Photo North Festival #7
Photo North Festival #7
World Renowned Artists Showcase Masterpieces
Creativity, Connection & Inspiration
We’re thrilled to announce that the seventh edition of Photo North Festival will be hosted at the iconic Carriageworks, right in the heart of Leeds, one of the UK’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities.
This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience, with a stunning lineup of exhibitions complemented by a daily program of talks and screenings – all included in your ticket.
Throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, enjoy back-to-back talks and screenings from our inspiring artists and industry experts, offering unique insights, stories, and inspiration.
In our lively market and bar area, you can:
Browse an array of books, zines, and prints
Connect with artists, friends, and fellow enthusiasts
Enjoy the chance to meet new creatives
The Channel 4 Senior Pictures Team will have a presence at the festival for portfolio drop-ins, industry chat, presentations and inspiration with guests.
Photo North Festival fosters a vibrant, welcoming community where every visitor feels valued, inspired, and enriched.
Confirmed exhibitions and artists include:
SOULLA PETROU
JANINE WIEDEL
ANNE WORTHINGTON
JOANNE COATES
CAROLYN MENDELSOHN
MIKE ABRAHAMS
SEAMUS MURPHY
SIMON HILL
DAVID SHAW
TOM SHAW
…And we’re excited to collab with Leeds International African Arts Festival…more details soon on our website.
Festival Friday: Education Day
Friday is all about learning and growth. With free portfolio reviews and career advice, young people, students, and emerging artists from across the UK will have the unique opportunity to connect with photographers and industry experts, including professionals from Channel 4.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Photo North Festival #7, where creativity, connection, and inspiration come together.
See you there!
Pete & Sharon
More Events
Leo Houlding: Exposed
8th March 2026 - 8th March 2026
Presented by Speakers from the Edge Join legendary climber Leo Houlding for his next new show, Exposed, a gripping live experience with stunning visuals, film,…
Banff Mountain Film Festival
5th February 2026 - 6th February 2026
The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top…
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show!
15th February 2026 - 15th February 2026
When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But…
Zog
16th March 2026 - 21st March 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. Zog is the keenest dragon…
The Snow Queen
26th March 2026 - 29th March 2026
Leeds Children’s Theatre presents The Snow Queen By Ron Nicol, based on the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen. The Snow Queen is a spellbinding…
Hasbian
27th March 2026 - 27th March 2026
How did Beth go from a childhood dreaming of The Wizard of Oz, to cringey Cruel Intentions-obsessed adolescence? From proudly identifying as a teenage lesbian,…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Snow White
The Queen’s quest for eternal beauty leads her into darkness, driven by her need to be the most desired at any cost. This dance theatre…
Learn MoreLove and Kindness Tokens
Join us on Random Acts of Kindness Day to discover historic love and friendship gifts from the collections. Create your own act of kindness and…
Learn MoreFlo & Joan: With Feeling
The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to…
Learn MoreThe D-Day Darlings: Victorious
Following the success of their VE Day 80 tour and triumphant performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Britain’s beloved songbirds, The D-Day Darlings, proudly…
Learn MoreCountry Hits Live
Performed by a cast of multi-award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of…
Learn MoreDan Tiernan
Dan Tiernan: All In Following a third consecutive sell-out, award-nominated run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Dan Tiernan is back on tour and he’s giving you…
Learn MoreThe Royal Park
Royal Park Cellars is situated in the basement of the Royal Park pub in the heart of the Leeds 6 community. It is the smallest…
Learn MoreWapentake
Wap-en-take (n) “Besides being divided into three Ridings, East, North and West (a Riding being derived from the Norse word “thriding,” meaning a third part)…
Learn MoreWhitelock’s Ale House
Built in 1715, and with its current famous interior dating from the late 1800s, Whitelock’s is the oldest public house in Leeds. Under new ownership…
Learn MorePhranakhon
Phranakhon Thai Tapas is a revolutionised Thai dining restaurant with a combination of European indulgence and authentic Thai tastes.
Learn MoreThe Domino Club
After what started as us putting on 8 local jazz bands a month in a hidden drinking den quickly quickly crept up to us being…
Learn MoreSociable Folk
Sociable Folk is all things to most people, a breakfast bar, coffee shop, lunchtime cafe, informal meeting space and a night time watering hole. We…
Learn MoreLeft Bank Leeds
Left Bank Leeds is an arts and events venue based in the unexpected and breathtaking surroundings of the former St Margaret of Antioch church building…
Learn MoreScrap Creative Reuse Art Project
Scrap is a social enterprise based in Leeds, focused on helping the environment by reusing waste materials from businesses as resources for art and play.…
Learn MoreBurmantofts Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreFreedom Mills
Freedom Mills is a multi-platform events space which runs a regular night programme alongside a range of events, including rave nights. The Mills also hosts…
Learn MoreGotts Park Golf Course
Gotts Park Mansion House and home of Gotts Park Golf Club is situated 3 miles west of Leeds City centre and was formally known as…
Learn MoreWetherby Community Hub & Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreAlbion Place
Albion Place is a busy street in Leeds City Centre that’s home to many restaurants and shops.
Learn MoreCrossgates Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreBoom Leeds
Leeds, UK grassroots venue now based inside @canalside.leeds 👊🏼 All genres, but dedicated to promoting hardcore, metal and punk.
Learn MoreCATCH, Ark
CATCH stands for ‘Community Action To Create Hope’. They are a registered charity based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. They have been working with adults and…
Learn MoreInkwell Arts
Inkwell Arts is a creative wellbeing service from Leeds Mind. Linking creativity and mental wellbeing.
Learn More