The live artist painting takes place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July. Monday the 30th has been designated as a viewing day and special family day with extra workshops for the kids. Each of the venues mentioned becomes a painting or music venue for the festival weekend, where visitors can chat to artists while they create their pieces.
Upfest is a FREE festival with all the artists painting for free and volunteers making it happen behind the scenes. No tickets are required but please do buy a programme on site and donate to NACOA.
Saturday 28th July: Live painting 11-7 pm (11-8pm South street Park)
Sunday 29th July: Live painting 11-7 pm, Tobacco Factory open from 10am
Monday 30th July: Viewing and family day 11-4pm
All bar venues open till late. See location listings for closing times, music line ups & event listings
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Toilets are located at, all main venues, with additional toilets on North st located opposite the masonic and North st Green, please use the facilities available as this is a residential area.
Disabled Toilets are Located at the Tobacco factory, Hen & Chicken, North st Green, Spotted Cow, South Street Park
There are two First aid points, one situated in the Tobacco Factory courtyard, the second at South Street Park.
There are two lost children points one situated in the Tobacco Factory courtyard, the second at South Street Park,
All lost property will go to the Upfest Gallery, 198 North Street, Southville Bristol BS3 1JF. You will be required to fill out a form with the details of the lost item so we can ensure the correct items are returned.
Is available at all Upfest Venues, Free drinking water is available at all bars, There is a re fillable water station at South Street Park, courtesy of Bristol Water.
Due to new licensing requirements, no alcohol can be taken onto South St Park, Or North St Green, only alcohol purchased in these areas may be consumed there.
Please Drink Responsibly and keep the festival a safe environment by not bringing glass to the festival.
We are very grateful that the community allows us to hold the festival here. This is a residential area please respect the neighbourhood by leaving venues quietly, using the bins and toilets provided.
Please help keep the area litter free by using the recycling points provided accross the festival site.
The festival is run by an amazing group of volunteers both from Upfest and our supported charity, Nacoa. Please be kind to them, because without them we wouldn’t have this great festival. To spot a volunteer look out for the hi-vis vests.