Highlights

• Extraordinary global stories: Explore breathtaking landscapes, striking architecture, and compelling documentary projects from the world’s top photographers
• A fresh perspective: Experience a newly curated exhibition that enhances the impact of each image, immersing you in the art of storytelling
• Get up to 25% off dining: Enjoy selected top local restaurants with exclusive discounts when you buy a ticket.

When and where?

April 17 to May 5, 2025 from 11 am - 7 pm (Bank holidays 11 am - 6 pm) at Somerset House

Time Out says

The Sony World Photography Awards exhibition returns to Somerset House this April, offering a compelling showcase of global photography. Explore over 300 thought-provoking images from more than 60 photographers, covering themes from wildlife and nature to documentary storytelling, architecture, and portraiture. Experience immersive visual narratives that go beyond the headlines, with striking images presented in print, projection, and digital formats with over 10% off tickets.

Make a day of it! Unlock exclusive offers at top local restaurants and bars with your ticket. Whether you fancy a delicious meal, a refreshing cocktail, or a perfectly brewed coffee, there's something to savour around every corner:

Boulevard Brasserie

25% off the total bill with your exhibition ticket

Palm Court Brasserie

Complimentary glass of bubbly or sparkling non-alcoholic option with your exhibition ticket

Plume Wine Bar

10% off the total bill with a ticket shown for that day

Maxwell’s Bar & Grill

25% off the total bill with your exhibition ticket

The Delaunay

15% off the total bill with your exhibition ticket* (Available for up to 4 people, subject to availability, must be booked in advance to guarantee discount, certain menu items available for discount at manager’s discretion)

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Need to know

• This is valid for a ticket to the Sony World Photography Award Exhibition 2025.
• Only valid for your selected option.
• Tickets can be used at any time within the opening hours of the exhibition (see above for details) on your chosen date.
• Last entry is one hour prior to closing time.
• Please present your booking confirmation upon arrival at the box office located in the West Wing.
• Location: Strand, London WC2R 1LA.
• For further event information, please see here.
• Tickets cannot be cancelled, amended, exchanged, refunded or used in conjunction with any other offer. For full terms and conditions, please see here. 
• Photo credits: © Wan Yong Chong, © Yaping Du, © Ankit Ghosh, © Ahmed Abdallah, © Pedro Jarque Krebs, © Mohammad Mirza, © Zay Yar Lin, © Marko Buntic, © Hanna Kantor, © Alex Bex, © Chantal Pinzi, © Thomas Nicolon, © Constance Jaeggi O'Connor, © James Wylie, Sony World Photography Awards 2025.