Hailed as the largest street and urban art festival in Europe, Upfest (upfest.co.uk) draws artists from all over the world to Bristol – renowned for its street art and the rumoured birthplace of Banksy – in July (29th-31st July) to paint at the festival’s home in Bedminster. Using the streets, walls, boards, double-decker buses, vans, cars and even a New York subway train as their canvas, more than 300 artists bring their brushes here each year.
Upfest remains true to its roots as a platform for some of the world’s most creative artists to get together and paint live in front of thousands of people, with the artwork remaining in situ until the following year. Held over one weekend, the festival also includes workshops, musical performances and other types of live entertainment.
Travel to the Festival
By rail the nearest train station Bristol Temple Meads, from there you can grab a taxi to Southville or take a really pleasant 25 minute walk along Coronation road. (follow signs for Bristol City Football Club then Tobacco factory)
By bus the Long Ashton Park and ride scheme drops off in Hotwells (10 minute walk across the river). From the centre First bus route No24 direct from town centre to North Street. From Hartcliffe/ knowle First bus No 75/76 to West street (5 min walk).
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