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A city-wide international festival of photography that has become the largest in the U.K. and Ireland.



Launched in 2011, this annual photographic event has been described as one of the "best photography festivals in the world" (Capture Magazine) and attracts upwards of 100 thousand visitors a year, celebrating some of the finest National and International contemporary photography across 30 museums, galleries and public spaces. Capturing wide appeal through popular culture, accessible themes and unexpected encounters with photography, the festival aims to instil and inspire public enjoyment and participation by utilising the most accessible artistic medium and bringing it to new audiences in cool and unusual ways.

The programme consistently addresses the political, social and cultural climate of Belfast, raising global issues and animating them through high caliber international photography.

The Festival consists of exhibitions, talks, symposiums, workshops, screenings, masterclasses, portfolio reviews and tours.


June (Annually)


01-30 June
  • City Wide (23 locations)
  • Belfast
  • Antrim
  • BT1 5AD

Top Reasons To Visit

  • Unexpected and unusual encounters with photography
  • Insipirational exhibitions and events
  • The finest photography from around the world
  • A citywide festival integrated into the landscape
  • Family friendly, indoor and outdoor festival, accessible to all

Else Time

0.6 KM
09 - 24 Jun 2023

Belfast Exposed is delighted to present the Ulster University MFA Photography Showcase 2023, Else Time.

Belfast Exposed
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Belfast Photo Festival

09 - 29 Jun 2023

A city-wide international festival of photography that has become the largest in the U.K. and Ireland.

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Belfast Photo Fake

0.93 KM
Fri, 09 Jun 2023, 8:00pm

Accidental Theatre, Belfast Photo Festival & Belfast Improv Theatre present a wild night of comedy improv.

Accidental Theatre
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Curator Tour – Belfast City Centre

Sat, 10 Jun 2023, 12:00pm

Join the festival’s curators for a tour of some of this year’s Belfast Photo Festival exhibitions.

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Curator Tour – Botanic Gardens

1.61 KM
Sat, 17 Jun 2023, 12:00pm

Join the festival’s curators for a tour of some of this year’s Belfast Photo Festival outdoor exhibitions.

Botanic Gardens
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Epitaph

0.69 KM
23 Jun - 21 Jul 2023

‘Epitaph’ is an exhibition exploring the process of mourning ‘coming-of-age’ experiences, friendships and opportunities never experienced by the artist.

University of Atypical
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Amy Hannah: In Conversation

0.69 KM
Fri, 23 Jun 2023, 6:00pm

Join University of Atypical and artist Amy Hannah for an exhibition tour and talk about her work and ideas.

University of Atypical
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Workshop: Photography for Beginners

23.1 KM
Sat, 24 Jun 2023, 10:00am

This one-day intensive workshop is aimed at those new to digital photography and looking to learn how to use their digital camera.

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
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Alain le Garsmeur: Artist Talk

0.6 KM
Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 6:00pm

Join Alain Le Garsmeur for a discussion about his work over the decades as an international photo-journalist working for publications such as The Observer.

Belfast Exposed
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