Photobiennale, organized by the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography, is the biggest photography festival in Greece and has become a reference point. By presenting works of well known photographers in exhibitions with the participation of artists from all over the world, the PhotoBiennale spreads all over the city of Thessaloniki in more than 40 venues (museums, galleries, historical places, monuments, institutions and other spaces) and in more than in 10 cities in collaboration with 100 institutions.

Since 2000 is being organized by the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography. It takes place in spring from mid-April and all throughout May. The Photobiennale has developed a structure that aims at enveloping a greate spectrum of activities from main exhibitions to master-classes, portfolio reviews, photo press, slide shows, film and video projections and out-door installations. The Photobiennale is a biennial photography meeting which takes place in Thessaloniki and in other Greek cities as well it hosts each year over 200 photographers / artists from Greece and abroad. It is being realized in collaboration with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Museums, cultural organizations, foreign institutions, the Municipality of Thessaloniki and private galleries. Devoted to bringing together artists from different milieus and in creating a platform for Greek and international photographers from Greece and abroad it aims at becoming one of the most important meetings in the southeastern part of Europe.

Apart from the Main Program, the event encompasses parallel events and activities, like the Portfolio Reviews and the international photography Award Cedefop Photomuseum which is related to the topic of work.