Organizer Information
The Brussels Street Photography Festival (BSPF) is an international cultural project organized by BREEDBEELD vzw. For a decade, it has promoted street photography as a tool for urban exploration and social documentation. This year’s special edition is supported by the City Hall of Brussels, emphasizing the historical and contemporary significance of the city's central heritage sites.
Title & Description
10th Anniversary Open Call – Street Photography in the UNESCO Perimeter.
As the core of the 10th-anniversary celebration, this call puts the Grand-Place and its surrounding UNESCO-protected alleys in the spotlight. The area is a 24/7 intersection of history, tourism, commerce, and nightlife. Photographers are encouraged to capture the contrasts between heritage and contemporary urban culture—from morning deliveries to neon-lit cafés. The goal is to document the soul, chaos, silence, and vibrancy of this specific district through the lens of street photography.
Categories
Photography, Street Photography, and Documentary.
Eligibility
- Open to International and domestic photographers with no restrictions on age or nationality.
- Photos must have been taken within the last 10 years.
- Geographic Constraint: All images must be taken strictly within the official UNESCO perimeter of Brussels' Grand-Place (see official map for details).
Program Benefits and Awards
- Exhibition: The 40 selected winners will have their work featured in a large-scale outdoor exhibition in front of the Bourse during the BSPF.
- PR: Featured in festival newsletters and social media promotion via BSPF and the City Hall community.
- Prestige: Inclusion in the 10th-anniversary retrospective of one of Europe's premier street photography festivals.
Fees
- Application Fee: Free to apply.
- There are no entry fees for this specific UNESCO-themed call.
Application Requirements
- Quantity: Submit up to 3 images maximum.
- Content: Images must capture the atmosphere, dynamism, or reality of the UNESCO quarter (markets, hidden passages, locals, or tourists).
- Compliance: Participation implies full acceptance of the official contest rules.
- Submission: Digital upload via the official online form.
How to Apply?
Photographers must submit their images directly through the BSPF online portal. Apply via BSPF Open Call Page
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: May 4, 2026.
- Festival Period: Dates of the outdoor exhibition coincide with the 2026 BSPF schedule.
Location
Belgium, Brussels (Grand-Place and Bourse).
Additional Details
The selection will be conducted by a joint jury from the BSPF and the Hotel De Ville community. Photographers are encouraged to look beyond the main square and explore the passages, cafés, and everyday people that define the district.