For two days, we will live in a world filled with street photography. We have put together a program that aims to meet all requirements for inspiration and personal development. This year, the majority of the speakers are internationally recognized street photographers. We are proud to present the program for 2026.
Also, remember that you yourself are a very important part of the experience. In addition to the lectures, there will be networking, mingling, and exhibitions ongoing. Networking with other street photographers and like-minded photo enthusiasts easily creates contacts for life.
Day one.
Friday 18 Sep 2026.
- 14:00 - From 14.00 you can pick up your festival pass at the foyer of Aftonstjärnan
- 16:00 - Inauguration
- 16:30 - Mikaela Friberg, Sweden - The street Observed
- 18:00 - Lars Tunbjörk/Lena Kvist - Here's Looking at us
- 19:30 - Vineet Vohra, India - Theatre of the Ordinary
- 20:30 - Dinner, mingling, pub - Brygghuset Port Arthur
Day two.
Saturday 19 Sep 2026.
- 10:00 - Morten Andresen, Norway - The Drive to Create
- 11:30 - Ania Klosek, Poland - From Street to Documentary
- 12:15 - Extra long lunch
- 14:15 - Pecha Kucha, six photographers each show 20 pictures *.
- 15:45 - Tuna Angel, Turkey - The City's hidden gestures - A flash apart
- 17:15 - Award ceremony
- 18:00 - Peter Turnley, France/USA - Moments of the Human Condition
- 19:00 - Closing party with dinner, mingling, and pub - Brygghuset Port Arthur
*Pecha Kucha
Over the course of one hour, six street photographers will show 20 images each and talk about them. Each image will be displayed for exactly 20 seconds. This requires effort from both the photographers and the audience.
The photographers, who are all members of Gothenburgs Street Photo Association GGFF are: Susanne Olausson, Karl Forsberg, Gabrielle Meyersson, Ulf Finndahl, Cecilia Hällneby, Daniel Bolander
The Festival location
Aftonstjärnan at Lindholmen – it doesn’t get any cooler!
This year, once again, we find ourselves at the historic Aftonstjärnan at Lindholmen. A place where you’ll clearly feel the wings of history. Here you’ll find Gothenburg’s oldest cinema, which will be the site for all our lectures and photo presentations..
We will have lunch and dinner at Port Arthur Pub & Brygghus, which is only about 150 meters from Aftonstjärnan.
Transportation to Aftonstjärnan couldn’t be easier:
Bus 21, which stops near Port Arthur’s Pub & Brygghus. From there, it’s only 150 meters to Aftonstjärnan. Alternatively, take the new tram line number 10 to Lindholmen. From there, it’s about 400 meters to Aftonstjärnan.You can also take the free ferry from Stenpiren to Lindholmspiren and walk up to Aftonstjärnan.
Address of Aftonstjärnan:
Plåtslagaregatan 2.
Where do I stay during the festival?
Are you looking for somewhere to stay during the festival? We have a special agreement with Scandic Göteborg Central, located right by the bridge entrance.
When you’ve purchased a festival pass, you can book a single room for SEK 1140 per night and a double room for 1240 SEK per night, including breakfast buffet. To get this special rate, bookings must be made by August 17, or as long as rooms are available.
The easiest way to book is via www.scandichotels.com. Choose Gothenburg Central and enter the discount code:
BGOT170926
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You can also call Scandic Central Reservations at +46 (0)8-517 517 00 (press 1).
Credit card details are required at the time of booking to guarantee your room. Payment is made directly by you, the guest, at the hotel upon arrival.
Final date for booking is August 17, or as long as rooms are available.
Buy your festival pass
The pass is valid for both days of the festival, from Friday afternoon until we go home on Saturday Night. It gives you access to all lectures and exhibitions. The restaurant will be open for the whole duration of the festival, so there will be no need to leave the premises to eat and drink.
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