Athens Photo Festival 2026

Athens Photo Festival is a biennial platform for photography and contemporary visual culture—international in scope, where images spark ideas and open public conversation.

Overview

Athens Photo Festival explores the impact of photography and visual culture on society today. Taking place in June and July, the festival brings together emerging and established artists and photographers from around the world. The Main Program unfolds at Benaki Museum / Pireos 138, occupying all of the museum’s exhibition spaces, while satellite exhibitions across the city extend the program and encourage community engagement.

The wide program also includes portfolio reviews, a talent lab, a photobook program, artist talks, a series of performances drawing inspiration from the works on view, and guided tours along with interactive sessions using participatory approaches.