Head On Photo Festival

Venue: Bondi Pavilion / Paddington Gardens / Numerous
Location: Sydney / Numerous
5 Nov - 30 Nov, 2025
Web: https://headon.org.au/#

The Head On Photo Festival 2025 event returns 7 to 30 November, transforming Sydney into a photography haven with major exhibitions at Bondi Pavilion Gallery and outdoor displays throughout Paddington Reservoir Gardens and along Bondi Beach.

Since 2010, Head On Photo Festival has been your gateway to discovering stunning photography from across the globe by talented emerging and established Australian and international photographers. It’s the perfect chance to experience the world through captivating images and connect with fellow photography lovers.

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July

PIX – The magazine that changed everything (1938-1972)

Sydney: Until 31 Dec 2025. PIX, Australia’s first pictorial news weekly, is brought to life in this exhibition, showcasing its archived images and stories for the very first time.

1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney State Library of NSW | 1 Jul - 31 Dec, 2025

September

Man Ray and Max Dupain

Melbourne: until 9 November. Man Ray and Max Dupain is the first major Australian exhibition to consider these two influential 20th century photographers side by side.

7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen VIC Heide Museum | 11 Sep - 9 Nov, 2025

The Essence of Canberra

Canberra: 11 – 23 November. Step into the heart of Canberra through the eyes of local photographers. Essence of Canberra marks 80 years of creativity, community, and the unique perspectives of Canberra Photographic Society (CPS) members.

Canberra City Civic Library, Civic Square, London Circuit | 11 Sep - 23 Nov, 2025

William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize 2025

Melbourne: 13 September – 9 November 2025. Featuring selected finalists for the 2025 William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize.

860 Ferntree Gully Road Wheelers Hill Victoria 3150 Museum of Australian Photography | 13 Sep - 9 Nov, 2025

October

Chimera – examining beauty ideas and digital manipulation

Melbourne: Oct 31 – Nov 6. Chimera is a photographic investigation into the shifting landscape of beauty in the age of artificial intelligence and social media.

565 Chapel Street, South Yara Hawker Spaces | 30 Oct - 6 Nov, 2025

November

Mushroom Ocean

Sydney: 13 Nov – 20 Nov. Mushroom Ocean is an exhibition of culinary mushroom photos by Kate Ireland running as part of the Head On Photo Festival Open Program.

3\415 Darling St, Balmain, NSW 2041 That Plant Shop | 13 Nov - 20 Nov, 2025

The Ganges: Life on the River exhibition by Sebastian Giunta

Sydney: 17 Nov – 23 Nov 2025. This collection of photographs offers a glimpse into the lives of the community of Varanasi, capturing the spirit of its people and the beauty often found in ordinary moments.

143 Addison RD Marrickville Stirrup Gallery | 17 Nov - 23 Nov, 2025