A visual expo celebrating photography, creativity and visual storytelling is taking place on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May across three venues in Walsall town centre.

FotoFest 2026 builds on the momentum of MakerFest and MakerFest Fringe events over the last two years, delivered by Walsall Council working with Walsall based photographer Andy Kruczek to deliver FotoFest 2026, alongside various other partners. These events aim to position Walsall as a creative hub, continuing with the refurbishment of the Guildhall becoming a creative incubator and community makerspace for the borough.  

FotoFest 2026 is being delivered by MakerFest Fringe, following the success of last year's Photography Symposium, and it will bring together industry professionals for panel discussions, guest speakers, exhibitions, FotoSocial, workshops, hands-on demonstrations and portfolio reviews.  

The two-day event will feature a dynamic visual expo, with leading brands like Fujifilm and Sigma, showcasing the latest in photography and imaging technology, and visitors will have the chance to explore trends in photography and content creation as well as interactive and practical workshops for all skill levels. Also included will be keynote talks from industry experts across a wide range of topics, as well as a panel discussion with model agents, make-up artists and creative directors. 

The event aims to attract both established professionals and aspiring creatives, while also providing an accessible and engaging programme for young people interested in exploring photography for the first time.

Further details about tickets, workshop bookings and the full speaker programme will be announced soon.

Visitors are encouraged to save the date and look out for updates on Instagram @FotoFestWalsall.