World Press Photo

The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to London this summer at the new MPB Gallery on the Here East Canalside.

Located on the Canalside

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm (Off-Peak)
Saturday & Bank Holidays: 10:00am – 7:00pm (Peak)
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm (Peak)

An internationally acclaimed exhibition

This internationally acclaimed exhibition brings together the most powerful and thought-provoking photojournalism and documentary photography, offering a compelling visual insight into the key issues shaping our world.

In 2024, the exhibition reached approximately 4 million visitors across 89 locations worldwide.

With the opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum East Storehouse coinciding in Spring, the arrival of BBC Music Studios, and the launch of Sadler's Wells East, our corner of London continues to be a prime destination for innovation, storytelling, and artistic excellence.

Kicking off on 23rd May and running until 25th August 2025, visitors can experience some of the most talented photographers on the planet.

Founded in 1955, the World Press Photo Foundation has spent 70 years championing visual journalism and the World Press Photo Contest is one of the most prestigious competitions in photojournalism and documentary photography, celebrating the most impactful visual storytelling from across the globe.