All About Photo: 20/20 Photo Festival 2026
September 10 – 19, 2026
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106
The 20/20 Photo Festival, running September 10 through 19 across Philadelphia, brings together the city's photography community through exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, and a renowned photo book fair. What began in 2020 as a month-long virtual event organized by Gravy Studio, The Halide Project, and Wanderlife Gallery has grown into a citywide celebration that foregrounds accessibility, offering free programming designed to inspire and educate audiences at every level.
The festival's 2026 edition centers on the theme Transforming Landscapes, with a juried group exhibition displayed at Cherry Street Pier. Cash prizes accompany the selection, and chosen works are featured at the Photo Book Fair on September 12, a gathering that draws photographers and publishers from Philadelphia and beyond. The festival's volunteer-run collective structure ensures that all donations flow directly into programming, keeping exhibitions, demonstrations, and community events free to the public. Raffle tickets, sold in person at the book fair, fund the operation while offering participants a chance to win prizes. (Read more)