# World Press Photo Exhibition in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-press-photo-exhibition-in-italy > Updated: 2026-10-23T11:28:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 4. The World Press Photo Exhibition is scheduled to return to the Teatro Margherita in Bari for its thirteenth consecutive year, running from October 16 to December 8, 2026. The exhibition showcases winning works from the 69th international edition of the competition, covering global themes such as war zones, the climate crisis, migration, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. In addition to the Bari location, the exhibition is also being presented at the Museo di Sinnai (MuA) until November 8. The Sinnai installment features projects from the 71st edition of the contest, which selected 42 winners from over 57,000 entries. This location includes educational activities, film screenings, and book discussions regarding photography’s role in documenting contemporary reality. As of October 17, the Bari exhibition is officially open. This installment features 144 award-winning photographs selected from 57,376 entries submitted by 3,747 photographers from 141 countries. The collection addresses international conflicts, human rights, and humanitarian emergencies. It also includes a specific section titled ‘Visioni di speranza’ (Visions of Hope), which highlights resilience and solidarity. One featured work, ‘Separated by ICE’, is noted for addressing the human impact of political and social decisions. A new exhibition featuring the 69th edition awards is set to open in Bologna at the Galleria Modernissimo, running from October 28 to November 29. Promoted by Cineteca di Bologna and Foto Image, this installment will include guided tours and talks with photographers such as Paula Hornickel, Alex Majoli, and César Rodríguez. In Bari, the event is expanding its educational outreach. Organized by Cime, open days are scheduled for October 27 and 28, specifically designed for secondary school teachers and administrators from the Puglia region to explore the educational utility of photojournalism. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: World Press Photo exhibitions open in Bologna and Bari World Press Photo exhibitions are showcasing award-winning photojournalism in Bologna and Bari, Italy, featuring international photographers and educational programs for teachers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-press-photo-exhibitions-open-in-bologna-and-bari ### 2026-10-17: World Press Photo exhibition opens in Bari The 69th World Press Photo exhibition is open at Bari's Teatro Margherita until December 8, 2026, showcasing 144 award-winning images on global conflicts, climate change, and human resilience. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-press-photo-exhibition-opens-in-bari ### 2026-10-11: World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 opens in Bari and Sinnai The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 is touring Italy, with major installations in Bari at Teatro Margherita and in Sinnai at the MuA museum, showcasing global photojournalism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-press-photo-exhibition-2026-opens-in-bari-and-sinnai ### 2026-10-05: World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Bari The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Bari's Teatro Margherita from October 16 to December 8, 2026, featuring award-winning photojournalism on global issues like war, climate, and AI. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-press-photo-exhibition-returns-to-bari --- Cite as: World Press Photo Exhibition in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/world-press-photo-exhibition-in-italy