URBAN Photo Awards 2026 (17th edition)
URBAN Photo Awards is one of the most important international street and urban photography competitions, organised by dotART with the final event at Trieste Photo Days (23-25 October 2026). The 2026 cycle is in its 17th edition with deadline extended to 28 June. The contest is concise on AI - 'no AI' - and four sections compete for Photographer of the Year. The 2026 jury includes Mark Power and Christopher Morris.
- Deadline
- June 28, 2026
- Entry fee
- Per-entry fees vary by category and tier
- Results
- October 25, 2026
The 2026 edition has ended
Entries closed on June 28, 2026. The information on this page describes this edition and stays available as a reference for the rules and the results.
Still open for entries
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Authenticity policy
AI policy
Post-production and photo-editing are allowed at the discretion of the author, no AI.
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
URBAN's stance is concise and absolute on AI while leaving photographers latitude on traditional post-production. The 2026 jury includes Mark Power (Magnum Photos) chairing 'Projects & Portfolios' and Christopher Morris (VII Photo Agency) chairing 'Single Photos'. Submissions are open across People, Streets, Spaces, and Creative sections.
Verified on June 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Can I still enter URBAN Photo Awards 2026 (17th edition)?
- No. Entries for the 2026 edition closed on June 28, 2026. Check the official site for the next edition, or look at contests that are currently open.
- Does URBAN Photo Awards 2026 (17th edition) allow AI-generated images?
- No. URBAN Photo Awards 2026 (17th edition) does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
- When is the URBAN Photo Awards 2026 (17th edition) entry deadline?
- Entries for URBAN Photo Awards 2026 (17th edition) close on June 28, 2026.
- How much does it cost to enter URBAN Photo Awards 2026 (17th edition)?
- Per-entry fees vary by category and tier
- When are the URBAN Photo Awards 2026 (17th edition) results announced?
- URBAN Photo Awards 2026 (17th edition) announces its results on October 25, 2026.
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