Join us for the 20th edition in Montreal

From August 25 to October 11, 2027, at Marché Bonsecours

Montréal, Thursday, October 15, 2026 — The Expo World Press Photo Montreal, which wrapped up this past Monday, welcomed more than 70,000 visitors to Marché Bonsecours over six weeks. A highlight of Montréal’s fall cultural season, the exhibition continues to be a must-see event for audiences of all generations. Offering both a window into the world and a reflection of its current state, the photographs on display provide essential journalistic accounts that spark conversation while reaffirming the importance of press freedom.
“Our team is both grateful and deeply moved by the loyalty and affection the Montréal community continues to show for the exhibition. Seeing 70,000 people of all ages and backgrounds come together and take the time to engage with the realities of others speaks volumes about their desire to stay connected to the world around them through true stories that inspire reflection, stir emotions and, we hope, raise awareness.”
— Yann Fortier, Executive Director of the World Press Photo Montréal Exhibition

 

In addition to the 147 award-winning photographs, the World Press Photo Montreal featured seven complementary exhibitions, including En pointillé, territoires d’humanité, created by 28 students from Cégep du Vieux Montréal, with Lou-Pascal Tremblay, spokesperson for the 2026 edition, serving as guest curator; Jacques Nadeau à la une!; Vivre, by photographer Claire Beaugrand-Champagne; Et la vie continue, by photographer Martin Chamberland; and the finalist photographs from the 21st edition of the Antoine-Désilets Award, presented by the Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec (FPJQ).
Rounding out the program at Marché Bonsecours were Au cœur de l’actualité, an exhibition by La Presse photojournalists highlighting the year’s most significant events, and Destination : distinguer le vrai du faux, a Radio-Canada exhibition exploring disinformation.

About the World Press Photo Montréal Exhibition

The Montreal World Press Photo Exhibition is a major cultural event held each year at the Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal. In addition to World Press Photo’s winning images, several related exhibitions produced by the Montreal team highlight the diversity and creativity of local talent. Radio-Canada, La Presse and SDC Vieux-Montréal support the success of this exhibition.

About the World Press Photo Foundation

Founded in 1955, the World Press Photo Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that champions the power of photojournalism and documentary photography to deepen understanding, promote dialog, and inspire action. Based in Amsterdam, it is supported by strategic partners including the Dutch Postcode Lottery, and FUJIFILM Corporation.

 

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