Triennale der Photographie Hamburg
International Photography Festival in Hamburg's Museums and Exhibition Spaces
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Three Months of Photography in the Hanseatic City
Since 1999, the Triennale der Photographie Hamburg has been one of Europe's most important photography festivals. Unlike a single exhibition, the eleven main exhibitions are spread across the entire city: the main venue is the Deichtorhallen Hamburg (Halle für aktuelle Kunst, PHOXXI – Haus der Photographie Temporär, Sammlung F. C. Gundlach, Sammlung Falckenberg), accompanied by equally renowned partner institutions — Bucerius Kunst Forum, Hamburger Kunsthalle, Kunsthaus Hamburg, Kunstverein in Hamburg, MARKK – Museum am Rothenbaum, Museum der Arbeit, and Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg.
One Central Theme, Many Voices
Each Triennale is dedicated to a curatorial central theme that all venues engage with. In 2026, the motto is "Alliance, Infinity, Love – in the Face of the Other". The artistic director is Dr. Mark Sealy OBE, a British curator and director of Autograph in London. Sealy is known for his work in making overlooked perspectives in photography visible.
More Than Just Exhibitions
The Triennale is not just an exhibition format: artist talks, performances, screenings, symposia, musical contributions, and special guided tours complement the program. The Opening Days (an intensive opening week) and Triennale Expanded with 15 projects from Hamburg's independent photo and art scene open up space for the local scene and the HfBK Hamburg.
Hamburg as a City of Photography
Hamburg has a special relationship with photography: F. C. Gundlach's collection laid the foundation for the Haus der Photographie, and HFBK Hamburg trains its own generation of photographic artists. For three months, the Triennale turns the districts of HafenCity, Altstadt, St. Georg, and Eppendorf into a cohesive festival area.
Phototriennale Hamburg — edition 2026
9th Triennale der Photographie Hamburg 2026
From June 5 to September 22, 2026, the 9th Triennale der Photographie will present eleven major exhibitions in eight Hamburg institutions under the central theme "Alliance, Infinity, Love – in the Face of the Other". The artistic direction is led by Dr. Mark Sealy OBE, Director of Autograph (London).
Opening and Opening Days
The official opening will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 8 PM at the Deichtorhallen. The Opening Days run from June 4 to 14 with an opening week of artist talks, performances, screenings, music, and special guided tours — the Opening Parcours on June 4 will lead through all eleven institutional exhibitions as well as the 15 projects of Triennale Expanded.
Exhibition Venues
Main exhibition in the Halle für aktuelle Kunst of the Deichtorhallen, curated by Mark Sealy. Other participating institutions: PHOXXI – Haus der Photographie Temporär, Sammlung F. C. Gundlach, Sammlung Falckenberg, Bucerius Kunst Forum, Hamburger Kunsthalle, Kunsthaus Hamburg, Kunstverein in Hamburg, MARKK – Museum am Rothenbaum, Museum der Arbeit, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg. Main partners: BKHH and Sony.
Programme Phototriennale Hamburg 2026
June 4, 2026 — Opening
- 8:00 PM — Opening event at the Deichtorhallen
- Opening Parcours through all eleven exhibitions
June 4–14, 2026 — Opening Days
- Interdisciplinary opening week with artist talks, performances, screenings, music, and special guided tours
- Symposium and Triennale Expanded program
June 15 – September 22, 2026 — Main Run
- Eleven exhibitions in eight institutions, opening hours vary by venue
- Special guided tours and accompanying program throughout the duration
Detailed program: 2026.phototriennale.de
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Getting to the Deichtorhallen
Take the U1 or S-Bahn to Steinstraße/Hauptbahnhof, then walk for approx. 5 minutes. A Hamburg CARD or a combined ticket for multiple venues is worthwhile for a Triennale visit.
Admission
Admission varies per institution. Combined tickets covering multiple venues are available. Detailed prices can be found at phototriennale.de and deichtorhallen.de.
Good to Know
Languages: German and English. The Opening Days at the beginning of June will focus on the program with most artists present. Visitors should plan for several days — it's impossible to see all eleven exhibitions in one day.
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Deichtorhallen Hamburg + 7 weitere Institutionen
Deichtorstraße 1–2, 20095 Hamburg