Athens Photo Festival is a biennial platform for photography and contemporary visual culture, international in scope, where images spark ideas and open public conversation.
10 June – 26 July 2026
We look forward to welcoming you in Athens.
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.
Athens Photo Festival is a biennial platform for photography and contemporary visual culture, international in scope, where images spark ideas and open public conversation.
10 June – 26 July 2026
We look forward to welcoming you in Athens.
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.
Save the Date
Save the Date
Save the Date
Save the Date
Athens Photo Festival 2026 opens its exhibitions on 10 June at the Benaki Museum / Pireos 138, bringing together artists from 32 countries across 3,000 square meters of exhibition space. Join us for the opening evening of the 2026 Main Program and experience a broad spectrum of contemporary photography through exhibitions, installations, screenings, performances, publications, and learning programs.
Exhibition Opening:
10 June 2026
Venue:
Benaki Museum / Pireos 138
Full program to be announced on 20 May
Portfolio Reviews
The Portfolio Reviews provide a dedicated forum for artists and photographers to present their work, receive constructive feedback, and build meaningful connections with leading professionals in the field.
This year, 60 photographers will have the opportunity to meet with 17 international experts — including festival directors, museum curators, publishers, editors, and critics — who will convene in Athens for a focused programme of dialogue and exchange.
Each participant will take part in up to 8 individual sessions, each lasting 20 minutes, designed to support professional development, critical feedback, and future opportunities for collaboration.
When: 15–16 June 2026
Where: Benaki Museum / Pireos 138
40 Years On
Inside APhF:24
Looking Back.
Moving On.
Nearly 40 years on, Athens Photo Festival keeps evolving—exploring new ideas, new forms, new voices, and new visions. We honour our history—and keep moving forward.