All Head On Photo Festival dates
Next edition
Nov
2026
Head On Photo Festival 2026
Major public photography festival with exhibitions across Sydney; Head On Photo Awards winners announced at launch.
Organised by Head On Foundation
WHY GOExplore photography exhibitions across Sydney.
Details checked on 14 October 2026 against headon.org.au . Always confirm with the organiser before you go.
Plan your visit
Visitor guide updated 8 November 2026.
Entry price
Free
What to expect
Head On presents photography across several Sydney locations, including Bondi Pavilion, the Bondi Beach promenade, Paddington Reservoir Gardens and the city centre. The featured programme includes award finalists and exhibitions by Australian and international photographers. Outdoor displays and gallery exhibitions have different settings and access conditions, so choose the individual programme entries you want to see before planning a route. The organiser also lists a wider open programme of artist-run exhibitions. General festival viewing is described as free, while the launch is a separate ticketed event. Check each exhibition's location and opening details rather than assuming every site follows the same hours.
Getting there
For the Bondi Pavilion and promenade exhibitions, the venue lists metered beach parking on Queen Elizabeth Drive and nearby park drives. Other festival sites need their own route planning.
Visitor questions
When can I visit?
The listed dates are 6 November 2026 to 29 November 2026. 6-29 November; hours vary by venue. Ticketed launch 6 November from 7pm. Check the organiser for individual sessions and any closures.
What does entry cost?
Free. Check the organiser’s current admission conditions before travelling.
How do I get there?
For the Bondi Pavilion and promenade exhibitions, the venue lists metered beach parking on Queen Elizabeth Drive and nearby park drives. Other festival sites need their own route planning.