Yardworks Festival 2025: Where is it and what is on?
Visitors to the festival can expect to see plenty of well-known street artists take part with people such as Bacon from Canada who is known for his wildlife murals. Zurki, from Colombia and Spain as well as Portugal's Nuno Viegas, American Jeks and Belgium's Kitsune will also be involved.
Glasgow's own Smug, who has produced murals such as Saint Mungo and The Swimmer, will also take part while Peachzz, who was recently voted the second best street artist in the world by StreetArt Cities will also be taking part.
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Yardworks is part of Glasgow 850 this year and there will be work exploring Glasgow's street art heritage while the city's radical past is also spotlighted by College Workshops, inspired by suffragettes and protest art.
Festival goers can also enjoy street food from some of Glasgow's top vendors including Nomad, Fries Guys, Dirty Bird, Loop & Scoop and more.
Tickets for the event cost £16 for the weekend if you are an adult, £8 for a child and a family ticket for two adults and two kids over five is £35 while under fives go free.
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