Ilford InColour

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ILFORD inCOLOUR 2026

Bringing Ilford to Life Through Colour

  • 15–16 AUGUST 2026
  • 9AM – 6PM

Experience two unforgettable days of live street art, murals, music, workshops, family activities and exclusive town centre offers.

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  • 5 Locations
  • 20+ Artists
  • Live Entertainment
  • Exclusive Offers
  • Food & Drink

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Large-scale mural on a building in Ilford town centre

What is Ilford inColour?

More Than Street Art

Ilford inColour transforms the town centre into an outdoor gallery, celebrating creativity, community and culture through large-scale murals, live art and interactive experiences.

It's about pride, regeneration and bringing people together through the power of colour.

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The Line-Up

Meet The Artists

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  • Live Art

    Watch incredible artists create amazing murals

  • Entertainment

    Live music, DJs and street performances

  • Family Activities

    Workshops, games and fun for all ages

  • Shopping Offers

    Exclusive discounts from local businesses

  • Food & Drink

    Delicious food, drinks and street treats

When & Where

Ilford inColour 2026

  • Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 August 2026 Two full days of live art
  • 9am – 5pm daily Artists painting throughout
  • Ilford town centre Five walls across the town
  • Free entry, no tickets Just turn up — all welcome

Ilford inColour transforms the town centre into an open-air gallery of murals, installations and live art — with music, workshops, family activities and exclusive offers from local businesses across the weekend.

This is not just art. This is transformation. This is Ilford inColour.

Artist painting a large mural during Ilford inColour in Ilford town centre

What's On

15–16 August 2026

All Weekend · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Live Mural Painting

    Watch the artists at work

  • Fair Rides

    Fun for everyone

  • Water Zorbing

    Take a spin!

  • Face Painting

    Get festival ready!

  • Community Mural & Craft Workshops

    Create together

  • Market Stalls

    Shop local

  • Retail & Food Offers

    Exclusive deals all weekend

Saturday 15 Aug

  • 11:00Physical Activity Workshop
  • 11:00Make A Laurel Crown
  • 12:00Classic Car Show
  • 12:00Physical Activity Workshop
  • 12:30Live Music – Ramex III
  • 13:00Live Music – Wade Harrison
  • 13:30Physical Activity Workshop
  • 14:00Live Music – Ramex III
  • 14:00Make Shadow Puppets
  • 14:30Live Music – Wade Harrison
  • 15:00Live Music – Ramex III
  • 15:00Physical Activity Workshop
  • DJ Limelight Live Set (45 mins) 15:30 – 16:15
  • 16:15Live Music – Wade Harrison
  • 16:30Physical Activity Workshop

Sunday 16 Aug

  • 11:00Physical Activity Workshop
  • 11:00Make An Elizabethan Neck Ruffle
  • 12:00Physical Activity Workshop
  • 12:30Live Music – Ramex III
  • 13:00Live Music – Wade Harrison
  • 13:00Physical Activity Workshop
  • 13:30Live Music – Ramex III
  • 13:30Jon Hicks – Speed Painting
  • 13:45Live Music – Ramex III
  • 14:00Make A Scroll
  • 14:30Jon Hicks – Speed Painting
  • 14:40Live Music – Wade Harrison
  • 15:00Live Music – Wade Harrison
  • 15:30Jon Hicks – Speed Painting
  • 15:30Live Music – Ramex III
  • 16:00Live Music – Wade Harrison
  • 16:30Jon Hicks – Speed Painting
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Around Town

Official Partner Offers

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From The Streets

Gallery

  • Artist at work during Ilford inColour
  • Mural taking shape in Ilford town centre
  • Street art detail from Ilford inColour
  • Visitors watching live painting in Ilford
  • Completed mural from a previous Ilford inColour
  • Colourful street art wall
  • Ilford inColour mural artwork
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  • 20+ Artists
  • 5 Locations
  • 2 Days
  • 20+ Businesses
  • Thousands Visitors