DUBLIN STREET
PHOTOGRAPHY
FESTIVAL
1–3 May, 2026
Dublin Street Photography Festival Open Call
Our open call is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered.
An international street photography Open Call is at the heart of the festival. Participants were invited to enter into 3 categories: single images, a series of images, or street portraits, for consideration by a leading panel of expert judges. Selected entries were exhibited in our finalist exhibition and overall winners will recieve a feature exhibition in the following year’s festival as part of the prize package.
Sakulchai Sikitikul - Winner of DSPF 2026 Single Image Category
New York Visionaries
Louis Stettner
Meryl Meisler
Phil Penman
Feature Exhibition 2026
We were delighted to present a feature exhibition and keynote talks for 2026 called New York Visionaries. Special guests at the Dublin Street Photography Festival were the Louis Stettner Estate (Compliments of Bildhalle Gallery), Meryl Meisler and Phil Penman. We exhibited a curated selection of the outstanding work of these three iconic photographers from “the city that never sleeps”.
Meryl Meisler
Louis Stettner
Phil Penman
DSPF 2026 included:
Louis Stettner, Meryl Meisler, Phil Penman, Linda Wisdom, Dimpy Bhalotia, Bragdon Brothers, Rana Ozturk, Billy Dinh, Chris Harrison, Stuart Paton, Sean Hillen, Carina Hedlund, Street Hunters Collective, Sam Ferris, Argus Paul Estrabook, Forrest Walker, Anna Molnár, Bouwe Brouwer, Tom Pitts, Tuna Angel, Marci Lindsay, Clodagh O’Leary, Marguerite O’Molloy, Dominika Piskorz, and more!
Stuart Paton
About the festival
In May 2026, Dublin pulsed with the energy of the DSPF! This vibrant event celebrates the artistry of street photography, showcasing the work of both seasoned veterans and exciting new talents. The festival is not just about admiring photographs; it aims to ignite a passion for street photography in everyone. Attendees will enjoy a range of engaging activities, including exhibitions, networking opportunities, photo competitions, inspiring lectures, practical workshops, and guided photo walks.
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Festival Location
Charlemont Square was host to the festival in 2026. There are a range of transportation options in its immediate area. Most conveniently, it is located a couple of minutes’ walk from both Harcourt Street and Charlemont Luas Stations.
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Charlemont Square, Dublin 2, Ireland