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BIG NEWS... The Simpsons are coming to Upfest. That’s right, we’re welcoming the world’s most famous family to Bristol this summer as The Simpsons join the Upfest 10th birthday celebrations. Matt Groening himself has handpicked three upfest artists from across the globe to bring a touch of Springfield to South Bristol!

Upfest 2018 has confirmed its lead artist line-up with talent from across the UK, Europe and South America will be joining Upfest 2018 Festival Artist Jody and Bristol greats such as Inkie, Cheo, Soker, Voyder and Andy Council. Europe’s largest street art festival returns to the streets of South Bristol from 28 – 30 July celebrating its 10th year in style with 400 artists from 70 countries in attendance, including this year’s lead artists Insane51, L7m, London Police, Nomad Clan, Odeith, and Paris.

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This year, Upfest is teaming up with Ashton Gate to bring more than 100 artists to the stadium, creating a brand new area for the festival and the largest collection of live painting at the event.

To celebrate Morph’s 40th birthday, the team at Aardman has partnered up with Europe’s largest live street and urban art festival, Upfest to create an official portrait of the much-loved character.

Upfest 2017 promises to be the brightest and best yet as the world renowned festival returns to South Bristol with a jam-packed line-up of artistic talent from across the globe.