GET UP FEST NZ

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

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Days of Art

Week-long celebration of street art and culture

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Artists

Local, national & international talent

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Visitors

Community members engaged annually

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Murals

Permanent public artworks created

Our Mission

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.

Festival Highlights

Artists painting murals

Live Mural Painting

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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Street art workshop

Workshops & Education

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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Festival community gathering

Community Engagement

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.

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Meet Our Artists

GET 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.

Colorful street art mural

World-Class Talent

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.

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Help Us Bring Art to the Streets

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

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Festival 2026 Preview

Week-Long Program

Seven 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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Join the Team

Become part of GET UP FEST! We're seeking volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to help make Festival 2026 the biggest and best yet.

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