At a glance
12–16 November
Five days, Thursday to Monday.
Since 1993
The fair's 33rd year.
Onassis Ready
Strati Tsirka 2, Agios Ioannis Rentis.
~6 km
From Ioulianou 50, about 15–20 minutes by taxi.
What Art Athina is
Art Athina is organised by the Hellenic Art Galleries Association. It's a selling fair: galleries bring works by their artists and the works are for sale. You don't need to buy anything to go, though. Most visitors come to see, in one afternoon, what the Greek and international art scene is doing today, something that would otherwise take dozens of gallery visits all over the city.
In recent years the fair was held at the Zappeion. In 2026 it moves to Onassis Ready, the Onassis Foundation's venue in a former plastics factory, because the Zappeion is closing for renovation.
Each gallery sets up its own space.
Painting, prints, photography: side by side.
Large works that wouldn't fit in an ordinary gallery.
Most people come simply to look.
Hours and tickets
The 2026 opening hours and prices are announced on the fair's website, art-athina.gr. To give you an idea: in 2025 Art Athina was open daily 12:00–21:00, with a €10 ticket and €8 reduced for students, the unemployed and over-65s. Allow two to three hours to see it at your own pace.
How to get to Onassis Ready
- Taxi from Ioulianou 50: the simplest way. The route is about 6 kilometres, via Konstantinoupoleos and Petrou Ralli.
- Petrou Ralli → Agios Ioannis Rentis: the taxi turns off Petrou Ralli into the Rentis industrial zone.
- Strati Tsirka 2: the entrance of Onassis Ready.
Without traffic the drive takes around 10 minutes; in the afternoon allow 15–20. Rentis is an industrial area with no metro station nearby, so we suggest a taxi for the way back too.
🎨 From Ioulianou 50 to Onassis Ready
About 6 km by taxi. Tap Onassis Ready for the route in Google Maps.
Kathy's tip: go on a weekday, Thursday or Friday, when it's less crowded than at the weekend. Ask the driver for «Onassis Ready, Strati Tsirka 2» and keep a taxi number for the way back, as not many pass through the industrial zone.
Frequently asked questions
When is Art Athina in 2026?
From Thursday 12 November to Monday 16 November, at Onassis Ready.
Do I have to buy a work?
No. The fair is open to everyone with an entry ticket; buying is optional.
Is it in the centre?
No. Onassis Ready is in Agios Ioannis Rentis, about 6 kilometres from Ioulianou 50. A taxi is the easiest option.
How much time do I need?
Two to three hours if you want to see all the booths.
— Kathy
