Portugal photography festivals and exhibitions scheduled for late 2026

Portugal will host several major photography exhibitions and festivals between late 2026 and early 2027. Key events include the 8th edition of Festival Imago Lisboa, featuring 30 exhibitions across various locations in Lisbon from September 24 to November 14, 2026.

The 36th edition of Encontros da Imagem, themed ‘Territórios do Imaginário, Lugares Encantados’, will take place from September 18 to November 1, 2026, spanning Braga, Guimarães, Porto, Vila Verde, and Avintes with over 30 exhibitions. Additionally, the MFA Lisboa 2026 will present eight exhibitions in Lisbon through December 31, 2026.

Other notable individual exhibitions include works by Alexandre de Magalhães in Chamusca, António Ventura and Duarte Belo in Vila Nova da Barquinha, and Hosoe Eikoe in Lisbon.