# Photography festivals and exhibitions in Portugal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/photography-festivals-and-exhibitions-in-portugal
> Updated: 2026-09-29T21:02:42.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Portugal is hosting several major photography festivals and exhibitions throughout late 2026. 

The 36th edition of the Encontros da Imagem festival, themed ‘Territórios do Imaginário | Lugares Encantados’, runs from September 18 to November 1, 2026. Centered in Braga but extending to Guimarães, Porto, Vila Verde, and Avintes, the festival features over 30 exhibitions. Artistic works address global issues such as the war in Ukraine, the Mediterranean migration crisis, and climate change.

Other scheduled events include the 8th edition of Festival Imago Lisboa, which features 30 exhibitions across Lisbon from September 24 to November 14, 2026, and MFA Lisboa 2026, which presents eight exhibitions through the end of the year. Individual exhibitions are also noted in Chamusca, Vila Nova da Barquinha, and Lisbon.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Portugal photography festivals and exhibitions scheduled for late 2026

Portugal's photography scene features major upcoming events in late 2026, including Festival Imago Lisboa and the 36th Encontros da Imagem festival across several cities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-photography-festivals-and-exhibitions-scheduled-for-late-2026

### 2026-09-01: Encontros da Imagem photography festival returns to Portugal

The 36th Encontros da Imagem photography festival returns to northern Portugal from September 18 to November 1, 2026, featuring over 30 exhibitions exploring themes of migration, war, and climate change.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/encontros-da-imagem-photography-festival-returns-to-portugal

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