Everyone has a story that marked a moment in time and left two parts: the before and the after.
For those who work with images, this story usually has a date, a place, and a face.
At that moment, a career evolved. Or the path taken ceased to make sense.
In that moment, a theme stopped being a job and became a commitment or a mission.
In this edition, we didn’t ask our speakers for their portfolio.
We asked them for the story that changed them, that may have turned their lives upside down, and whose consequences they are still living with today.
We will have internationally renowned photographers, videographers, journalists, and storytellers in Aveiro for three days, and a theme that rarely comes up on stage: not what they did, but what transformed them and defined their path.
Hear the stories that changed these people. Some of them might change you too.
Will you join us on November 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2026, at the Aveiro Congress Center?
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24 January 2024, Monday
25 January 2024, Monday
We will soon announce the speakers who will inspire you on new adventures.
The Exodus Aveiro Fest was born from a simple conviction: an image can change the way we see the world.
Since 2017, Aveiro has hosted an international festival dedicated to travel and adventure photography and video, where real stories, lived in different geographies of the planet, come to life through the power of image and narrative.
For three days, internationally renowned photographers, filmmakers, and travellers will meet with an audience thirsty for inspiration to share stories of discovery, challenges, and encounters between cultures. Stories that reveal remote landscapes, resilient communities, and the profound relationship between humankind and nature.
Two days of great inspiration with the sharing of stories that seek to promote positive change in the world.
You can buy the Exodus Weekend 2026 or the Exodus Group Weekend 2026, which is suitable for groups of 5 or more people.
The weekend ticket gives access to both days (November 28th and 29th): €80 early-bird, €95 later, €120 if you buy now during the event, starting November 27th.
Includes:
And more things we will announce until the event.
Yes. The Exodus Group Weekend ticket for 5 or more people costs €75 per person as an early-bird, €90 later. You just need to add 5 Exodus Weekend tickets to get the extra discount. It includes everything the Exodus Weekend ticket does. It’s not sold on-site, so you’ll need to buy it in advance.
No. It ends at the end of September, and the price never drops: it goes up to €95 and, from November 27th, to €120 at the door. Those who buy today pay €40 less than those who decide at the door.
We have daily tickets: Saturday, November 28th for €70 and Sunday, November 29th for €60. Both increase by €10 from November 27th. They grant access to the day’s lectures, exhibitions, and brand booths.
If you can come for both days, the Exodus Weekend ticket is always worthwhile. Two daily tickets cost €130, and the weekend early-bird ticket is €80.
Yes, free of charge and up until the day of the event. Just email info@exodusaveirofest.com to make this request. We will then reply with further instructions.
Both. The international speakers speak in English, but we have automatic translation equipment to listen to and understand any speaker.
No. Many people come for the speakers, the trips, and the stories. The sessions are designed for anyone to appreciate.
We’ll announce the first names soon. If you want to be notified on the day, subscribe to our newsletter.
No. An Exodus Weekend ticket gives access to all activities and speaking sessions taking place during the festival days. Daily tickets give access only to that day’s event.
Unfortunately, no. The exhibition, held at the Centro de Congressos de Aveiro during the festival, is reserved for festival attendees.
Throughout the year, the images will be exhibited in the city of Aveiro, with free admission.
Posteriormente, as imagens estarão em exibição na cidade de Aveiro, com entrada gratuita.
The event takes place at the Centro de Congressos de Aveiro, Aveiro. You can find practical directions here.
The Aveiro Congress Centre is located at Cais da Fonte Nova, 3810-164 Aveiro, in a former ceramics factory next to the canal.
By train: This is the simplest way and the one we recommend. Aveiro station is about a 15-minute walk from the Congress Centre, practically straight through the city centre, with no uphill sections. Direct connections run from Porto (about 45 minutes) and Lisbon (about 2 hours).
By car — Aveiro has good access via the A25, A1 and A17 highways. The Cais da Fonte Nova area usually has paid parking spaces, and near the Melià Ria Aveiro there is a free unpaved parking lot.
By plane — The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro, in Porto. The metro runs from the airport to Campanhã station, and from there you can take a direct train to Aveiro. It takes about 2 hours to reach the event venue.
In Aveiro — the city centre is entirely within walking distance, and the Centro de Congressos de Aveiro is located within it. If you stay in the central area, you won’t need transportation during the weekend.
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