Canberra's annual graffiti festival expands with exhibition this October
A graffiti festival returns to Canberra's Woden drains in October with an art show.
West Australian artist Marilyn Tuna is organizing the second annual Killing of Canberra festival at Woden drains. The place hosts the Southern Hemisphere's largest legal graffiti canvas.
Last year's event was believed to be the first time the drains were painted end-to-end in one event. The event proved popular enough to return.
This year has a new gallery show. Artists can sell their finished works there.
This gives creators money for their effort. The local government has backed the event.
This means artists can work in daylight. They don't have to sneak around.
Tuna said the focus is on showing street art as a real art form, not as vandalism. She hopes the festival becomes an annual draw.
- Woden drains, Canberra
- Location
- Marilyn Tuna
- Organizer
- October 2026
- Event timing
- Southern Hemisphere
- Largest legal space in region
Why it mattersLegal public art projects can build community pride. They can give talented artists a recognized platform. Research suggests they may also deter antisocial graffiti.
AustraliaCanberra residents now have access to a world-class street art event on their doorstep, and the festival showcases Australian artists and creative spaces to a growing audience.
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