While Melbourne, New York, Berlin and Buenos Aires, among other cities, are leading the world when it comes to beautifying their streets with art, Brisbane isn’t slouching far behind. In fact, with each passing edition of the annual street art festival, the city is climbing the ranks of street art hotspots around the globe.
Returning to its roots in 2023 with its eighth edition, Brisbane Street Art Festival kicks off on Saturday, May 6 and will continue through until Sunday, May 21.
If the program is anything like last year’s, you can expect live murals, workshops, special events, and a few artist talks as well.
Last year, 50 new murals were painted by local and international artists, going up on walls right across the city. From the RNA showgrounds to the Brisbane Airport, the Howard Smith Wharves and Queen Street Mall to the Princess Theatre and South Bank too, plenty of facades got fresh licks of paint.
The sixteen-day festival also included music with parties at Superordinary and Felons Beer Hall.
You might be able to pick up some new skills too, including aerosol masterclasses and digital illustration classes.
You can visit the website for updates.
The 2023 program of Brisbane Street Art Festival will be announced soon.