World Press Photo & Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition 2026
Two World-Class Exhibitions. One Extraordinary Experience.
24 June – 12 July 2026 / 10am – 8pm / Smith & Caughey’s Building Auckland
World Press Photo 2026
The World Press Photo Exhibition is one of the most respected showcases of photojournalism on the planet, will present the work of awards winning photographers selected from over 57,000 entries across 142 countries. For 15 years the World Press Photo Exhibition has called Auckland home.
Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition
Alongside it, the Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition invites you to step beyond the photograph and inside the story, through virtual reality, interactive installation and sensory driven experiences. Twelve projects, five New Zealand world premieres alongside seven international award-winning works. The works move through climate and loss, memory and migration, grief and devotion, dementia and depression, ritual and the strange weather of our digital lives. You can find the twelve projects’ synopses below.
Now, for the first time, these two world-class documentary platforms have joined forces and come together under one roof. Two world-class exhibitions, One storytelling experience, gathered in the heritage halls of the Smith & Caughey’s Queen St., Auckland. Together they create a journey from seeing to feeling, from bearing witness to becoming part of the story.
This exhibition is made possible with the support of our event promoter, Auckland Live (of Auckland Council), Fujifilm and tech providers, Digital Islands and Streamliner.
Dates, Times & Location
24 June – 12 July 2026 | 10am – 8pm
Smith & Caughey, corner of Wellesley St. and Elliot St., Auckland.
Ticket
This is a ticketed event. A single ticket grants a full day pass giving you unlimited access to the Exhibition for the day. Concession and Doc Edge Member pricing applies. For group of more than 10 people, enquire for a group concession rate – call (09) 360 0329 (Auckland) or 0800 DOC EDGE / 0800 362 3343 (outside Auckland) or email tickets@docedge.nz.
Accessibility
The main entrance is up a flight of stairs. A staff-assisted lift is available for wheelchair users and anyone who needs it — just call the number displayed at the entrance and we’ll be right with you. Once up, the venue is fully accessible on one level.