Platforms Project 2026

One of the city's largest celebrations of independent visual art returns for its fourteenth edition, taking over the vast industrial halls of the Former Public Tobacco Factory. Platforms Project serves as a massive international meeting point for artist-run spaces, non-profit collectives, and alternative art initiatives. Bringing together 66 artistic platforms and over 1,100 creators from 22 countries, the event offers a comprehensive look at global, grassroots contemporary art practices operating outside the traditional commercial gallery system.

The multi-day programme transforms the 1930s industrial monument into a hub for creative exchange, featuring live performances, curated workshops, and panel talks alongside the main gallery booths. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet international artists, discover emerging talent, and explore experimental works spanning multimedia installations, sculpture, and performance art. If the fair inspires you to dive deeper into the local art scene, you can easily turn it into a broader cultural crawl with our selection of some of the best galleries in Athens.