Photo: Nadine Sabbagh
Journey 2026
This year is our ninth annual festival, and as we travel towards our tenth anniversary the creative team have chosen Journey to inspire this year’s programme - another step on our exciting mission to deliver fabulous creative experiences across our community.
This year we are a member of the Stirling Culture Collective, A group of nine organisations coordinated by Artlink Central on behalf of Scene Stirling — Stirling's cultural strategy partnership — placing artists alongside eight host organisations across Stirling's urban, rural and village communities. Stirling Photography Festival is proud to be a host organisation in 2026/27.
WHATS ON IN 2026
For Journey 2026 the festival creative team have curated another fabulous programme.
Click the links below to explore the Journey 2026 programme
Journey 2026 - a Photobook
As is tradition, we are now accepting submissions from our community for photographs for our annual commemorative photo book.
2026 will see oureighth published photo book, and we are seeking submissions relating to our festival theme of ‘Journey.’
The photo book is a long-standing part of the festival and like every other aspect of it, the book has grown in scale every year. It is a vital part of our programme and an important fundraiser, which helps ensure we are set up to deliver another excellent festival next year.
We are now accepting submissions through the form linked below.
Please read the terms and conditions before submitting and ensure you include the vital details listed on the form.
Submission deadline is Wednesday 30th of September 2026.
We are excited to see what you will share with us and can’t wait to reveal the finished book at the end of 2026!
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, cultural and community organisations.
Our Past Exhibitions
View our digital exhibitions, featuring work from previous year’s festivals and partners.
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Photo: Charles Mcguigan