Activities

UPFEST PRESENTS mt Masking Tape Collaborative Mural, participants will work with Alix Smith from Tape Art Project to create a large wall mural made entirely from tape

UPFEST PRESENTS Artists Exhibitions, check here to find all the venues hosting exhibitions featuring artwork from our artists.

UPFEST PRESENTS Acting Out for some Drama Fun games with an Arty Twist!

UPFEST PRESENTS Spray paint Workshops run by Bristol's own Street Artist Acerone. Don’t miss the chance to work alongside Acerone and create your very own personalised piece of street art.

UPFEST PRESENTS Draw a Bristol Dinosaur with Andy Council supported by Faber-Castell colouring pencils.

UPFEST PRESENTS Can Art with Rose Popay. After proving hugely popular at Upfest 2022, Rose is back with a tonne of empty spray cans and she'll help you discover your inner artist, helping you create a masterpiece to take home.

UPFEST PRESENTS The Saturday DJ Sessions. Join us at the Tobacco Factory Courtyard each Saturday 12 - 8pm.

UPFEST PRESENTS an introduction to metal recycling and precious metal jewellery. Have you ever wondered how silver and gold jewellery is made? Silver & Steel on East Street specialises in recycled precious metal jewellery and workshops.

UPFEST PRESENTS Kid Crayon's Drink and Draw at the Dame. Feel free to bring your sketchpads but paper and all materials will be provided. Sorry kids over 18's only on this one.

UPFEST PRESENTS Spray paint Workshops run by Bristol's own Street Artist Acerone Don’t miss the chance to work alongside Acerone and create your very own personalised piece of street art.

UPFEST PRESENTS Blood and Butchery in Bedminster. Bedminster’s older than Bristol, and this 5★ walking tour takes you to extraordinary, forgotten places where amazing things happened.

UPFEST PRESENTS Street Photography Workshop. A rare opportunity to take a practical street photography workshop with professional street photographer Colin Moody.

UPFEST PRESENTS mt Masking Tape Workshops with Artist Alix Smith from Tape Art Project, Participants will create their own Tape Art pieces to take home

UPFEST PRESENTS POSCA Customisation Station. Feel a need for some colour in your home? Then bring down an item to customise from clothing to kitchenware - the Upfest crew will be on hand to share tips and tricks.

UPFEST PRESENTS POSCA Doodle Wall. Do you want to have a try and see how awesome Posca are? Or maybe you just feel like a bit of a doodle.

UPFEST PRESENTS Street Art Tours. Explore the vibrant and captivating murals adorning the streets of Bedminster, immersing yourself in their artistic allure. Join Lindsey on a guided tour to discover the stories behind the talented artists and the compelling art gracing the city's streets.

UPFEST PRESENTS Nacoa Kids Area. This year the Nacoa kid’s area is back, partaking in everything sticky and colourful from badge making and face painting to making giant paintings.