Foto Festival 2026
- 21/02/2026 - 31/03/2026
- 12:00:00 - 12:00:00
- Free
Foto Festival 2026
FOTO 2026 is a vibrant new photography festival created by Barnsley Foto Collective which celebrates local and national talent. Spread across multiple venues, it brings together more than 60 exhibitors in a series of pop‑up exhibitions over six weeks.
Alongside the exhibitions, there’s a free and welcoming programme of activities for schools and the wider public, designed to inspire all ages to learn, explore, and enjoy photography. The festival shines a spotlight on community, creativity, and the power of visual storytelling.
Check out the festival programme below, and find more details on the Foto 2026 Instagram page - @barnsleyfotocollective
Barnsley Civic
- Jerwood Photoworks Award 5 – 21 Feb to 25 April
- Foto Collective – 21 Feb to 25 April
- In Frame: Barnsley Young Photographer Award – 21 Feb to 25 April
- Proper Ganer: Shy Burhan – 21 Feb to 25 April
- Community Archive – 16 March – 31 March
Mandela Gardens
- Foto street gallery – 9 March to 25 April
Eldon Street
- Final eyesight: Paul Crawley – 21 February to 8 March
Barnsley Markets
- Returnings: Lāsma Poiša – 21 Feb to 8 March
- Interbeing: Leeds Art University Photography Students – 21 Feb to 21 March
- Community Archive: Barnsley Young People – 9 March to 21 March
Barnsley Library
- Emily Ryalls and Kelly Rankin Library Workshop - 11 March, 5.30pm to 7pm
Photography credit: Installation view of Jerwood Photoworks Awards 5 exhibition, taken by Studio Deew