Okay, so I’ve been wanting to dive into the world of street art for a while now. It’s just so vibrant and expressive, you know? I finally decided to go all-in and find some of the best global street art festivals. Here’s how I went about it.

Started with some Brainstorming
First, I grabbed my notebook and jotted down everything I already knew (or thought I knew) about street art festivals. Honestly, it wasn’t much! I knew a couple of big names, but that was about it. I needed a plan.
Hit up the Search Engines
Next, I fired up my laptop and started searching. I used simple search terms like “best street art festivals,” “top mural festivals,” “global graffiti events,” things like that. I wanted to get a broad overview first, see what popped up.
Sifting Through the Results
Man, there’s a lot of stuff out there! I spent a good chunk of time just clicking through websites, travel blogs, and even some online magazines. I was looking for recurring names, festivals that kept getting mentioned as being awesome. I made a list in my notebook, crossing off any that seemed too small or not really focused on street art.
I focused on the content from those results,Summarizing several impressive festivals
Digging Deeper
- I started looking for festivals’ official websites.
- Checked out their past artists.
- Scrolled through photo galleries.
- See if they matched my vibe.
Narrowing It Down
After all that research, I had a pretty solid shortlist. I ended up with five festivals that really stood out, based on their reputation, the quality of the art, and just the overall feel I got from their websites and social media. I’m not gonna lie, looking at all those amazing murals got me super hyped to actually go to one!

The Realization
Now that I have my list, I figured out, the hardest part is actually going to be choosing which one to attend first! They all look incredible. I guess that’s a good problem to have, right?