The International Center of Photography Presents Photobook Fest

This year’s fest will feature over 80 publishers with a full weekend of workshops, panels, and book signings. May 8–10 in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

The International Center of Photography Presents Photobook Fest
Photo by Lucia Buricelli for the International Center of Photography

The International Center of Photography’s (ICP) Photobook Fest is back for a fifth year with more than 80 international publishers. Open May 8–10, Photobook Fest is a weekend-long celebration of the form, with talks, panels, workshops, and more. Visit for activations celebrating the photobook across our café, shop, museum, and school in Manhattan’s Lower East Side at 84 Ludlow Street. 

Throughout the weekend, attendees have access to workshops, panels, and book signings with an international cohort of photobook publishers, including Magnum Photos, Loose Joints Publishing, MACK, Thames & Hudson, and more. The Fest also features several independent presses founded by alumni of ICP’s full-time programs, including Matarile Ediciones, Makan, and ‘cademy. 

The Fest kicks off on Friday, May 8, and continues through the weekend. Tickets are now on sale online. Walk-in tickets will be available throughout the weekend at ICP’s admissions desk, subject to event capacity. 

To learn more and get tickets, visit icp.org.