Photo: Nadine Sabbagh
Watch this Space!
Look out for another fabulous festival in 2026 - the theme and the programme will be announced in May. You can be assured of a fantastic programme of exhibitions and events throughout August and September, showcasing the best of photography in partnership with Stirling’s leading cultural venues, Street Level Photoworks of Glasgow and The Royal Photographic Society.
We are also delighted to announce that Stirling Photography Festival are a host partner in Stirling’s new Culture Collective. At the heart of our Culture Collective is a simple but powerful idea: that professional artists, given time and genuine relationships with communities, can create something that neither could achieve alone. Over 18 months, artists embedded within each host organisation will work alongside local people to co-create participatory arts experiences shaped by those communities — building creative skills, deepening connections, and leaving something lasting behind.
Details of the Culture Collective will launch later this year through Stirling’s Place Partnership, Scene Stirling, and we will share our involvement through our social media. Be sure to follow us!
You are assured another super year at the Stirling Photography Festival!
The Stirling Photography Festival is a volunteer-lead, community project dedicated to building community, fostering creativity, and developing skills through photography. Our annual festival takes place in late summer with exhibitions, events, and workshops in Stirling and the surrounding areas.
Learn more about us here.
Festival Photography Book
The concluding part of every festival is our free, open call for submissions to our festival photo book. Images arrive from all over the world, made by photographers at all stages in their photography journey – we are delighted to say that over the lifetime of the festival we have included the work of more than 450 photographers!
The sale of the annual festival book is core to our fundraising efforts, helping keep our events free for all to attend. Submissions open in September, so make sure and Follow Us for details.
The Festival Story
Photo: Anne Sproul
Our aims are rooted in developing skills, fostering creativity and building community. Learn more about our aims and why we do what we do.
Our Partners
We are proud to partner with some of Scotland’s leading creative and cultural community.
Our Past Exhibitions
View our digital exhibitions, featuring work from previous year’s festivals and partners.
Do more than just click!
Our festival is only possible with the help or supportive community. Become a friend of the festival and help us deliver a program that builds community, fosters creativity and develops skills.
Photo: Charles Mcguigan