SWG3 and Yardworks Studio have announced the return of Yardworks Festival, bringing back the yearly celebration of street art and graffiti. The festival is set to host some of the world’s biggest and best urban artists in Glasgow, with 2025 expected to be the biggest year yet.
Yardworks Festival is taking place on May 3 and 4 at the Galvanizers Yard outdoor space, the leading multi-disciplinary arts venue. The space will transform into a kingdom of colour and creativity, giving local talent the chance to work side-by-side with well-known artists including Sofles (Australia), Bacon (Canada), Zurik (Colombia/Spain), Nuno Viegas (Portugal), Jeks (USA) and more.
Guests can expect upcycling workshops using repurposed cans from the festival and previous Yardworks projects, as well as enjoy street food and craft cocktails. There are also lots of things to do along Eastvale Place, the street leading down to SWG3, which will be closed off to traffic, with artists working throughout the whole road.
Mia McGregor returns with The Cube, inviting festival-goers to explore an ever-evolving, multi-dimensional graffiti installation. Visitors of all ages can leave their mark on an interactive graffiti wall, while those looking to push their creative limits can take part in an ambitious world record attempt.
Gary Mackay aka Gaz Mac, SWG3 Studio Director and Yardworks co-founder, said: “Every year, Yardworks brings together an incredible mix of artists, from pioneers of the graffiti scene to fresh new talent pushing the artform forward.
This year’s festival is shaping up to be one of our most exciting yet, with an expanded artist lineup and new workshops that celebrate not just graffiti and street art, but the wider creative culture that surrounds it. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to SWG3 and see these incredible artists bring the venue to life once again.”
You can buy your tickets here.