03/03/2026
OFFICIAL STATEMENT – Brisbane Street Art Festival 2026
After more than a decade of transforming Brisbane’s walls and public spaces into living art, we have some deeply disappointing news to share.
BSAF will not be taking place in 2026. This was not a decision we came to lightly. Over many months, our small and dedicated team explored every available avenue to secure the funding needed to present a festival worthy of this city. Despite that sustained effort, we were unable to proceed.
A free, large-scale public art festival of BSAF’s scope depends on meaningful investment from government and partners. That investment did not come together for 2026. We are continuing to engage with all levels of government and the arts sector to make the case for renewed support.
A Decade That Changed This City
Since 2016, BSAF has supported hundreds of artists to deliver more than 400 works of public art across Brisbane — from Northshore to Spring Hill, the Airport to the CBD. We’ve brought world-class artists to our streets: Rachael Sarra, Fintan Magee, Sofles, Guido van Helten, Adnate, Said Dokins, Sor Two, and many more. BSAF has not just displayed art. It has created artists, built careers, sparked conversations, and made the case that public space belongs to everyone.
Building The Path To 2027
This is a pause, not a full stop. We are forming a 2027 steering group, bringing together artists, cultural leaders, and community advocates, to build the foundations for BSAF’s return. We’ll be sharing updates on that work and our advocacy for the sustained public arts investment this city deserves.
If you believe in what BSAF represents, we need your voice now. Write to your local councillor. Share this statement. Tag us and tell your story. Every message sent is a vote for the kind of city Brisbane chooses to be.
To our artists, volunteers, partners, and audiences, you didn’t just attend this festival. You made it.
The walls are still out there. The art is still standing. And so are we.
With love, gratitude and determination,
Lincoln Savage & Joelle Wong
Brisbane Street Art Festival