Photoszene-Festival

May 12th - 21st 2023

HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN!

Das Photoszene-Festival ist ein biennales Fotografiefestival, das im gesamten Stadtgebiet Kölns stattfindet. Seit seiner ersten Ausgabe im Jahr 1984, in Fortsetzung der von L. Fritz Gruber organisierten Bilderschauen zur Messe photokina, etablierte sich das partizipative Festival in der Stadt und zeigt heute jedes Jahr zahlreiche Ausstellungen zur Fotografie und verwandten Bildmedien, die bis zu 100.000 Besucher:innen anziehen.

Das nächste Festival wird vom 9. Mai - 8. Juni 2025 stattfinden.

WELCOME!

The Photoszene-Festival is a biennial photography festival that takes place throughout the city of Cologne.
Since its first edition in 1984, as a continuation of the photo shows organized by L. Fritz Gruber for the photokina trade fair, the participatory festival has established itself in the city and today presents numerous exhibitions on photography and related visual media every year, attracting up to 100,000 visitors.

The next Photoszene-Festival will take place from May 9 - June 8 2025.

The Festival 2023

May belongs to photography! Seven exhibitions at ten locations in Cologne form the core programme of the Photoszene Festival from 12-21 May 2023 in Cologne, including current photographic positions in the Photoszene Co-Labs! and the residency project Artist Meets Archive #3. In addition, over 70 museums, galleries and art spaces in Cologne are participating in the programme with diverse exhibitions. Also taking part: the NEXT! Festival of the Young Photo Scene, the Thousandfold Photobook Fair, our Portfolio Review and the symposium Research Meets Artist. Tune in!

Visitor Information

The festival 2023 at a glance