The city of Soufli in northern Greece once lay along the Silk Road. It was an important European centre for silk production in the 19^th century and still maintain this industry, from larvae to finished fabric, albeit on a smaller scale. In this unique environment, the Swedish Institute at Athens brings together students from Konstfack, the Stockholm University of Arts, Craft and Design, and students from the corresponding Athens institution Athens School of Fine Arts.

The Swedish Institute at Athens supports «ΦΥΣΙΣ», a group exhibition at T.A.F. / the art foundation featuring Swedish artist Ingela Nilsson, on view from 29 October to 15 November 2026.

Warmly welcome to an evening exploring Swedish–Greek connections in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Philhellenism before Messolonghi
An evening of Swedish-Greek connections in the 18^th and 19^th centuries.

The event will take place on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 19.00 at the Swedish Institute at Athens, Mitseon 9.

Please note that seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Celebrate this year’s European Day of Languages with us at the Pedion tou Areos in Athens!

Saturday 26 September 2026, 10.00 - 14.00 Pedion tou Areos, Αrion area.

This year’s Greek Film Days in Stockholm are dedicated to Pantelis Voulgaris, one of Greece’s most acclaimed and influential film directors and a leading figure of the New Greek Cinema movement. The programme is organized by the Swedish Institute at Athens, the Greek Cultural House Foundation and the Women’s Section of the Greek Association in Stockholm.

The Swedish Institute at Athens and Nordic Academy are delighted to invite you to an author evening in Swedish with ARNE DAHL, one of Sweden’s most widely read authors.

When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Where: Swedish Institute at Athens, Mitseon 9

The Swedish Institute at Athens and Vakxikon Publications are pleased to invite you to a book presentation of Ida Therén’s novel To Embrace a Waterfall.

Wednesday, 16 September 2026, at 7:00 pm
Swedish Institute at Athens, Mitseon 9

Join the Swedish Institute at Athens, together with the Swedish Church in Greece, the Nordic Academy, the Swedish-Greek Club, and SWEA, for an evening of classic Swedish outdoor games at Common Grounds Festival.

On Friday, 17 July, from 7:00–8:30 pm, we invite you to discover (or rediscover!) two beloved Swedish summer traditions: Brännboll and Kubb. Whether you’re an experienced player or trying them for the very first time, everyone is welcome.