It may be called Photo London, but that’s really only a snapshot of what this exhibition’s all about.
It’s the largest photography festival in the UK, and for the four day stretch over the 15th-18th May, it’s returning to fill Somerset House’s courtyard with a marquee housing hundreds upon hundreds of the world’s most inspiring stills for you to peruse.
And let’s just be clear, this thing is huge. Even during the logistical nightmare that was the pandemic, they managed to corral 88 different galleries from 15 different countries to showcase their finest works in one spot. For their 10th anniversary year, the collection will push the envelope further still, with what’s shaping up to be the biggest showcase yet.
They’ll also be focusing in (wheeey) with a few special exhibitions, too. You’ll be able to view works from emerging galleries that are less than seven years old in the Discovery Section, see a solo exhibition by this year’s Master of Photography (yet to be named), and see a special Public Programme, which this year will be the ‘London Lives’ exhibition, celebrating the city’s vibrant spirit through the lenses of around 30 leading photographers. Curated by Francis Hodgson, it features works by renowned artists such as David Bailey, Mary McCartney, and Nadav Kander, offering diverse perspectives on London’s dynamic character and visual history.
As with last year, Photo London 2025 will also host a programme of free workshops and talks, daily tours to give you the low-down on the exhibitions’ highlights, and book signings with prominent photographers. The full programme will be announced shortly…
…but you can probably picture it now.
NOTE: Photo London runs from 15th-18th May 2025 at Somerset House. Tickets start at £32 for a day pass, or £52 for the weekend. Talks and workshops are free but ticketed separately. You can find out more, and book at the Photo London website.
Photo London | Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA
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