2nd Street Photo Festival 2026

The Street Photo Festival Athens is a Greek street photography festival, with the 2026 edition the festival's 2nd. The festival is hosted at the Athens School of Fine Arts, with the open-call exhibition running December 12 through 20, 2026.

The submission model is free to apply, contribute-only-on-selection: the call accepts entries at no cost, but selected photographers contribute €50 toward festival expenses (printing, installation, hosting). Cash prizes: €400 first place, €300 second, €200 third. All selected photographers receive a Certificate of Participation and Achievement.

The 2026 jury comprises Aude Delannoy Dib (French street photographer based in the UAE), Brad Jones (NYC-based street photographer), and Eleni Mouzakiti (curator and photographer, Artistic Director of House of Lucie Athens) — three perspectives spanning continents and roles.

Eligibility is open internationally. Each photographer submits 1 to 3 original photographs in high resolution: minimum 4000 pixels on the long side, in JPG or TIFF at 240–300 dpi. Submissions go via WeTransfer or cloud service to contest@streetphotofestival.gr, with a Word document containing contact information, country, Instagram, and website. Festival retains the right to use selected images for festival promotion (with photographer credit). The 2026 deadline is May 31.