Salon de la Photo 2026 brought together 123 exhibiting companies from 18 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were France (76), China (7), Spain (7) and United States (7). By sector, the largest groups were Audiovisual & Media (21) and Education & Training (15).
Photography and video continue to mix digital workflows with historical techniques. In that landscape Salon de la Photo 2026 gathers equipment, exhibitions and professional programming in Paris.
Dates and venue for Salon de la Photo 2026
The fair runs from 8 to 11 October 2026 at La Grande Halle de la Villette. The schedule spans four days with exhibitions, demonstrations and dedicated areas for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
What the event offers at La Grande Halle de la Villette
Salon de la Photo 2026 features exhibition zones, meeting areas and hands-on activities. The program includes curated photo exhibitions, technical demonstrations and a daily agenda of animations and workshops designed for both creators and the general public.
The Forum des Pros and Grandes Rencontres
The Forum des Pros acts as the professional core of Salon de la Photo 2026. Across four days it hosts a program of conferences and meetings aimed at photographers and videographers. The Grandes Rencontres provide sessions with guests and panels that explore creative processes and professional practice. These formats target service development, brand positioning and commercial channels within the audiovisual market.
Contests, workshops and practical sessions
The LES ZOOMS contest awards two prizes, the Prix du Public and the Prix de la Presse. Practical highlights include daily demonstrations such as the collodion wet-plate experience by Marjolaine Vuarnesson, with a demonstration each day at 11:00 and an optional paid workshop for those wishing to try the process. These activities complement the exhibitions and let visitors and professionals engage with both historic and contemporary techniques.
Preparing B2B prospecting in Paris
If you attend Salon de la Photo 2026 with commercial objectives, focus on the Forum des Pros and exhibitor areas. Bring materials that showcase concrete projects and use cases for photographers and video creators. Identify relevant program sessions to meet product managers, distributors and educators. Schedule meetings around equipment demos and use exhibitions as conversation starters based on specific works or projects.
Practical information for attendees
Ticketing, the calendar and the exhibitor list are managed through the event website. The venue provides an agenda of animations and a visitor FAQ. Check schedules and secure tickets at http://www.lesalondelaphoto.com before you travel.
Closing thought Salon de la Photo 2026 pairs professional training, competitions and a broad exhibition offer at La Grande Halle de la Villette. For commercial visitors the Forum des Pros and practical demonstrations should be the priority when planning outreach. Full program details and ticketing are available on the official site http://www.lesalondelaphoto.com
Registration and tickets on the official website: lesalondelaphoto.com
