About

Lisbon Street Photo Fest invites street photographers from around the world to submit their work to the 2026 Open Call. With two categories — Singles and Series — finalists will have their work exhibited during the festival in Lisbon and VSCO Pro memberships to promote their professional work and help turn their creativity into a career. Winners will receive cash prizes and media exposure.

Launching for the second time this year, the festival will take place in the heart of the Portuguese capital, a city known for its light, colour, and layered streetscapes. This is your chance to showcase your vision, connect with a global audience, and celebrate street photography as an artistic expression and an important part of contemporary visual culture.

What Winners get

Singles Competition:

• 1st Prize: €1250 

• 2nd Prize: €750 

• 3rd Prize: €500

Series Competition:

• Winner: €1500

Additional Recognition:

One Portugal-based photographer, regardless of nationality, will receive a special award presented by MPB, selected from submissions in the Singles or Series categories. The winning work will also be showcased at the festival venue during the event weekend. Full details will be announced at a later date.

All finalists will have their work exhibited during the festival in Lisbon and receive a VSCO Pro membership.

How to enter

We are accepting submissions in two categories:

• Singles: Individual street photographs. (€10 per entry, with discounts for multiple entries) from anywhere in the world.

• Series: Cohesive photographic series of 10–15 images. (€40 per series)

During the Early Bird period (2 - 9th April 2026), special discounted rates apply.

Eligible submissions must:

• Have been captured after 1 January 2024.

• Not have received a major award (top-3 placement or monetary prize) in another photography competition.

• Not have been selected as finalists in previous editions of Lisbon Street Photo Fest.

• Not include watermarks, signatures, AI-generated content, or heavily manipulated composites.

About the organisation

Lisbon Street Photo Fest is organised by Associação 351 Foto, an independent non-profit based in Lisbon, Portugal. Focused on celebrating street photography, the festival offers exhibitions, talks, photowalks, portfolio reviews, and workshops, fostering creative exchange between photographers from around the world.

The 2026 edition will take place at the Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, from 25–27 September.