FESTIVAL #7
13 - 15th March 2026
The Carriageworks, Millennium Square, Leeds
Hello and welcome, In 2018 we set out to create a vibrant, welcoming three day photography festival, a place where visitors leave nourished and inspired.
Photo North celebrates documentary photography and film that tell real stories, challenge perspectives, and spark conversation. We highlight underrepresented voices, explore social issues, and celebrate creativity, culture, and those who inspire change.
Our festival runs Friday to Sunday, starting with Education Day. Students and young photographers enjoy free portfolio reviews and career advice, but the day is for anyone eager to learn, connect, and be encouraged.
Together, we’re building a thriving community around a ‘must-see’ photography event. We welcome your ideas and suggestions and look forward to seeing you again!
Pete and Sharon
“I’m not a photographer or have even been 'into' photography, but I thought Photo North Festival was fantastic. The venue, the talks, the people, it was all inspiring. I realised you don’t need to be a photographer to appreciate the powerful stories behind the images. Some were nostalgic, some gritty and thought-provoking, but all of them left an impression. Life itself is like a photograph, it’s just usually captured by the mind. At Photo North, you see those moments brought to life, and it’s mesmerising.”
— Mark Dane, non-photographer
geri halliwell by soulla petrouartists
SOULLA PETROU
ANNE WORTHINGTON
JOANNE COATES
CAROLYN MENDELSOHN
MIKE ABRAHAMS
SIMON HILL
DAVID SHAW
PETER CATON
TOM SHAW
SEAMUS MURPHY
talks, screenings, Q&A's
Throughout the festival 3 days, Photo North festival hosts a variety of talks, screenings & Q&A's.the format is relaxed, informal and fun!
live lounge
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Live Lounge
Our live lounge has a ‘buzzy’ market street feel feel. organisations & Indies from the fields of art & photography will be on hand to offer career advice & portfolio reviews.
All within the lively food and licensed bar area, mingle amongst the BOOK, PRINT & ZINE SELLERS or just relax with friends and make new ones.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Here are a few of our fun community engagement initiatives, it doesn’t matter what level of photographer you are, if at all!
Join in one of them, or join in all of them!
join in!
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