Waterford Walls Festival 2025 artist line-up and full programme announced

Waterford Walls, Ireland’s largest street art festival, returns to the city from August 8–17, 2025, with an electric line-up of 34 world-class artists descending on the streets to transform walls across the city over ten days of live mural painting, music, art trails, and community events.
 
The 2025 edition promises one of the most exciting programmes yet, with artists hailing from across the globe. International highlights include Rocket01 (UK), Nerone (France), and KMG (Scotland), whose large-scale murals will join Waterford’s growing collection of world-renowned street art.
 
A brand-new feature this year introduces citywide art trails led by stencil artist Dotmasters (UK) and tile installation artist Blackdoors (France), offering festival-goers a unique way to explore hidden corners of Waterford through playful, smaller-scale interventions.

The Festival Hub at the Forum will be the beating heart of the festival, hosting live music, craft beer courtesy of Number 21, and a rotating selection of local food trucks, creating a vibrant gathering point for artists, locals, and visitors alike.
 
Other programme highlights include the much-anticipated Street Party at Pocket Park on Saturday August 16, which will see Thomas Street come alive with an open-air celebration of street culture. Festival-goers can enjoy live painting sessions, breakdancing performances from Rhythm Walls, and a full line-up of DJs bringing the beats all afternoon. Elsewhere, the ever-popular Graffiti Jam will return, bringing together some of Ireland’s top graffiti artists for a day of spontaneous creativity and large-scale collaboration. Meanwhile, the Culture Connect programme will offer a deeper look into the world of street art through a series of talks, film screenings, and interactive public events; inviting audiences to engage with the stories, politics, and people behind the paint.
 
Festival Director Gabe McGuinness said: “Each year, Waterford Walls brings new energy, colour, and conversation to the city. 2025 is no different; with world-class talent, new interactive experiences, and more ways than ever to connect with the art and the artists. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Waterford this August.”
 
Waterford Walls is proudly supported by Waterford City and County Council, The Arts Council, and Creative Ireland. 2025 headline sponsors are Fitzgerald Power, Fewer Harrington, Colourtrend, and Montana Cans.
 
For full programme details, artist bios, and the latest updates, visit: www.waterfordwalls.ie or check them out on socials.