Milano Photo Awards
Photography, exhibitions, and creative nights during Fashion Week
About Milano Photo Awards
Photography at the Heart of Milan's Scene
Milano Photo Awards is an international curatorial platform dedicated to photography, held in Milan (Municipality of Milan, Lombardy) on September 25, 26, and 27, 2026, concurrently with Milan Fashion Week, one of the most globally visible weeks in the city's calendar.
Exhibitions in Multiple Sections
The event offers various exhibition options. Exhibition Room 1 is dedicated to photographers who wish to present a structured selection of their work, with great expressive freedom, through 5 photographs within one of the 8 available categories. Exhibition Room 2 is designed for professionals and those working on complete photographic projects.
Nights of Photography and Celebration
Every evening, Milano Photo Awards becomes a total nighttime experience: DJ sets by internationally renowned artists, VIP guests, open bar, loop screenings, and live performances, in a space of over 1,000 square meters where photography meets Milan's festive and creative soul.
Partners and Context
The event is supported by Nikon Italia as the official partner and Fondazione Mazzoleni as the artistic partner. The call for participation opens in the autumn prior and remains open until the summer, with limited spots. Its placement during Fashion Week amplifies international visibility, fostering a dialogue between imagery, fashion, and visual culture.
Milano Photo Awards — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Milano Photo Awards runs from September 25 to 27, coinciding with Milan Fashion Week. The program includes photography exhibitions divided into Exhibition Room 1 (selection of 5 photos in one of the 8 categories) and Exhibition Room 2 (complete projects for professionals), as well as evening events with international DJ sets, VIP guests, open bar, loop screenings, and live performances in a space exceeding 1,000 sqm. Official partner Nikon Italia, artistic partner Fondazione Mazzoleni.
Programme Milano Photo Awards 2026
Exhibitions
- Exhibition Room 1 — 5 photographs in one of the 8 available categories
- Exhibition Room 2 — complete photographic projects for professionals
Evening Program
- DJ sets by international artists
- VIP guests and open bar
- Loop screenings and live performances
- Exhibition space over 1,000 sqm
Call for entries open from the previous autumn until August 15, 2026 (limited spots). Partners: Nikon Italia (official), Fondazione Mazzoleni (artistic).
Highlights Milano Photo Awards 2026
International photography during Fashion Week. Exhibitions in multiple sections and creative nights with DJ sets and performances in over 1,000 sqm.
Prices Milano Photo Awards 2026
Practical information — Milano Photo Awards
Where
Exhibition space of over 1,000 sqm in Milan (venue to be announced on official channels).
When
September 25, 26, and 27, 2026, coinciding with Milan Fashion Week.
Getting There
Venue accessible via the ATM metro and surface transport network (details on the official website).
Participation and Tickets
Call for photographers open in the preceding months; information on access and events on the official website milanophotoawards.com.
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Spazio espositivo (oltre 1.000 mq)
Milano, 20121 Milano