WELCOME TO COUNTRY AND OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Join us for a special celebration as we officially launch the 2026 Benalla Street Art Festival! Come along to meet this year’s talented participating artists and curator, hear about the exciting program ahead, and be part of the festival buzz from the very beginning. Light refreshments will be provided
EUROPEAN ENERGY KIDZZONE
Take the kids for a raft of fun and free activities, including rock painting, nature arts and crafts, henna body painting, facepainting, creative community hub activities, and giant games. The Kidzzone is ideally positioned adjacent to the playground, Splash Park and bouldering wall, and proudly supported by European Energy. Friday 17 April 10am-3pm – Nature […]
Creative Cafe’s & Spaces Arts Trail
Explore Benalla’s Creative Cafe’s & Spaces Arts Trail where local cafes and venues host Art Boxes for people to get creative while waiting for their coffee or meal.
Sensory Friendly Candle
Ambilite Candle Co. presents inclusive, sensory-friendly candle-making workshops.
GUIDED STREET ART WALKING TOURS
Time Slots for all days: 11am and 2pm Take a guided tour of Benalla’s newest Festival walls. Please wear comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water.
Bars On the Go at the Shed
Unwind to a curated playlist of music, grab a slice of pizza or bite to eat, and enjoy a selection of beers, local wines, pre-mixed spirits, and Fantasy Cocktails set against iconic murals.
WORKSHOP: Play with Flow Alcohol Ink
Explore colour and flow in this beginner-friendly art workshop. Create a vibrant abstract piece to take home. Ages 16+.
WORKSHOP: GLASS & Resin ART
Friday Time Slots: 5pm – 7pmSaturday Time Slots: 10am – 12pm; and 1pm – 3pm Discover the magic of glass and resin art. Create your own gorgeous, framed artwork. No experience necessary. All materials provided.
ARTIST TALK: HA-HA
Explore the practice of HA-HA, a contemporary Australian artist whose work critically examines the forces shaping modern life, including the pervasive influence of mass media, the rise of artificial intelligence, the commodification of culture, and the shifting nature of labour in a digital age.
WORKSHOP: PROSECCO AND PICASSO
Get ready for a fun-filled night of painting, bubbles, and great company! Join Tank from the Shepparton Brewery as he guides you step-by-step through a relaxed paint and sip experience — no skills required. Just turn up, grab a drink, and unleash your inner Picasso.