LIVE LOUNGE

A buzzy market street feel.

Our Live Lounge is a thriving market and social space at the heart of Photo North, and a vibrant meeting point throughout the festival. Browse indie books, prints and zines, get free career advice and portfolio reviews, and soak up the buzz of a lively bar atmosphere.

Whether you are browsing, eating or meeting old friends and new, the Live Lounge is a place to relax and mingle.

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BOOK LAUNCHES & SIGNINGS.

Meet the photographers and artists.

The Live Lounge is where artists and audiences mix — book signings, chats and chance encounters. Here, Peter Mitchell signs work and talks with visitors over a pint.

An elderly man with glasses, gray hair, wearing a gray sweater and a checkered scarf, is sitting at a wooden table signing a large photograph or poster. The table has a glass of beer, black gloves, a black bag, and a cardboard box with an architectural illustration. The background features lush green plants.

MARKET STALLS

Indie books, zines, prints.

Our much loved community of independent book, zine and print traders returns - with new book launches and unique work to discover.

NEW FOR 2026

Beyond photography.

An exciting new chapter; a curated mix of multidisciplinary artists bringing a wider range of practices into the space.

SOUND & FLAVOUR

LIAAF takeover.

Leeds International African Arts Festival joins the Live Lounge with African art, street food - sound, flavour and celebration.

CAREERS

Advice & reviews.

Free portfolio reviews, career advice and inspiration from industry professionals

SPECIAL COLLABORATION

Channel 4 returns to the Live Lounge.

We're thrilled to be collaborating once again with the Senior Pictures Team at Channel 4. Picture commissioners and editors will host drop-in portfolio reviews in the Live Lounge on Friday, 13 March — and the team will be around throughout the festival to meet, chat and discuss all things Channel 4.

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Man with long hair and a beard leaning out of a colorful ice cream or candy truck, holding a container of rainbow-colored candies.

Table displaying various books and pamphlets, some stacked and some laid flat, with a window in the background.

Group of women at an indoor event, laughing and smiling, some with their hands raised, in a lively and joyful atmosphere.

Group of five people engaging in conversation at an art exhibition or gallery, with photographs and artwork displayed on the wall behind them.

A group of people at an art gallery, engaged in conversation, in front of a wall with various photographs displayed.

Three men are conversing near a table with books and printed materials at an indoor event. One man is facing away from the camera with a black backpack, another has a black hoodie, and the third man, on the opposite side of the table, is wearing a be

People at a registration table exchanging information, with merchandise and pamphlets, during an event.

Five people seated in a row during a panel discussion or meeting indoors, with a woman on the far left speaking or gesturing.

Two young women look at photographs displayed on a wall at an art exhibit, with some artwork visible in the background.

Two men having a conversation inside a photo store, with a red banner that reads "cewe we love photos" behind them. There are laptops and printed photos on the table.

Two women sitting at a table, smiling and talking to two standing women. The table has red and white folded shirts and a glass jar. Behind the women, there is a window and a monitor, with a vase of flowers on a shelf.

A man giving a presentation to an audience. He is standing next to a large screen displaying an image of a person in colorful attire. The audience is seated, facing the speaker, in a room with large windows and green plants.

People sitting and standing in a modern indoor space, possibly a cafe or lounge, with large windows letting in natural light, a display table with books or pamphlets, and a group of people in the background near a counter.

Group of cheerful people at an art exhibition, looking at photographs on display. Two women and one man in the foreground hold small boxes, smiling and engaging with each other. A man stands in the background near a display banner, with framed photos

A woman in a blue striped shirt shaking hands with a young man in a dark jacket at an art exhibit. A woman in black stands and claps nearby. Behind them, white display panels showcase numerous photographs and artworks.

Two people are watching a video on a screen, both wearing headphones. The video shows three people, with one performing a kick on a zebra crossing, in an outdoor setting with an old building in the background. The watchers are seated in front of a di

A woman smiling behind a table at a photography booth with framed pictures, sign boards, and photography books, inside a space with large windows and hanging light bulbs.

A group of people at a photo exhibition conversing in front of a wall displaying various photographs.

Three people, two men and one woman, are standing and talking in front of a photo display at an indoor art exhibition.

Two men standing in front of framed photographs on display at an art gallery, one wearing a brown blazer and glasses, the other in a red shirt with glasses hanging from the collar.

A group of women standing in a room near a presentation screen that reads 'Collecting Rage', with images of six tags. The woman on the left is holding a microphone and smiling, the woman in the middle is smiling and holding papers, and the woman on t

A diverse group of people attending a meeting or seminar, with one woman in the foreground speaking or asking a question.

A woman and two men are talking at a camera display table during an event, with a men's black T-shirt, glasses, and a camera bag.

People socializing at an indoor event, some are talking, others are looking at items on display or at a table, with windows and ceiling lights visible in the background.

Photo North Festival, Live Lounge, Market Stall Area, Indie Traders, Books, Zines, Art Prints

Photo North Festival, Live Lounge, Market Stall Area, Indie Traders, Books, Zines, Art Prints, Talks and Screenings

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PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL

Come for the photography. Stay for the buzz.

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