Urban Photo Race, Brussels, 6 June 2026

A one-day photography race through the city.

How it works

01

Register

Buy your ticket on Eventbrite. You'll receive a barcode,that's your key on race day.

02

Race day

Show up at the starting point with your camera. You'll get your race number and the first theme.

03

Follow the checkpoints

Race through the city, checking in at 4 checkpoints. A new theme is revealed at each one. Shoot 3 photos per theme as you go.

04

Submit

After the final checkpoint, select your 12 best shots and upload them before the deadline. The jury takes it from there.

The race

4

Checkpoints

4

Themes

12

Photos to submit

Checkpoint → Theme map

CP1Theme 1 revealed
CP2Theme 2 · Theme 3 revealed
CP3Theme 4 revealed
CP4Finish revealed

Submission rules

·

3 photos per theme,12 in total.

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Colour correction and crop are allowed. No compositing or heavy manipulation.

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AI-generated images are not permitted.

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Photos must be taken on race day, within the city.

What the jury looks for

Series coherence

Your 3 shots per theme should feel like a set,connected by subject, framing, or mood.

Conceptual interpretation

How you read the theme. Literal or oblique, surprising or sincere,it has to be intentional.

Visual consistency

Tone, colour, framing, and style should hold together across the three images.

Surprise factor

What you found, and how you chose to show it.

Awards

1st, Best Photographer

€250 + annual membership

2nd, Best Photographer

€120 + voucher

3rd, Best Photographer

€75

Jury's Favourite (×3)

€35 each

Jury's Special Recognition

Lomography camera