2026 Ilford inColour

15–16 August 2026 | Ilford Town Centre

Ilford is set to burst into colour for the second summer in a row with Ilford inColour, a spectacular two-day mural and street art festival celebrating creativity, culture, and community.

Join us for a vibrant weekend as leading mural artists transform the town centre with live, large-scale artwork — all created in front of you.

🕛 Live Painting: 12pm–5pm (Both Days)

The event takes place across multiple sites in Ilford Town Centre:

• Cranbrook Road (Exchange Ilford Entrance)
• Station Road (Bodgers Building)
• High Road (Redbridge Town Hall)
• Clements Road (SPACE Ilford Entrance)
• Chapel Road (Going Greek)
• Ilford Hill (Ilford Chapel Hospital)

We’re inviting muralists, street artists, and visual creatives to showcase their work at Ilford inColour 2026.

📩 How to Apply
Send:

• A 25-second video showcasing your work
• 3 supporting images

To: [email protected]

📅 Applications Open: 1 June – 12 July 2026
⚠️ Limited mural spaces available

Alongside live mural painting, enjoy:

🎭 Face Painting & Interactive Art
🎡 Fair Rides & Family Attractions
🎶 Music & DJ Performances
🛍️ Market Stalls & Local Traders

This is a free, family-friendly celebration bringing art to the heart of Ilford.

📍 Location: Ilford Town Centre
📆 Dates: 15–16 August 2026
⏰ Time: 12pm–5pm
🎟️ Entry: Free

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Host or Publisher Ilford BID & London Borough of Redbridge