Siła Fotografii 2026 at NCK: October Exhibition Programme
In October 2026, the ninth edition of the Siła Fotografii photography event will take place at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre (NCK) in Kraków. The programme includes exhibitions in various NCK spaces at al. Jana Pawła II 232. The highlight will be World Press Photo 2026, on view from 2 to 25 October.
In brief
- The ninth edition of Siła Fotografii will take place in October 2026 at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre.
- The World Press Photo 2026 exhibition will run from 2 to 25 October, daily from 11:00 to 19:00, for a fee: 30 zł standard, 25 zł concession.
- The other exhibitions are scheduled from 1 to 31 October and are expected to be free of charge.
- Exhibition openings will take place between 30 September and 3 October in several NCK spaces.
The ninth edition at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre
Siła Fotografii is a recurring event presenting photography exhibitions at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre. This year’s ninth edition will take place in October 2026. The programme is not confined to a single hall but includes galleries and other NCK spaces, so the exhibitions are spread throughout the building.
The event is aimed both at Kraków residents and at visitors to the city. The organisers have prepared a varied offer, from competition-style exhibitions to presentations by individual authors and creative groups.
World Press Photo 2026 – the main attraction of the programme
The main feature of the festival will be the World Press Photo 2026 exhibition. It will be on view from 2 to 25 October, daily from 11:00 to 19:00. Admission to this exhibition is ticketed, unlike the other exhibitions in the programme.
A standard ticket costs 30 zł and a concession ticket 25 zł. The key details of the exhibition are summarised below.
| Parameter | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2–25 October 2026 |
| Opening hours | daily 11:00–19:00 |
| Standard ticket | 30 zł |
| Concession ticket | 25 zł |
Important: The World Press Photo 2026 exhibition is paid: a standard ticket costs 30 zł, a concession ticket 25 zł. The other exhibitions in the Siła Fotografii programme are expected to be free of charge, from 1 to 31 October.
Accompanying exhibitions and opening dates
The remaining exhibitions are scheduled for the period from 1 to 31 October. Several of them will open in the first days of the month, and for some exhibitions meetings with the authors are planned.
- Tomasz Tomaszewski “A Stone’s Throw” – Czarna Galeria CENTRUM (Black Gallery); opening and meeting with the author on 30 September at 18:00.
- Kraków Photographic Club “Wajda – Inspirations” – FOTO-Galeria; opening on 1 October at 17:00.
- Exhibition in Złota Galeria CENTRUM (Golden Gallery) – opening and meeting with the author on 1 October at 18:00.
- Exhibition in Szara Galeria CENTRUM (Grey Gallery) – opening on 2 October at 17:00.
- Ewa Bilan-Stoch “Layers of Camouflage” – foyer of the NCK Stage; opening and meeting with the author on 2 October at 18:00.
- Iza Łysoń “Fleeting Moments” – NCK Rynek; opening on 3 October at 15:00.
Who it is for and on what terms
Kraków residents and people visiting the city can take part in the event. Apart from World Press Photo, the exhibitions are expected to be free of charge, and the presentations are planned in galleries and other NCK spaces throughout October.
The available information does not mention any changes to traffic organisation, public transport or other inconveniences for residents. The programme concerns Kraków only; no events in other towns in Lesser Poland have been reported.
Note: Before your visit, it is worth checking whether a given exhibition requires a ticket. Only World Press Photo 2026 is ticketed. The opening hours of the other exhibitions may vary depending on the NCK space, so check the centre’s website before you go.
The World Press Photo contest in numbers
According to information accompanying this year’s edition, the World Press Photo contest received more than 57,000 submitted photographs from 141 countries. These figures refer to the contest itself, not to the number of works shown in the Kraków exhibition.
No detailed data on attendance at the event or on the number of photographs to be shown at the NCK has been published.
Frequently asked questions
The ninth edition will take place in October 2026 at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre, al. Jana Pawła II 232, Kraków. The World Press Photo exhibition will be on view from 2 to 25 October, and the other exhibitions from 1 to 31 October.
Admission to the World Press Photo 2026 exhibition is ticketed. A standard ticket costs 30 zł and a concession ticket 25 zł. The exhibition is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00.
According to available information, the exhibitions in the programme, apart from World Press Photo, are expected to be free of charge. Their openings will take place between 30 September and 3 October in various NCK spaces.
Key facts
- Siła Fotografii 2026 will take place at the NCK in October, with the main World Press Photo exhibition running from 2 to 25 October.
- The other exhibitions are scheduled for the whole month, with openings beginning on 30 September.
- Detailed opening hours and any changes are worth checking on the organisers’ websites before your visit.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
