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When and where

The Photography & Video Show 2027 is open from 10:00 until 17:00; Saturday, 13 March - Tuesday, 16 March.

The Photography & Video Show will be at Excel, London in 2027.

By CAR / PARKING

Please be aware that there is no access to the venue car park from Western Gateway or Seagull Lane.

If you are travelling from central London or from the south, using the Blackwall Tunnel to access the car park and lorryways, please use the A13 and turn off on the A112 junction taking Tollgate Road southbound. 

From 7 April 2025 the Silvertown Tunnel will provide additional cross river access to Excel London from the Greenwich Peninsula for vehicles. For information regarding toll charges for both Silvertown Tunnel and Blackwall Tunnel coming in to effect visit Silvertown Tunnel - Transport for London

By TRAIN

The Elizabeth Line and DLR are the quickest routes to Excel. Alight at Custom House for the west entrance or Prince Regent for the east entrance and ICC's.

By BUS / COACH

Coach parking will only be allocated to those who have pre-booked using this form.

  • Coach and minibus parking is charged at a flat rate of £50.00 per day.
  • Drop-offs and pick-ups are at the west taxi rank only, postcode E16 1XL. Click here for the campus map.
  • Please ensure that drivers turn off their engines and do not idle even when they are in a queue. The west taxi rank is close to residential properties and a nursery. 
  • During busy periods, members of the traffic team or a concierge will be managing the traffic flow. Please ensure that drivers comply with instructions and treat our teams with respect.
  • Parking is subject to availability for vehicles under 2.8m high. Please pre-book in advance. 

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Ticket info

Advance rates:

Standard - £19.95 for any single day
Concession (Aged 60+ (all days), registered disabled (all days), and students aged 18+ (Saturday and Sunday only)) - £16.95 for any single day
Multiple days are charged at 50% discount for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th day visit.

A booking fee of £1.50 per transaction will apply. 

All prices include VAT.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Professional photographers, filmmakers, content creators and image-making industry representatives can apply for FREE entry to the show.

The deadline for free pass applications is 23:59 on 11 March 2027. From midnight on 12 March 2026, onsite ticket prices will apply to all.

Applications must fulfil at least two of the following criteria to qualify:

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OR FILMMAKER / VIDEOGRAPHER

  • Website (must be active)
  • Active social media handles (including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube)
  • Up to date Professional Indemnity / Public Liability certificates
  • Up to date company registration certificate

PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEO TRADE (anyone who is professionally involved in the photography or video industry)

  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Company website

CONTENT CREATOR / INFLUENCER (influencers may also apply for a press pass, subject to commitment to coverage of the show)

  • Website (must be active)
  • Active social media handles (including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube)
  • Up to date Professional Indemnity / Public Liability certificates
  • Talent agent name and contact
  • Proof of commercial partnerships

All applications are verified as it is essential for us to understand our visiting audience and have an accurate breakdown of attendees in order to fulfil our visitor attendance audit and tailor the show content appropriately.

If you visited the show as a professional or member of trade in 2025 or 2026, you will have been sent a registration link via email which will ensure that you bypass the approval process. If you have not received an email (make sure you check your spam and promotions folders), please contact us at thephotographyshow@futurenet.com

We ask that those who attended shows prior to 2025 reapply for free entry. This policy ensures that we have the most recent details for our visitors and avoids breach of our data privacy policies.

Click here to register for pro entry.

Students are entitled to free entry to the show on Monday, 15 and / or Tuesday, 16 March. We classify a student as being someone currently studying a degree or equivalent qualification in photography, film or a directly related subject. Student ID will be required on arrival. Those wanting to visit the show on Saturday, 13 or Sunday, 14 March should purchase a Concession ticket.

Any students studying photography at GCSE, A Level or equivalent (under 18s) should be accompanied by their tutor.

Contact katy.halls@futurenet.com for more information on booking student groups.

Click here to register for student entry.

Under 18s are very welcome! Children under 5 go free and do not need a ticket. Children aged 6-17 go free but a ticket is required for them. All under 18s should be accompanied by an adult. Baby changing facilities are available, as is a quiet room, should it be needed.

If you are a visitor needing carer assistance, we can arrange a carer ticket free of charge.

Please email thephotographyshow@futurenet.com to request a carer ticket. 

It is not mandatory to send us evidence of a disability / carer requirement but we'd appreciate it if you can send one of the following with your request:

Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) documentation
Attendance Allowance documentation
Evidence of being severely sight impaired
CredAbility Access Card with a “+1” category requirement
A recognised Assistance Dog ID card
Access Card (Nimbus)

We operate a no refund policy (stated here) on tickets.

If your question has not been answered above, contact us for ticket and info queries

Contact our customer services team here for general information about the show. 

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