Benalla Street Art Festival is back in the spotlight this weekend as a must-visit destination for street art enthusiasts.

The Benalla Street Art Festival has officially opened for 2026, which will attract visitors from interstate and across Victoria – supporting local businesses in Benalla and surrounds.

The Benalla Street Art Festival is Australia's leading regional hub for street art. It boasts an impressive collection of murals by renowned Australian and International artists, leaving their mark on what is arguably Victoria's largest outdoor gallery.

The event officially takes place from Friday 17 April to Sunday 19 April in Benalla. But artwork is viewable any time after the official festival.

Benalla Street Art Festival promises to deliver more than just murals. It will feature a diverse program, including immersive art experiences, exhibitions, artist talks, public forums, guided walking tours and the addition of over a dozen new murals.

The festival has been funded through the latest round of the Labor Government’s $38 million Regional Events Fund – which has also supported local events such as the Mansfield Lantern Festival, Man from Snowy River Bush Festival, Wandiligong Nut Festival and the Art of Flight Festival in Benalla.

The fund is delivered by Visit Victoria and supports festivals, sporting events and art exhibitions that create local jobs, boost tourism and showcase Victoria’s regional communities. It offers up to $500,000 for major events of national or international significance and up to $50,000 for events that draw visitors from across the state and country.

In the past year, regional events across the state have attracted more than a million attendees and led to more than 300,000 hotel nights being booked. Since 2016, the Government’s Regional Events Fund has supported more than 450 events across regional Victoria.

More information about the fund can be found at corporate.visitvictoria.com/events/regional-events-fund.

Quote attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

“I’m thrilled that the Allan Labor Government is supporting the Benalla Street Art Festival again this year. Not only will it be an incredible spectacle, but it will help fill our hotels, pubs, cafes and businesses with visitors.”

“It’s fantastic to see the festival grow each year- events like this help people explore all that regional Victoria has to offer, contributing to our record $43.7 billion visitor economy.”

 “The festival brings thousands of people to my beautiful hometown, boosting the local economy and supporting local jobs. It has also reinvigorated Benalla, putting it on the world stage as a leader in street art.”