FAQs

You can get tickets here

Professional photographers, filmmakers, content creators and image-making industry representatives can apply for FREE entry to the show. All applications are verified as it is essential for us to understand our visiting audience and have an accurate breakdown of attendees in order to fulfil our visitor attendance audit and tailor the show content appropriately. More information about this can be found here

Apply for pro / trade entry here

Contact thephotographyshow@futurenet.com if you have any registration related questions.

Students who are currently studying a degree or equivalent qualification in photography, video or a directly related subject can visit the show free of charge on Monday, 10 and Tuesday, 11 March. Those wishing to visit over the weekend can purchase a Concession entry ticket. We do ask for institution ID information to support student entry applications.

Register for student entry here

To book student groups (under 18s), please contact katy.halls@futurenet.com

Under 18s are very welcome! Children under 5 go free and do not need a ticket. Children aged 5-14 go free but a ticket is required for them. Children aged 15-17 can attend at the concession rate. All under 18s should be accompanied by an adult. Baby changing facilities are available at Excel and we will have a quiet room for breastfeeding, should it be needed.

If you are a visitor needing carer assistance, we can arrange a carer ticket free of charge.

Please email thephotographyshow@futurenet.com to request a carer ticket. 

It is not mandatory to send us evidence of a disability / carer requirement but we'd appreciate it if you can send one of the following with your request:

Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) documentation
Attendance Allowance documentation
Evidence of being severely sight impaired
CredAbility Access Card with a “+1” category requirement
A recognized Assistance Dog ID card
Access Card (Nimbus)

We operate a no refund policy (stated here) on tickets bought for this year's show. We can refund bought for the cancelled 2020 show provided that the ticketholder has not attended the show since. 

Information about accessibility at the show can be found here

For more info about Excel's accessibility options, check here

Food and drink will be available inside the halls at our Café Bar. In addition, there are a number of restaurants and takeaways just outside the halls in the Boulevard.

Free visitor WiFi coverage is available across Excel. You can connect using any compatible device, such as a mobile phone, laptop or tablet. This free service is suitable for sending emails, simple web browsing and accessing social networks.