Upfest stories and street art walk
What you'll do
Explore the streets of Bedminster and discover the stories behind the art of Upfest, Europe's largest street art and graffiti festival.
As you take in each piece you’ll hear about Bristol's own street art story and the history of Upfest, which now attracts the world’s greatest graffiti artists each year. Around 100 artworks can be found in Bedminster and your host, Diedre, will reveal how each was created.
Get ready to discover the hidden gems of Upfest’s lesser known art, as well as globally acclaimed pieces like ‘Sea Change’ by Jody Thomas, featuring the climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.
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What you'll do
Explore the streets of Bedminster and discover the stories behind the art of Upfest, Europe's largest street art and graffiti festival.
As you take in each piece you’ll hear about Bristol's own street art story and the history of Upfest, which now attracts the world’s greatest graffiti artists each year. Around 100 artworks can be found in Bedminster and your host, Diedre, will reveal how each was created.
Get ready to discover the hidden gems of Upfest’s lesser known art, as well as globally acclaimed pieces like ‘Sea Change’ by Jody Thomas, featuring the climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.
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Yuup extras
- Every guest will receive a limited edition sketchbook and Posca pen
Facilities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Child friendly
- Parking
- Outdoors
COVID-19 guidelines
Groups limited to five + Guide. Designated stopping points are been pre-planned to give space to guests and members of the public.
On the day
The experience will go ahead rain or shine, so please wear comfortable clothing and dress for the weather, this is Bristol after all!
Changes happen, don't worry
About Upfest
Upfest was originally dreamt up to bring 20 like minded artists together for a day of painting in Bristol. Today, the Upfest organisation hosts Europe's largest street art and graffiti festival, right here in our city. Since 2008 everything from smaller pieces to large scale murals have been painted throughout Bedminster as part of their annual Upfest festival, and each year thousands of visitors walk the streets here to see these masterpieces. The Upfest Gallery on North Street shares year round exhibitions from some of the 2000+ artists who've created pieces for the festival.
View more experiences by UpfestYour host
Dee will be your host for this experience. She'll take you through the past and future of Upfest, as well as Bristol's street art, giving you the inside scoop on Bedminster's larger pieces and hidden gems.
How to get there
What people are saying
Deirdre our host was very friendly and her enthusiasm and interest in street art shone through. She had chosen a range of works for us to view and was able to tell us about the artists, their backgrounds and their involvement in street art from the past. Very informative and interesting tour. Followed up with texts with suggestions for galleries and other tours which was much appreciated.
Dee was wonderful guide we really enjoyed strongly recommend it’s worth every penny. I would recommend to my friends in Sarajevo and London.
A really well informed host in Dee, she really knew her stuff! A really interesting tour, well worth the time and the money.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Upfest.
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What people are saying
Deirdre our host was very friendly and her enthusiasm and interest in street art shone through. She had chosen a range of works for us to view and was able to tell us about the artists, their backgrounds and their involvement in street art from the past. Very informative and interesting tour. Followed up with texts with suggestions for galleries and other tours which was much appreciated.
Dee was wonderful guide we really enjoyed strongly recommend it’s worth every penny. I would recommend to my friends in Sarajevo and London.
A really well informed host in Dee, she really knew her stuff! A really interesting tour, well worth the time and the money.
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