# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Eye Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: An international festival dedicated to the importance of photographyAbout this EventThe Eye International Photography Festival will take place at venues across the city from 15-17 May.It will be the first time that Newport, famous throughout the photography world for the legendary Documentary Photography course started in the 1970s by Magnum photographer David Hurn, has hosted the festival.The festival was established in 2012 by ex-Newport student photojournalist Glenn Edwards with a promise to bring the world’s best photographers to Wales.What’s on at this year’s festivalThe 2026 festival will feature a series of exhibitions, talks and events in venues across the city centre.The festival opens on the evening of Friday 15 May, with a special event to mark the opening of David Hurn’s exhibition Patterns at Clwb Ffoto in Newport Arcade.On Saturday 16 May, the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre will be hosting a series of talks, featuring:· Sian Trenberth, an acclaimed performing arts, dance and theatre photographer· Paul Stuart, a portrait photographer who has photographed the likes of David Beckham and Giorgio Armani· Jaap Buitendijk, one of the world's foremost film stills photographers, with Gladiator, Barbie, 12 Years a Slave and the recently released Wuthering Heights on his list of credits· Emily Garthwaite, a photojournalist and storyteller whose work is rooted in long-form, socially engaged immersive projectsThen on Sunday 17 May, events will be hosted around the city centre, including exhibitions, cyanotype, workshops, meet the photographers, portfolio crits and portrait sessions. Further details to follow.www.theeyefestival.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/the-eye-festival/100001985498191539
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art, Exhibitions, Photography, Entertainment, Theatre, Workshops, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 54.88, max: 54.88, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Riverfront
- **lat**: 51.5885303
- **long**: -2.993703
- **full address**: The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Eye Festival being held?
  - **A:** The Eye Festival takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Eye Festival?
  - **A:** Tickets for The Eye Festival are priced at GBP 55 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission - Weekend TicketGBP 55 + GBP 5 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Eye Festival?
  - **A:** The Eye Festival is organized by Newport City Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Eye Festival is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Eye Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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