GET UP FEST NZ
Street Art Festival 2-9 March 2026
Street Art Festival 2-9 March 2026
New Zealand's Premier Week-Long Street Art Festival
2-9 March 2026
Celebrating creativity, connecting communities through interactive street art experiences and vibrant murals in the heart of New Plymouth's CBD
Week-long celebration of street art and culture
Local, national & international talent
Community members engaged annually
Permanent public artworks created
GET UP FEST NZ is dedicated to connecting communities through interactive experiences and involvement through street art and murals in public places. We advance education and promote arts by organizing an annual week-long festival featuring local, national, and international artists.
Our festival provides free and low-cost art exhibitions, workshops, and education for schools and the general public, making art accessible to everyone in our community.
Watch talented artists transform blank walls into stunning masterpieces throughout New Plymouth's CBD. Witness the creative process firsthand as murals come to life over the festival week.
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Participate in hands-on workshops led by professional artists. From spray paint techniques to stencil art, our educational programs cater to all ages and skill levels, with special programs for schools.
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Join interactive experiences that bring people together through art. From artist Q&As to community mural projects, GET UP FEST creates meaningful connections between artists and the public.
Get InvolvedGET UP FEST showcases incredible talent from New Zealand and around the world. Our featured artists bring diverse styles and perspectives to transform New Plymouth into an outdoor gallery.
From local New Plymouth artists to internationally renowned muralists, GET UP FEST attracts the best in street art. Our artists specialize in various styles including photorealism, abstract, graffiti, and contemporary street art.
Each artist brings their unique vision to create permanent public artworks that beautify our city and inspire our community for years to come.
Your support enables us to provide free and low-cost art education, bring world-class artists to New Plymouth, and create permanent murals that beautify our community. Every donation helps connect communities through art.
Registered Charity: CC63863
Donate NowSeven days of non-stop creativity from 2-9 March 2026. Experience live mural painting, artist talks, workshops, exhibitions, and more across New Plymouth's CBD.
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