The Triennial of Photography Hamburg is an internationally acclaimed photography festival held every three years in collaboration with the city’s major museums, exhibition venues, and cultural institutions. Initiated in 1999 by German collector and photographer F.C. Gundlach, the festival  has grown into one of Germany’s most significant photography events.

Each edition centres around a distinct curatorial concept, developed by rotating artistic leaderships. The exhibitions engage with highly topical issues and are accompanied by an extensive supporting programme featuring international and interdisciplinary symposia, artist talks, panels, lectures, and portfolio reviews.

The 9th Triennial of Photography Hamburg 2026, titled Alliance, Infinity, Love – in the Face of the Other, celebrates the creative potential of Alliance, Infinity, and Love, while calling for responsibility towards the Other.

The festival seeks to amplify a broad spectrum of photographic voices —established and emerging, visible and overlooked— that challenge dominant narratives, reclaim forgotten perspectives, and foster dialogue across social and cultural divides.

Source: https://2026.phototriennale.de/en/