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Description
- When: Street Party & Tours — August 14–15, 2026 | Tours only — August 16, 2026
- Where: Downtown Chilliwack, BC
- Cost: Free to attend street party; guided tours may require booking
- Hosted by: Chilliwack Arts Council
Now in its seventh year, the Chilliwack Mural Festival turns historic downtown Chilliwack into a live outdoor gallery, where large-scale murals go up in real time from emerging and established artists based in Canada and around the world. The three-day festival blends public art with music and community, held on the unceded territory of the Stó:lō people.
Muralists actually begin work throughout July and August, so visitors heading downtown during the festival can catch murals at every stage — some freshly finished, others still in progress — alongside info on where the next piece will appear.
What's Happening
Street Party
Running August 14 and 15, the street party brings the festival's art, music, and community elements together downtown. See the full lineup on the festival schedule.
Guided Mural Tours
Tours run all three days, August 14 through 16, offering a guided way to see the murals up close and hear the stories behind them.
2026 Muralists
This year's lineup of artists is featured on the festival's Meet the Muralists page, alongside the 2026 festival poster designed by Aysha McConkey.
Get Involved
The festival relies on artists, volunteers, vendors, and performers to keep it running each year. Those interested in volunteering, joining a community event, or contributing skills to the festival are encouraged to reach out through the festival's site.
Plan Your Visit
- Event: Chilliwack Mural Festival 2026
- Date: August 14–16, 2026
- Time: Street Party & Tours: Aug 14–15 | Tours only: Aug 16
- Location: Downtown Chilliwack, BC
- Admission: Free street party; tours may require booking
- Website: chilliwackmuralfestival.com
Part street party, part open-air gallery, the Chilliwack Mural Festival turns a weekend downtown into a chance to watch public art take shape building by building — with murals worth seeking out well after the festival wraps.