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UPFEST 2026 Saturday Sessions 🎨 The painting might be have wrapped up but we’re here until 10pm with some serious tunes 🙌 What a way to start the festival, a HUGE thanks to each and every one of our artists who came out, painted and got stuck in today👏 Catch @carla_james_artist , @d.f.t.e , @florist.ldn , @hypograffiti , @kidcrayon1 , @miss.birdy , @mister.samo and more painting across Bedminster and Southville tomorrow. Head to the website to he’s who about and find them on the map. We’ll be back at @tobacco_factory next Saturday for more live painting and workshops, but our artists will be painting across Bedminster and Southville all week! Head to our website to check out the UPFEST map or come down to the gallery to grab one. Big thanks to @aceagrams , @posca_uk , MTN Spraypaint, @nicheframes , @bristolbeerfactory , @bristolbid , @cabotcircus and @wg_scaffold for helping make UPFEST 2026 happen❤️

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We caught up with some of our first time UPFEST artists at @tobacco_factory including @eliza_coli , @wollerstam and @billieappleton . An incredible day with some incredible artwork created❤️ a HUGE thank you to all of our artists who came out today! The painting might be finished but the fun doesn’t stop there! Head to @spirited.bristol for a Q&A with @giulia_blocal_riva as she discusses her book As Seen on the Streets of London, or stick around at Tobacco Factory for live DJs till 10PM

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Day One of UPFEST is already buzzing with some incredible murals popping up around Bedminster and Southville 🤘 Have you checked out today’s live painting session @tobacco_factory ? Our artists are here painting throughout the day so grab your crew, head down, check it out and get stuck in with live music until 10pm Big thanks to @aceagrams , @posca_uk , MTN Spraypaint, @nicheframes , @bristolbeerfactory , @bristolbid , @cabotcircus and @wg_scaffold for helping make UPFEST 2026 happen❤️

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Spotted at @bristolbeerfactory 🙌 We spotted our UPFEST 2026 festival artist @melo.grafic who will be painting all weekend. Swing by to see how this brand new mural progresses over the next few days! Just across the road you’ll also find @cheba_bristol , @iain.macarthur , @hypograffiti @mentsism and more painting behind Aldi all weekend long🎨

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UPFEST 2026 - we’re back 🙌 If you’re out and about today, grab your map at the gallery or @tobacco_factory where our Saturday sessions are in full swing! Workshops and crafts sessions with @angusarts85 and more, @posca_uk doodle hut, live painting at the Tobacco Factory and DJs until 10pm We’re bringing you all the action with our mural artists throughout the day. Come on down and get stuck in! All of our workshops have been supported by @acegrams , MTN and @posca_uk - thank you 🫶

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9 hours ago

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UPFEST 2026 starts today 🎨 From today, walls across Bedminster and Southville will start transforming as artists arrive in Bristol and murals begin appearing across the city over the next 17 days. If you’re heading down this weekend, make sure you check out the first of our Saturday Sessions at Tobacco Factory. DJs, live painting and plenty happening throughout the day while the murals continue to take shape across BS3 🎶 Huge thanks to our partners and supporters MTN Spraypaint, @posca_uk , @nicheframes , @bristolbeerfactory , @bristolbid , @cabotcircus , and @wg_scaffold for helping make UPFEST 2026 happen ❤️ #Upfest2026

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1 day ago

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Throw back 2 of 4 and it's one of two from the incredible (and lovely) @simplebao at @upfest 2018 in collaboration with The Simpsons. I was hired to film 4 murals being painted over a weekend. I had gopros and video cameras running in 3 places across Bedminster at once with general public everywhere 😱 It was all the fun!!!!! Upfest 2026 looks quite different to the old days on North Street impassable to traffic with visitors but it will be RAD.

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ONE DAY TO GO! With less than 24 hours until UPFEST 2026 is officially underway, have you planned your weekend? Walk, cycle or travel by bus to see us - we’re well connected with bus stops and train stations nearby and we’d love for you to travel sustainably to see our artists in action! You can plan your route via the map on our website to make the most of the action. Don’t forget to check our calendar for the full schedule of events, workshops and live painting dates so that you don’t miss a single piece of the action. See you soon, Bristol! 🤩 Credits to @cheograff for his amazing work on the UPFIRST bus pictured! #Upfest2026

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2 days ago

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🫟DID YOU KNOW THERE’S A BBF x UPFEST BEER?🫟 Celebrate EUROPE’S LARGEST STREET ART FESTIVAL with Bristol Beer Factory. It happens right on our doorstep here in BS3, so naturally, we’ve got a beer for that 🍺 With label artwork by BRISTOL’S OWN @melo.grafic this collab celebrates the best our city has to offer. 100% of profits are donated directly to @upfest 🫶 UPFEST 26 is a Session IPA with a LEMON-ADE zing. Prysma Lemon & Tango with US hop Lemondrop squeezes this into a SWEET TANGY SUMMER DROP 🍋 BRIGHTEN THE STREETS, ONE CAN AT A TIME. Available at @bristolbeerfactorytaproom and selected outlets during Upfest while stocks last. Move quick, this will sell out 💨 Or let flavour of Bemmie come to you with UK WIDE DELIVERY. Link in bio to shop all LIMITED RELEASE BEERS 👆 BRISTOL BEER FACTORY | BREWED TO GIVE | DRINK WITH PURPOSE

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There’s plenty to get stuck into at UPFEST beyond the murals! 🙌🏻 Many of our workshops this weekend are drop-in sessions, so come and get involved this Saturday at Tobacco Factory - 10am-6pm! ✨Molly’s Craft Corner Sit down, join in and let your imagination run wild at a table full of crafty creations and hands-on fun! ✨Posca Doodle Hut Drop in, pick up a pen and get creative with free-flowing doodles and illustrations. ✨Posca Customisation Station Bring your own item or customise provided materials using Posca pens and paints. ✨Collaborative Tile Mural Help create a large-scale collaborative artwork alongside other festival-goers across the weekend. Suitable for all ages and abilities 🎨 All of our workshops have been supported by @acegrams , MTN and @posca_uk - thank you 🫶 #upfest2026

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3 days ago

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We are so excited to announce that the amazing @lukesmile91 will be up the scaffolding and painting our walls for @upfest festival THIS WEEKEND!

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3 days ago

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Always a Bristol icon! Love seeing @inkiegraffiti back at @upfest 2026 with another amazing mural. Buzzing to see the new mural ahead of Europe’s largest street art festival starting this Friday 🙌 📍Quakers Art Lane @cabotcircus Please follow @inkiegraffiti @david.multicapture #Inkie #Upfest2026 #Upfest #davidmulticapture

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