The 2026 Benalla Street Art Festival ran from 17th to 19th April with perfect autumn weather, lots of wall art and other associated activities and a great vibe throughout the town.
This blog is looking at the works in progress during the week-end.
2026 Mascot : Rakali by Mimi Leung
Timur Fork at GOTAFE Bridge Street
JUZPOP in the Post Office laneway
Gus Eagleton in Town Hall laneway
Mattie Davo in laneway through to Denny Street carpark
SARSAR in laneway beside the shoe shop, 103 Bridge Street
Stephanie Cartledge inside the Visitor Information Centre
The P12 Project in Denny Street car park, wall at North East Podiatry parking area
A make-over for the shipping container at The Shed
There were also exhibitions, hands-on art activities, artist talks, guided tours, lots of music, market stalls, workshops, a Brocante antique market, buskers, cinema, book signing, food vans & stalls, bars & coffee shops and lots more.
The Riff Raff band added a bright touch as they wandered around town playing infectious music.
Krimsone on rear wall within Denny Street car park
Jasmine Crisp on Wheelie Awesome Bike Repairs wall on corner of Church & Carrier Streets
MurOne at Primal Health Club carpark in Carrier Street
Madwings in laneway between Smith Dosser & RedB4, Bridge Street
Kitsune Jolene at The Shed 126 -128 Bridge Street
There are also other works by local youth groups, newcomers to wall art and special commissions.
Uncle Chris Thorne and Anganya Artists on wall beside Tomorrow Today and the RSL in Nunn Street.
Amac on the side wall of the Town Hall, in the laneway
'The Allure of Gold: All That Glitters' by Ling 'explores how value is constructed and perceived in contemporary society.' A thought provoking exhibition.
The Riff Raff band added a bright touch as they wandered around town playing infectious music.
My next post will feature the completed walls from the 2026 Benalla Street Art Festival. Be sure to come back and look at these amazing works of art. Better still, be sure to come and visit Benalla and see them for yourselves.
