Darwin Street Art Festival 2023
The Street Art Festival returns
The streets of Darwin are about to burst into a riot of colours and creativity as the Darwin Street Art Festival returns for its seventh year. This festival is a celebration of talented artists who breathe life into the city's outdoor spaces, making it a must-visit event.
Starting in Alice Springs, the festival road tripped up the Stuart Highway making stops at Pine Creek and Katherine to paint murals along the way. The festival then reached the Darwin suburbs before the final murals were painted on the streets of the CBD.
By Miss Polly on Aralia Street in Nightcliff
By Marnie Jay, on the corner of Peel Street and Shadforth Lane in the CBD
The start of a new tradition
The Darwin Street Art Festival was launched in 2017, and since then we’ve seen street art take off right around Darwin. City walls and buildings have become canvases for some incredible local and national artists.
In a successful first year 8 murals were painted by high profile interstate and local artists and in 2018, another 16 murals were completed in the CBD.
While the festival originally started in the CBD, expanding into the suburbs and the rest of the Territory has given artists the opportunity to showcase their works to a bigger audience. Locals and visitors also get to enjoy more vibrant street art!
By PRESS Play on Aralia Street in Nightcliff
The Darwin Street Art Festival - Darwin CBD
The following artists have gifted us with stunning murals around the CBD:
- Jesse Bell
- Marnie Jay
- Marita Albers
- Kaff-eine
- Shilo
- Tylah Saunders
- Cindy May
The festival also completed the 3rd large panel in Austin Lane, as well as a spectacular mural on Garamilla Boulevard which can be seen from Travelodge.
Collaboration between Kaffeinepaints & Mimmimdesign in Nightcliff behind Lucky Bay Cafe
By Bidjpidji ART on Oleander Street in Nightcliff
By Catherine Mills in the Nightcliff Market area (enter via Oleander Street)
Where can I find street art in Darwin?
Explore the Street Art map to discover new and existing murals. You’ll be able to see where each artwork is located and the artist who painted it.
To really experience the artwork, download the Darwin Street Art Festival app and embark on a self-guided tour. This will give you an insight into the stories behind each piece and help to make sure you don’t miss any murals on hidden laneway walls!
The app also features over a dozen augmented reality pieces, bringing artwork to life for an incredible street art experience!
