THE UK & IRELAND’S LARGEST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Belfast Photo Festival

Belfast Photo Festival is a not-for-profit organisation that presents one of the leading International Festivals of photography in the United Kingdom and the Visual Arts Festival of Northern Ireland.

Launched in 2011, this now annual photographic event has been described as one of the "best photography festivals in the world" (Capture Magazine) and attracts upwards of 100 thousand visitors a year, celebrating some of the finest National and International contemporary photography across 30 museums, galleries and public spaces. Capturing wide appeal through popular culture, accessible themes and unexpected encounters with photography, the festival aims to instil and inspire public enjoyment and participation by utilising the most accessible artistic medium and bringing it to new audiences in cool and unusual ways.

The programme consistently addresses the political, social and cultural climate of Belfast, raising global issues and animating them through high caliber international photography.

The Festival consists of exhibitions, talks, symposiums, workshops, screenings, masterclasses, portfolio reviews and tours.

Next edition: 1 - 30 June 2023


RENDR Festival

A unique, immersive experience exploring the space between creativity and technology, attracting more than 38 creative experts from all around the world to share the creative craft and artistry across film, gaming, animation and immersive. Our combination of an inspiring lineup, tech demos, VR Bar and Food Market provides two days you can’t miss. Come for the talks, stay for the experience.

Next edition: February 2024


STAFF

  • Michael Weir - CEO

  • Clare Gormley - Director of Programmes & Partnerships / Curator

  • Calvin Ballard - Digital Content Designer

  • Orry Robinson - Public Relations

  • Luke Godson - Designer

  • Conall Carter - Head of Installation

  • Callum Weir - Animator


BOARD

  • Gareth Neill (Chairperson) - Director, Portview Trade Centre

  • Ian Lindsay (Treasurer) - Accountant

  • Lesley-Ann O’Donnell - Associate Director, Urban Scale Interventions

  • Hannah Crowdy - Head of Curatorial, National Museums Northern Ireland

  • Sarah Allen - Head of Programme, South London Gallery

  • Clare Gallagher - Photographer/Lecturer, Ulster University