Graffiti workshops for festivals and events in Edinburgh
Welcome to the ultimate creative explosion for your next Edinburgh event! At Graffitifun, we specialise in bringing high-energy, interactive graffiti workshops to festivals across Scotland's vibrant capital. Whether you're planning a massive music festival at the Highland Centre or a boutique community fair in the Meadows, our professional street artists turn spectators into creators. We don't just show people how to paint; we give them the tools to express themselves on a massive scale. Our festival workshops are designed to be fluid, engaging, and visually spectacular, providing a unique focal point that keeps the crowd buzzing long after the paint has dried. Ready to make your mark? 🎉
Why choose us in Edinburgh?
Why settle for standard festival entertainment when you can give your audience a chance to pick up a spray can and join the street art revolution? Here is why our workshops are the highlight of any Edinburgh event:
- Massive visual impact: Our walls act as a dynamic, evolving piece of live decor that draws eyes from across the festival site. 💥
- Incredible social buzz: Participants love sharing photos of their work, giving your festival instant "Instagrammable" content. 📸
- Inclusive for all: From toddlers (with help) to teens and adults, everyone finds their inner artist when the paint starts flowing.
- Stress-free for organisers: We handle everything—set-up, insurance, materials, and the final clean-up. You just enjoy the vibes! 🏆
- Zero cancellation risk: With our roster of backup artists, the show always goes on, regardless of last-minute hitches. 💪
- Memorable takeaways: We can even set up smaller canvas workshops so visitors can take their own piece of street art home!
How it works
- Initial creative consultation: We chat about your festival's vibe, theme, and scale to tailor the perfect street art experience.
- Site survey & planning: We determine the best location within your event grounds for maximum visibility and safety.
- Professional set-up: Our team arrives early to set up mobile walls, protective floor coverings, and our vibrant spray station.
- Artist demonstration: Our pro graffiti artists kick things off with a live demo to inspire the crowd and show them the ropes.
- Safety briefing: Every participant gets a quick run-down on how to use the gear safely and effectively.
- Hands-on creation: Festival-goers grab a can and start adding their flair to the wall under our expert guidance.
- Collaborative mural finishing: We help bridge the individual pieces into one cohesive, stunning masterpiece.
- The big reveal: The finished wall becomes a central photo spot for the duration of your festival.
- Clean-up & pack down: We leave the site exactly as we found it, taking all waste and materials with us.
Practical details
- Duration: Flexible options from 2-hour sessions to multi-day festival residencies. ✨
- Group sizes: Suitable for small groups or crowds of thousands (via drop-in formats).
- Included: All spray cans, protective masks, gloves, canvases, and professional artist guidance. 🎨
- Safety: Full risk assessments provided; public liability insurance included; all artists are DBS checked.
- Space requirements: We can work in varied spaces, indoors or outdoors, with mobile walls provided by us.
Pricing
Our festival and event packages are as unique as your celebration. Pricing is competitive and transparent:
- Price range: £25 - £55 per person
*Note: Final pricing depends on the number of participants, duration of the event, and specific setup requirements (e.g., custom mobile walls or vehicle painting).
We pride ourselves on no hidden fees and a "pay after the fun" policy.
Request a custom quoteFrequently asked questions
What happens if it rains during the festival?
Absolutely! While we love the Edinburgh sun, we know it can be a bit temperamental. For festivals, we can set up under high-quality pop-up gazebos or use existing indoor spaces. Our artists are used to the Scottish climate, so as long as the wind isn't at gale force, the graffiti party continues. We always have a 'Plan B' to ensure your festival entertainment isn't washed out.
Is the workshop safe for festival-goers?
Safety is our top priority. We provide all festival participants with high-quality protective gloves, masks with appropriate filters, and aprons to keep their outfits clean. Our spray paints are selected for their quality and safety standards. Our professional artists supervise every single spray to ensure a safe, fun, and incident-free environment for everyone involved, from kids to adults.
How long does a typical festival session last?
Our festival workshops are incredibly flexible. We can run 'drop-in' sessions where people come and go, creating a collaborative mural over several hours, or we can host scheduled 45-minute mini-workshops for specific groups. Most festival organisers find that a continuous 'open wall' format works best, as it allows hundreds of people to contribute to a massive piece of art throughout the day.
What materials are included in the festival package?
We provide everything needed for a spectacular street art experience! This includes high-pressure spray cans in a rainbow of colours, various nozzle types for different effects, protective gear (masks, gloves, overalls), and the 'canvas' itself—whether that's a professional mobile graffiti wall, large wooden panels, or even a vehicle. You just provide the space, and we bring the creativity and gear!
Can you create a custom mural with our festival logo?
Yes, we can! One of our specialities is 'live art' or brand activation. While the public enjoys their workshops, our lead artist can work on a separate, high-detail masterpiece that incorporates your festival's logo, theme, or social media hashtags. It’s a fantastic way to create a 'photo-op' spot that generates organic social media buzz for your event in Edinburgh.
Is there an age limit for the graffiti workshop?
While we recommend the workshop for ages 6 and up due to the physical coordination needed for the spray cans, we have 'chalk spray' options that are safe and easy for even younger kids. For the main graffiti workshop, it’s a hit with everyone from primary schoolers to grandparents. It’s one of the few festival activities that truly bridges the generation gap!
Ready to Create Your Masterpiece?
Book your graffiti workshop today and discover the artist within! It's going to be AWESOME!