Night 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is a month-long exhibition dedicated to the atmosphere and artistry of night photography. Photographers can submit their work for free, and only those selected for the show will be asked to pay a participation fee of £48 to cover printing and installation. The selected images will be exhibited in Glasgow from 2 – 30 April 2026, with each participant featured both on the gallery walls and in its online gallery and printed catalogue. Every selected photographer also receives a digital certificate as part of the exhibition recognition.
The submission deadline is 17 November 2025. Acceptance emails go out by 21 November, and the participation fee (for selected entrants) is due by 5 December. If selected, the gallery manages printing and installation using standard display sizes. This is an international open call and no professional status is required. For broader planning, Deartline keeps an updated list of photography competitions to help you map out the year.
The theme runs from dusk through dawn: city light, quiet landscapes, and everything in between. If night work is part of your practice, this exhibition sits naturally alongside other night photography contests. The gallery states that rights remain with the photographer and that selected images may be used to promote the Night 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery, which is clearly outlined in its terms.
Prizes
Selection for exhibition (2 – 30 April 2026). The gallery prints and installs selected work, choosing sizes that suit the image.
Online visibility. Exhibited photographs are featured on the gallery’s website and in a published catalogue.
Digital certificate. Each selected photographer receives a certificate of participation.
Photographer of the Month. Selected entrants are considered for the gallery’s monthly feature.
Related Photo Contests
Categories or Themes
The focus is the night itself: work made between dusk and dawn, from urban scenes to quiet landscapes and studies of light and shadow.
Dates and Entry Fees
Key dates.
- Submission deadline: 17 November 2025.
- Acceptance notification: by 21 November 2025.
- Participation fee deadline: 5 December 2025.
- Exhibition: 2 – 30 April 2026.
Entry costs.
- Submissions are free.
- If selected, the participation fee is £48, which covers printing, installation, and takedown.
A discount may apply if selected for both shows in the same month.
How to Enter:
Send up to eight JPEG files at 300 ppi with a minimum of 3000 pixels on the shortest side. Name the files “Firstname-Surname” plus a number (for example, John-Smith1). Transfer all files at once via Smash, SwissTransfer, WeTransfer, or Dropbox by email. Include your name, nationality or place of residence, and the exhibition title “Night.” You will only be contacted if selected.
Why Enter Night 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography?
Selection leads to a full month on the wall in a photography-focused venue, plus a catalogue and online gallery that extend the life of the work. The process is simple, the timeline is quick, and authors keep their copyright. If you are building a calendar alongside best photography competitions to enter, this is a clear, night-themed target for early spring 2026.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Night 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
Authorship and rights. Copyright stays with the photographer before, during, and after the exhibition. Entrants must own the rights to their work and accept responsibility for any third-party claims.
Use for the exhibition. The gallery prints at sizes suited to each image. Prints are kept only for the show and, if not collected or donated within one month, are destroyed. The gallery does not sell work without the photographer’s permission.
Credits and promotion. The gallery credits authors on all uses. Selected images may be used to promote the exhibition on the website, social channels, advertising materials, and publications. Technical or color reproduction differences are not the gallery’s liability.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
