Visa pour l'Image - International Photojournalism Festival

38th edition — from August 29 to September 13, 2026

The 38th edition of Visa pour l'Image takes place from August 29 to September 13, 2026, in Perpignan. The international photojournalism festival displays its exhibitions in the city's heritage sites — notably the Couvent des Minimes, the Église des Dominicains, the Chapelle du Tiers-Ordre, and the Palais des Congrès — from August 29 to September 13, every day from 10 am to 8 pm, with entirely free access.

The professional week, which brings together photographers, agencies, editorial offices, and image professionals from around the world, will be held from August 31 to September 5, 2026. It is during this week that the open-air screening evenings at Campo Santo and the presentation of the Visa d'Or awards, which recognize the best photojournalistic works of the year, take place.

About twenty exhibitions are presented each year. Among the subjects announced for 2026 are Gerd Ludwig's report on Chernobyl forty years after the disaster, Diego Ibarra Sánchez's work on a decade of war in Lebanon (2015-2026), Jérémy Lempin's subject on illiteracy in France and Guyane, and Jérôme Gence's report on virtual weddings in Japan. The complete program will be unveiled during the summer of 2026.

From August 29 to September 13, 2026 — Exhibitions

• About twenty free exhibitions in Perpignan's heritage sites (Couvent des Minimes, Église des Dominicains, Chapelle du Tiers-Ordre, Palais des Congrès…), open daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
• Gerd Ludwig — “Chernobyl, 40 years later”: report on irradiated zones.
• Diego Ibarra Sánchez — “The Last War, Lebanon 2015-2026”.
• Jérémy Lempin — “The School of Life: Liberty, Equality, Invisibility”, on illiteracy in France and Guyane.
• Jérôme Gence — report on virtual weddings in Japan.

From August 31 to September 5, 2026 — Professional Week

• Open-air screening evenings at Campo Santo.
• Presentation of the Visa d'Or awards (News, Magazine, Quotidien, Daily Press…).
• Professional meetings and debates.

Complete program to be unveiled during summer 2026.

• World's largest photojournalism festival, 38th edition
• About twenty entirely free exhibitions
• Screening evenings at Campo Santo and presentation of the Visa d'Or awards
• More than 200,000 visitors expected

Practical Information

Access and Transport

By Car: Perpignan is accessible via the A9 motorway from Montpellier (approx. 1h40) and Barcelona (approx. 1h50). Parking is available in the city center, notably at the Castillet parking and Wilson parking.

By Train: Perpignan station is served by the TGV from Paris (approx. 5h), Montpellier (1h40), and Barcelona (1h30). The station is a 15-minute walk from the historic center.

By Plane: Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport is located 7 km from the city center, with regular connections to Paris.

Exhibition Venues

• Couvent des Minimes: 24 rue Rabelais, 66000 Perpignan — Main exhibition venue
• Église des Dominicains: Rue Rabelais, 66000 Perpignan
• Campo Santo: Rue Amiral Ribeil, 66000 Perpignan — Open-air screenings
• Palais des Congrès: Place Armand Lanoux, 66000 Perpignan

Ticketing

All exhibitions are free and open to the public. Screening evenings at the Campo Santo require registration. For any information: [email protected].

Accommodation

Perpignan has a varied hotel offering. It is highly recommended to book several months in advance, especially during the professional week. The Perpignan Tourist Office can assist you with your search at 04 68 66 30 30.