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
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, cultural and community organisations.
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