Photo Oxford 2025 has come to a close. We hope that you were able to visit our exhibitions, attend our events and that you found the festival thought-provoking.

Truth was the theme for the fifth edition of Photo Oxford in 2025 and we explored what this increasingly loaded word means within the context of photography. From images that reveal current debates around Artificial Intelligence, to those that highlight the stories missing from photographic records, it was an exploration of truth in photography that considered how far and wide the boundaries of this continuously expanding medium have become.

The festival achieved substantial success, attracting over 165,000 visitors* and significantly exceeding Arts Council targets. It showcased 120 artists, with 30 exhibitions held across Oxford and online, complemented by 24 events. Over 1,030 artists from 65 countries entered the festival Open Call, over 200 school and university students explored the festival on guided visits and 288 community participants were involved in the outreach programme with local community and charity groups.

We’re now busy planning Photo Oxford 2027 and liaising with partners and venues before announcing our theme and plans later this year. In the meantime, we are fundraising so that we can deliver more community engagement this year – building on the relationships that were forged in 2025. We are also about to announce our Patrons and Friends programme for this year.

Please check back in with us regularly, sign up to our newsletters, keep an eye on our socials and website, and we’ll announce full details just as soon as we can.  

*This figure includes visitor numbers to public spaces where exhibitions were held and are not necessarily direct audience figures.