The British Photography Awards 2023

This November brings another opportunity to attend the lavish British Photography Awards, in the stately ballroom at the Dorchester, on Park Lane in central London. From the champagne reception and fantastic food to the 19 category photographic gallery and stellar awards show. And as the entertainment is all topped off by our famous afterparty until 2am, there is certainly something for everyone at this luxurious British venue.

The newly renovated Dorchester has undergone historic renovations for this year and will be an incredible backdrop for the incredible 2023 national photographic showcase.

Our events are attended by celebrities, film stars, TV personalities, politicians, heads of associations, esteemed judges, curators, collectors, honourees, academics, charity workers, sponsors and journalists; all coming together to celebrate the incredible work of the British photographic sector.

A fantastic way to support charity and socialise with the best photographers. Our Early Bird discounted tickets are perfect as an early Christmas present, a surprise for a photographer friend, or just an excuse for a group meet-up!

£5 per ticket sold will be donated to The Prince’s Trust to support young people transform their lives. The Prince’s Trust is a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland (SC041198) Find out more about their incredible work here.

Enjoy our endless bar offerings and cocktail options throughout the night until 2AM, as well as canapés and delicious bowl foods served straight from the Dorchester’s world-famous kitchens. This is one of the finest places in the world to enjoy some of the most sumptuous hospitality - but what else is going on at BPA2023?

Our pop-up gallery partners transform the Dorchester into an art gallery for the night, showcasing our entire 380 image shortlist.

Meet our National Awards recipients and hear from our Fellowship and Associateship recipients for 2023 as they talk though their process, practice as well as sharing wonderful anecdotes from storied careers.

This year, we are not inviting just four nominees per category, but everyone from the entire shortlist to celebrate all the year's best imagery.

Learn more about your favourite disciplines and come and meet new friends!

6:30 PM Arrive via Park Lane (Ballroom Entrance)

Press Wall Photography & Media Interviews

Champagne Reception

8 PM Guests Invited Through To Ballroom

Immersive Photographic Galleries

9 PM Hosted Welcome

British Photography Awards Show

On-Stage Entertainment

11:00 PM - 2:00 AM Official BPA Afterparty

Now celebrating 19 categories, our gala showcase has even more to fascinate and excite. From hard-hitting photojournalism and spellbinding scenes of our planet to portraits of people, products and all sorts of creatures - we can’t wait!

We are a national cultural showcase, and so are open to all; however, these Public Tickets are strictly limited. Just as in previous years, after the publicly available tickets have been sold, that is us SOLD OUT barring any final cancellations. There is, however, no guarantee there will be any cancellation allocations, so, whether you are planning a special date night, a group trip or a Christmas present to your favourite photographer, we suggest booking to avoid disappointment.

As The Photography Awards Limited is a VAT-registered company (312452050), all public ticket sales are offered inclusive of VAT costs. Receipts for VAT are available on request.

Our non-profit competition raises money for 20 key UK charities and aids some vital causes each year.

Regrettably, we can't offer refunds on discounted tickets or those purchased via voucher code.

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