There's lots to do at the Benalla Street Art Festival 2025.
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Thursday, April 10
Welcome to Country and the Official Festival Launch
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The official launch of the festival and exhibitions by Jason Parker and Baby Guerrilla will take place on the Thursday before the festival’s official opening.
There will be a chance for the community to meet participating artists.
From 6pm-9pm at Benalla Art Gallery. Free entry.
Friday, April 11
Artist Talk: MEGGS
A Q&A session with artist MEGGS from 10am-11am at the Benalla Cinema, 14 Mair St. Free entry.
Guided Street Art Walking Tours
Explore the new 2025 festival street art with a guided tour.
At 11am and 1pm, starting at the Visitor Servicing Hub, 100 Bridge St East.
Adults - $10, or $40 which includes a merchandise pack. Tickets for children 12 and under are free. Booking is essential.
Performance: Jason Parker - Rise Ruin Renew Repeat
A live performance featuring movement, music and contemporary dance from 2pm-7pm at Benalla Art Gallery. Entry is $25 or $20 for gallery members.
Benalla Street Art Festival Lounge
Enjoy art, music, local DJs, cocktails and cheese boards from 4pm-7pm at Benalla Art Gallery. Free entry.
Those visiting the Benalla Street Art Festival 2025 Hub will be able to watch as artists create their murals.
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Saturday, April 12
Artist Talk: Gus Leunig
Conversation with local artist Gus Leunig about his practice from 10am-11am at Benalla Art Gallery. Free entry.
Kidzzone
Fun activities for kids, including games and circus activities led by Connected Circus. Also includes a street art workshops (for a nominal fee). Supported by the Benalla and District Social Inclusion Action Group, and Tomorrow Today.
From 10am-2pm at the Splash Park, 14 Mair St. Free entry.
Art Class: Kate Jenvey
Art class for kids, part of the Social Inclusion Action Group's funding, focusing on creative activities. From 10am-11.30am at Benalla’s Visitor Information Centre, 14 Mair St. Free entry.
Guided Street Art Walking Tours
Explore the new 2025 festival street art walls with a guided tour at 11am and 1pm. Starting at the Visitor Servicing Hub, 100 Bridge St East.
Adults - $10, or $40 which includes a merchandise pack. Tickets for children 12 and under are free. Booking is essential.
Artist Talk: Aurora Campbell
Artist Aurora Campbell talks about her vibrant work, which focuses on organic form brought to life using intricate lines and bold colours. From 2pm-3pm at the Benalla Cinema, 14 Mair St. Free entry.
Benalla Street Art Festival Lounge
Relax with art, local DJs, cocktails, and cheese boards from 4pm-7pm at Benalla Art Gallery. Free entry.
Sunday, April 13
Artist Talk and Demonstration: Valentin, aka NTB
Local artist Valentin, aka NTB, shares their street art practice and stencil technique with a live demonstration. From 10am-1pm at Benalla Art Gallery. Free entry.
Kidzzone
More kids' activities, including a circus led by Connected Circus and street art workshops (for a nominal fee). Supported by the Benalla and District Social Inclusion Action Group, and Tomorrow Today. From 10am-2pm at the Benalla Splash Park, 14 Mair St. Free entry.
Guided Street Art Walking Tours
A chance to take a guided tour of the new street art walls of 2025 at 11am and 1pm. Starting at the Visitor Servicing Hub, 100 Bridge St East.
Adults - $10, or $40 which includes a merchandise pack. Tickets for children 12 and under are free. Booking is essential.
Artist Talk: Spencer Harrison
Spencer Harrison discusses his work, especially his transformation of the Benalla Skate Park, blending formal abstraction and modern themes. From 2pm-3pm at the Benalla Cinema, 14 Mair St. Free entry.
Benalla Street Art Festival Lounge
End your day with relaxation, local DJs, cocktails and cheese boards in the festival lounge. From 2pm-4pm at Benalla Art Gallery. Free entry.
Festival Hub and closing party
There will be plenty of food and drink options at the Benalla Street Art Festival Hub.
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Kindly supported by Tricia Vale & Associates and located at The Shed, the 2025 Benalla Street Art Festival Hub will be a hive of activity.
Turn your hand to art making activities during the day, while watching official artists Adnate, Drez and MEGGS create their masterpieces.
Enjoy bar and pizza offerings from Bridge Road Brewers and food trucks from the region, while taking in the musical stylings of DJane Doe, Liv Cartledge, Rarebit Fiends, DJ Tash Poon, Corrinne Gilbert and The Torpedoes.
Celebrate the conclusion of the festival with a closing party at The Shed from 5pm to 8pm, Sunday, April 13.
Beyond the range of official events there is plenty to see, do and taste during your visit to the 2025 Benalla Street Art Festival.
Beyond the range of official events there is plenty to see, do and taste during your visit to the 2025 Benalla Street Art Festival. Scan this QR code to discover Fringe Events being offered by individuals, community groups and businesses.
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