Saturday 3rd October 2026 - 1pm
1.5 - 2 hours walking tour of Nottingham City Centre
Meeting point: MONTANA NOTTINGHAM SHOP, Sneinton Market
Long before Nottingham’s recent wave of large-scale murals, writers were leaving their mark on the city.
Join legendary Nottingham graffiti artist DILK for a journey through the history of the city’s graffiti scene, told by someone who has been part of it for decades.
The tour will explore the people, places, styles and stories that shaped Nottingham graffiti, from early tags and pieces through to the development of street art and today’s large-scale murals.
Expect personal stories, local history and an insight into a creative culture that has often existed outside galleries and institutions.
A history of Nottingham told through paint, walls and the people who wrote their names on them.
This tour is part of a series in the Art Fest 2026 Festival.
Our Programme is sponsored by It’s In Nottingham
While there may be some overlap, all of the tours are delivered and developed by individual creatives who will be sharing their own perspectives, experiences and insights - feel free to sign up to all of them if you like!
Additional Info:
Tours will go ahead come rain or shine and we suggest comfortable shoes and clothing for all weathers!
All children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Attendees are responsible for their own safety during the tour which will include crossing roads and busy areas.
Unfortunately, certain parts of the tour may not be fully accessible to wheelchair users and there may be steps or uneven paths. Our tour assistants will do their best to accommodate needs where possible. Please contact us if you have any specific questions.
Contact Email: programme@artfestnottingham.co.uk
Saturday 3rd October 2026 - 1pm
1.5 - 2 hours walking tour of Nottingham City Centre
Meeting point: MONTANA NOTTINGHAM SHOP, Sneinton Market
Long before Nottingham’s recent wave of large-scale murals, writers were leaving their mark on the city.
Join legendary Nottingham graffiti artist DILK for a journey through the history of the city’s graffiti scene, told by someone who has been part of it for decades.
The tour will explore the people, places, styles and stories that shaped Nottingham graffiti, from early tags and pieces through to the development of street art and today’s large-scale murals.
Expect personal stories, local history and an insight into a creative culture that has often existed outside galleries and institutions.
A history of Nottingham told through paint, walls and the people who wrote their names on them.
This tour is part of a series in the Art Fest 2026 Festival.
Our Programme is sponsored by It’s In Nottingham
While there may be some overlap, all of the tours are delivered and developed by individual creatives who will be sharing their own perspectives, experiences and insights - feel free to sign up to all of them if you like!
Additional Info:
Tours will go ahead come rain or shine and we suggest comfortable shoes and clothing for all weathers!
All children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Attendees are responsible for their own safety during the tour which will include crossing roads and busy areas.
Unfortunately, certain parts of the tour may not be fully accessible to wheelchair users and there may be steps or uneven paths. Our tour assistants will do their best to accommodate needs where possible. Please contact us if you have any specific questions.
Contact Email: programme@artfestnottingham.co.uk
