FOTOFEST 2026
FESTIVAL DATES
Monday 28 September – Monday 19 October
We are excited to be planning this years 5th festival extending to three weeks across various locations in Hawke's Bay.
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See you at FOTOFEST 2026.
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Welcome to FOTOFEST 2026
September 28th - October 22nd
FOTOFEST Hawke's Bay is back for 2026 and celebrating our fifth year with more than 60 exhibitions from local, national and international photographers.
Exhibitions this year also take in both Havelock North village, Napier City Ahuriri Village alongside Hastings CBD.
From exhibitions, workshops and competitions with something for everyone to enjoy and get involved in ( with or without a camera!)
( Image Bronwyn Kelly 2025 Exhibitor)
Hawke's Bay Wide Street Exhibitions
This year alongside Hastings City, exhibitions can be viewed within the village of Havelock North,Napier CBD and Ahuriri village including community galleries, Arts inc Hastings and CAN, Napier.
( Image Bruce Jenkins 2025 Exhibitor)
Exhibitions
With exhibitions from local and national Photographers, as well as workshops and casual talks on a range of interests and topics from different presenters.
( Image Tom Grut 2025 Exhibitor )
Talks, workshops and competitions
Loads to see and do, for creatives, families, visitors and kids.
( Image Gerry Le Roux 2025 Exhibitor)
Emerging Photographers
A focus on emerging photographers and youth,with encouragement and support to exhibit their work for the first time.
(Image by Holly Poole 2025 Exhibitor)
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FOTOFEST is the annual photography festival event for Hawke's Bay.