Sarajevo Photography Festival 2026

Location
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Open to
Emerging and established photographers (multiple competition categories)

Application Fee
Yes

What’s Provided

• Exhibition in Sarajevo during the festival (June 2026)

• Participation in a month-long international photography festival

• Total prize value of €7,000

• Grand Prix: €2,000 cash prize

• Awards for top three winners in each of 8 competition categories

• First-place winners receive an award sponsored by Canon and a festival statue

• Possibility of honorable mentions

• Exposure to an international jury composed of recognized experts, including Pulitzer Prize winners, festival directors, and gallery directors

What the Applicant Must Cover
Not specified

Duration
Opening week: June 1–7, 2026
Exhibitions remain on view throughout June 2026

Deadline
April 10, 2026

Additional Notes
The Sarajevo Photography Festival is an annual, month-long international photography event established in 2022. The program includes exhibitions, workshops, lectures, panel discussions, portfolio reviews, and networking events. Around 80 photographers are exhibited each year, with 24 awards granted. The festival emphasizes socially relevant themes and supports educational programming through free workshops, lectures, and portfolio reviews.