Event Details
Paris Photo 2026 – The World's Leading Photography Fair
Paris Photo 2026 takes place from 12 to 15 November 2026 at the iconic Grand Palais in Paris. The 29th edition of the world's most prestigious photography fair brings together over 220 exhibitors from more than 30 countries beneath the monumental glass roof. This edition carries exceptional symbolic weight: it celebrates the Bicentennial of Photography (1826–2026), marking two hundred years since the invention of the medium. Around 75,000 visitors are expected, including 18,000 collectors and professional guests from around the globe.
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
- Special program marking the Bicentennial of Photography (1826–2026)
- Over 220 exhibitors – galleries and publishers from more than 30 countries
- Guest exhibition by the Centre Pompidou featuring over 100 works from its collection
- Monumental retrospective installation by Thomas Ruff (Düsseldorf School) in the nave
- Elles × Paris Photo pathway supporting women photographers, backed by the French Ministry of Culture
- Paris Photo – Aperture PhotoBook Awards across three categories
- Conversations series and Book Talks with artists, curators and publishers
- Vernissage on 12 November 2026 from 2:00 PM (by invitation only)
Five Sectors at a Glance
The fair is structured around five curated sectors. Main forms the heart of the fair, hosting 150 galleries and the spectacular Prismes pathway for large-format works and installations. Voices, curated by Zasha Colah and Francesco Zanot, highlights artists' and curators' perspectives. Digital, curated by Marco de Mutiis, explores digital imaging and new visual narratives. Emergence supports young galleries and rising photographers. The Book sector (Editions) presents photobooks with artist signings and book talks.
Opening Hours
- Thursday to Saturday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Friday late opening until 9:00 PM (subject to confirmation)
- Vernissage Wednesday 12 November from 2:00 PM (by invitation only)
Tickets
Tickets are available exclusively online at parisphoto.com. Official pricing for 2026 has not yet been published; at the 2025 edition, standard day tickets ranged from €18 to €30 depending on the category. A Professional Pass is available for photographers and art professionals, granting unlimited access across all four fair days including VIP vernissage access. Children under 12 typically enter free of charge.
Getting to the Grand Palais
- Métro: Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13) or Franklin D. Roosevelt (lines 1 and 9)
- Public transport is strongly recommended; parking near the Grand Palais is very limited.
- On-site services include a cloakroom, specialist bookshop, catering and a VIP collector lounge.
Visitor Tips
- Allow at least one and a half to two full days to explore all five sectors and the public program.
- Thursday and Friday are ideal for gallery conversations; weekends offer more off-program events and book signings.
- Book tickets online early as popular time slots sell out quickly.
- Reserve Paris accommodation well in advance; hotel demand during Paris Photo is consistently high.
