Other Destinations
Milan, Italy: 10 June – 4 October 2026
Berlin, Germany: 8 October 2026 – 7 February 2027
Matera, Italy: 14 November – 10 December 2026
Bisceglie, Italy: 12 – 30 December 2026
To find out more about our exhibitions, please visit worldphoto.org.
2027 Deadlines and Prizes
The Sony World Photography Awards opened for submissions on 1 June 2026. Full competition and category descriptions can be found at worldphoto.org.
Deadlines for submission to the four competitions are as follows:
- Series: 12 January 2027, 16:00 GMT
- Single Image: 5 January 2027, 16:00 GMT
- Student: 27 November 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Youth: 5 January 2027, 16:00 GMT
All category winners of the Series, Single Image, Youth and Student competitions receive digital imaging equipment from Sony.
The prestigious Photographer of the Year receives a cash prize of $25,000 (USD), as well as a solo presentation of their work as part of the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London the following year.
The Single Image Competition Winner and the winner of the Sustainability Prize each receive $5,000 (USD).
All winning and shortlisted photographers’ projects are exhibited at the annual Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London and will then tour internationally. The winning images are also published in the annual Awards book, sold at the exhibition and made available online.
Series competition category winners and finalists are invited to Insights, a day of tailored sessions with leading industry figures in London. Coming from commercial, curatorial and institutional backgrounds, these experts offer photographers specialised guidance on expanding their networks and developing their practice.
For more information about the Sony World Photography Awards, upcoming announcements and events, please visit worldphoto.org.