Last Days of the World Press Photo Exhibition at NCK in Kraków
Until 25 October 2026, the Biała Galeria CENTRUM at the Nowohuckie Centrum Kultury (Nowa Huta Cultural Centre, NCK) in Kraków is showing the 69th edition of the World Press Photo exhibition. The show is part of the “Siła Fotografii 2026” (Power of Photography 2026) event and is entering its final days. It presents the best press photographs selected in this year’s competition. The exhibition is open daily from 11 to 19.
In brief
- Exhibition dates: 2–25 October 2026.
- Venue: Biała Galeria CENTRUM, al. Jana Pawła II 232, Kraków.
- Opening hours: daily, 11–19.
- Tickets: PLN 30 standard, PLN 25 concession. The organiser is the Nowohuckie Centrum Kultury.
What the exhibition shows
The exhibition presents the best press photographs selected within the 69th edition of the World Press Photo competition. The show, prepared by the Nowa Huta Cultural Centre, is part of the “Siła Fotografii 2026” event, which this year includes photographic presentations in various formats.
According to NCK, the Kraków presentation is the only one of its kind in Poland in the current edition of the competition. This means that residents of Kraków and the wider region can view this year’s selection of press photographs without travelling to other cities in the country where the exhibition might be shown.
Dates, venue and opening hours
The exhibition opened on 2 October 2026 and will run until 25 October inclusive. It can be visited every day from 11 to 19. The show is held in the Biała Galeria CENTRUM, on the grounds of the Nowohuckie Centrum Kultury at al. Jana Pawła II 232.
Below are the key practical details for visiting the exhibition.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2–25 October 2026 |
| Venue | Biała Galeria CENTRUM, al. Jana Pawła II 232, Kraków |
| Hours | Daily, 11–19 |
| Standard ticket | PLN 30 |
| Concession ticket | PLN 25 |
| Organiser | Nowohuckie Centrum Kultury |
Tickets and organisation
Admission to the exhibition is paid. A standard ticket costs PLN 30, and a concession ticket costs PLN 25. The pricing information was provided by the Nowa Huta Cultural Centre, which is the organiser of the exhibition.
The exhibition is part of the NCK programme carried out within the “Siła Fotografii 2026” series. The organiser’s available materials do not mention any additional events accompanying the final days of the show, or any changes to traffic arrangements in the vicinity of the Centre.
Important: The last day to see the World Press Photo exhibition in Kraków is 25 October 2026. After this date, the exhibition will close in line with the schedule published by the organiser.
What World Press Photo is
World Press Photo is an annual press photography competition. The exhibition presents the photographs awarded in a given edition, and its aim is to bring the audience closer to the most important images that accompanied world events over the course of the year.
The Kraków presentation covers the 69th edition of the competition. The photographs gathered at the exhibition were selected within this competition and represent its best press works in this year’s selection.
What to know before your visit
Biała Galeria CENTRUM is located in the building of the Nowa Huta Cultural Centre at al. Jana Pawła II 232, in the Kraków district of Nowa Huta. You can plan your visit for any day of the week, as the exhibition is open daily at the same hours.
Because the presentation period is short and ends on 25 October, anyone interested in seeing the exhibition should plan their visit in advance, especially during the final week of its run.
Frequently asked questions
The exhibition will run until 25 October 2026 inclusive. It has been on show at Biała Galeria CENTRUM since 2 October, and after this date it will close in line with the published schedule.
A standard ticket costs PLN 30, and a concession ticket costs PLN 25. The exhibition is open daily from 11 to 19, and the organiser is the Nowohuckie Centrum Kultury.
The exhibition is held at the Biała Galeria CENTRUM in the Nowohuckie Centrum Kultury, at al. Jana Pawła II 232 in Kraków. According to NCK, this is the only presentation of this edition of the exhibition in Poland.
Key facts
- The World Press Photo exhibition of the 69th edition at NCK will be available until 25 October 2026.
- The exhibition is open daily from 11 to 19, and tickets cost PLN 30 and PLN 25 concession.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
