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 2025’s program.
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 12 Sep 2025.
- 14:00 - From 14.00 you can pick up your festival pass at the foyer of Aftonstjärnan
- 16:00 - Inauguration
- 16:30 - Carina Hedlund, Sweden - Moments of life
- 18:00 - Sonya Newell-Smith, UK - From Photojournalism to Street Photography
- 19:30 - Pau Buscató, Spain - The way I see it
- 20:30 - Dinner, mingling, pub - Brygghuset Port Arthur
Day two.
Saturday 13 Sep 2025.
- 10:00 - Siegfried Hansen, Germay - How could I change my perception
- 11:30 - Helge Skodvin, Norway - Hidden in plain sight
- 12:15 - Extra long lunch
- 14:15 - Pecha Kucha, six photographers each show 20 pictures *.
- 15:45 - Margarita Mavromichalis, Greece - How to find your voice in photography
- 17:15 - Award ceremony
- 18:00 - Martin Parr, UK - Photobiography
- 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: Helen Liljeblad, Stefan Astbury, Karina Gustafson, Erik Fischer, Sofia Kontopoulou, Petri Nojonen
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 16 and bus 31 stop at Sannegårdshamnen near Port Arthurs Pub & Brygghus. From there, it’s only 150 meters to Aftonstjärnan. You can also take the 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 1090 per night and a double room for 1190 SEK per night, including breakfast buffet. To get this special rate, bookings must be made by August 14, 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: BGOT110925.
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 14, 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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