Waterford Walls to celebrate 10th year this August

Waterford Walls Street Art Festival makes its grand return this August.

The festival will be celebrating its tenth outing from Friday, August 9, to Sunday August 18.

Over 45 walls are set to be transformed over the weeklong festival, the biggest amount to date.

The program for 2024 includes over 30 events featuring panel talks, street art movie screenings, guided tours, a breakdancing extravaganza, workshops for teens and more.

Artists from France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Peru, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, and the US will be taking part, including Irish artist Dan Leo, and American artists Chris 'Daze' Ellis and Jeks.

Festival Manager Gabe McGuinness is elated to be returning with a stacked line-up of arts and events.

He said: ‘We are thrilled to bring this amazing program of artists and events to Waterford. Celebrating ten years of Waterford Walls is a testament to the incredible support from the community and our sponsors. 

"We’re excited to see the city come alive with creativity and colour and invite everyone to join us in this unique celebration of art."

He continued: “In addition to lots of new walls, we have some old favourites returning. Louis Masai will be back to touch up his famous elephants on Thomas Hill, and will take on a new wall and exciting new piece of work.

Chris 'Daze' Ellis will be one of the featured artists. Daze is an iconic street artist, having started out in the 1970s on the underground scene in New York.

This year will see the inaugural street party at The Forum on The Glen, with live painting, music, food, and entertainment for all to enjoy. 

Waterford Walls is supported by Waterford Council, The Arts Council, Creative Ireland, Waterford Cultural Quarter, European Festival Association, Colourtrend Paints, Montana Cans, Number 21, Zinnia, Fyrefli, and Fitzgerald Power.