you would rather explore the exhibition when it is quieter, the CCCB recommends visiting on a weekday from 2 pm onwards, when there are usually fewer visitors. It is also worth bearing in mind that school groups may visit on some weekday mornings. Weekends tend to be busier, particularly around the middle of the day.