Summary
Event Details
The 8th Photopolis Festival returns to Agrinio, with its main events running from 3 to 11 October 2026 and bringing together photography exhibitions, international creators, presentations, portfolio reviews and a two-day film festival.
The opening takes place on Saturday 3 October at 20:00 at the Agrinio Old Municipal Market, while admission to all events is free.
The press release defines 3–11 October as the period for the main events. The current official Photopolis website lists the overall festival as running until 31 October, as some individual exhibitions continue beyond the central programme.
The exhibition programme
The Peripheral Vision section, curated by Eleni Mouzakiti, presents six photographic projects:
- Erofili Gagani — Eye for An Eye
- Marianthi Efthymiou — Incomplete Shed
- Petros Kokkolis — Laconia
- Christos Rontogiannis — Living in the West
- Giorgos Skouloudis — Alpheios
- Pavlos Fysakis — Go Tell The Mountain
The broader exhibition programme also includes Alexandros Syrogiannoulis with Geometries, Desires and Dreams: Stories from 20th-century Agrinio. The festival’s official programme presents it separately as The Library Project Vol. IV, curated by Pinelopi Petsini.
Parallel Views and Photofolios:26
The Parallel Views section includes Photofolios:26, curated by Eleni Mouzakiti, with projects by Abdelrahman Alkahlout, Anton Bou, Asteriana Arvaniti, Isabelle Hayeur, John Boaz, Jorge Gutierrez Lucena, Lila Zotou and Morganna Photography.
Aude Delanoy Dib’s Rang er Shohor, curated by Panos Kaltsas, is shown at Agrinio’s Central Square, while Brad Jones’ A Fragile Utopia, also curated by Panos Kaltsas, is hosted at KOINSEP Taxidevousa.
House of Lucie Agrinio hosts the Photojournalism Prize (PJP) 2026, featuring 15 photographers according to the press release and curated by Hossein Farmani. The Papastratos Tobacco Warehouses host PISTI (Faith), curated by Francois Langella and bringing together photographers from several countries.
Presentations, portfolio reviews and House of Lucie Agrinio
The parallel programme includes presentations and discussions with Brad Jones and Anton Bou. Portfolio reviews will be held with Hossein Farmani, Anton Bou, Lila Zotou and Eleni Mouzakiti, offering participants an opportunity to present their work to people active in the international photography scene.
House of Lucie Agrinio has a prominent role in this year’s programme. The venue now operates in collaboration with the Photopolis Festival and has become a permanent part of the city’s photography ecosystem.
Photopolis Film Festival on 10 and 11 October
The main events conclude with the Photopolis Film Festival on 10 and 11 October at the ANESIS Municipal Cinema. The programme includes 12 selected short films, and the second evening concludes with awards for Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Film.
The festival’s official page lists 21:00 as the starting time for the two evenings of screenings.
Venues and access
Events take place across Agrinio, including the Old Municipal Market, House of Lucie Agrinio, Papastrateio Hall, the Papastratos Tobacco Warehouses, Central Square, KOINSEP Taxidevousa and the ANESIS Municipal Cinema.
The main events will be accompanied by a 140-page catalogue, along with printed programmes for the exhibitions and short-film screenings. Admission is free.
Updated details are available in the official Photopolis Festival programme.
What we think
For image-makers, the value of Photopolis lies not only in the number of exhibitions but in the combination of seeing work in person, receiving portfolio feedback and meeting photographers and curators directly. The spread across multiple venues gives the festival a broader footprint in Agrinio, while visitors should check the official programme before travelling because some exhibitions continue beyond 11 October.
Frequently asked questions
When do the main events of the 8th Photopolis Festival take place?
From 3 to 11 October 2026. The official website states that some exhibitions within the wider festival continue until 31 October.
When and where is the opening?
Saturday 3 October at 20:00 at the Agrinio Old Municipal Market.
Is admission free?
Yes. According to the press release, admission to all events is free.
When is the Photopolis Film Festival?
On 10 and 11 October 2026 at the ANESIS Municipal Cinema. The official festival page lists a 21:00 start time.
Which venues are involved?
Events take place across Agrinio, including the Old Municipal Market, House of Lucie Agrinio, Papastrateio Hall, the Papastratos Tobacco Warehouses, Central Square, KOINSEP Taxidevousa and the ANESIS Municipal Cinema.
