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First Coat Festival

Watch giant murals painted live over one huge street-art weekend.

First held in 2013, First Coat is a cutting-edge street-art festival that transforms the CBD's streets and laneways into a live outdoor gallery. Over a few days, artists from Australia and overseas paint 30-plus large-scale murals in real time.

Alongside the painting there are free artist talks and creative workshops, plus music and a buzzing city atmosphere. It's how much of Toowoomba's celebrated street-art collection came to be.

Don't miss

  • 30+ murals painted live
  • Australian and international artists
  • Free artist talks and workshops
  • Music and CBD street-party vibe

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