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World Press Photo in Kitzingen

Since 2007, Kitzingen has been the smallest town in Germany to host one of the world's most renowned photo exhibitions. This year, the World Press Photo Exhibition (WPP) once again promises insights into faraway countries and touching stories.

158 photographs will be on display at Kitzingen Town Hall from Saturday 28 February up to and including Monday 6 April 2026. Photographs that are particularly moving are once again on display in the Town Hall cellar. Opening hours: daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Thursdays and Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm.

Words from the curator Martha Echevarria

Bringing the World Press Photo exhibition to Kitzingen means far more than simply presenting impressive images. It is about bringing to light stories that are often overlooked – and making them accessible to everyone.

This year’s exhibition is dedicated to some of the most pressing issues of our time: the war in Gaza and Ukraine, the dangerous migration routes in North America and Africa, and the dramatic consequences of climate change – from Australia and Canada to the Pacific Islands and Germany.

These images highlight just how interconnected our world is and reveal global challenges that affect us all and bind us together.

Particularly in times of political tension and polarising elections, such as those we are experiencing here in Germany, we are firmly convinced that access to reliable and diverse information is more important than ever before. The exhibition invites visitors to look more closely, to think beyond borders and to engage with the complex interconnections of our world.

Thanks to the support of the City of Kitzingen, admission to the exhibition is free, ensuring that everyone truly has the opportunity to experience the photographs, be inspired, discover new perspectives and engage in dialogue.

I am delighted to bring the World Press Photo exhibition back to Kitzingen – in the hope that it will move many visitors, help them gain new perspectives and encourage them to exchange ideas with others.

About World Press Photo

The competition for the world's best press photo has been running since 1955 and last year around 59,320 images were submitted by 3,778 photographers from 141 countries. The jury in Amsterdam ultimately selected 158 images and 42 stories as winners. A global jury then selected the World Press Photo 2025. Around four million people visit the World Press Photo exhibitions at more than 100 locations every year.

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