Five street art murals unveiled near Cabot Circus ahead of Upfest

Five new murals were unveiled near Cabot Circus on this morning (May 5). After just over a week of painting, street artists Insane51, My Dog Sighs, HazardOne, Melo, and Inkie, completed five separate art pieces at what is being called Quakers Art Lane, in Quakers Friars.

The brand new public art space in Bristol saw the five street artists start work on their murals on April 24, with the aim of creating pieces of art that celebrated Bristol's culture, music and identity.

The permanent space builds on the existing Aardman-inspired mural by Dave Bain, with hopes that it will further establish the lane as a new cultural destination within the city centre.

The completion of the murals begins the countdown to Upfest 2026, which returns to Bristol from Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 31, bringing live painting, workshops and community projects to locations across the city.

HazardOne has created a tribute to Sir David Attenborough ahead of his 100th birthday on May 8, based on a photograph by Bristol photographer Guthrie O'Brien. Meanwhile, Melo has celebrated Bristol's festival scene, from Love Saves The Day to St Pauls Carnival, and Bristol Pride.

My Dog Sighs has created a layered tribute to Bristol's music heritage, featuring hidden scores from Massive Attack and Getdown Services, plus nods to the city's iconic sound systems and live audiences.

Insane51's artwork consists of a dual-image piece of Alfred the Gorilla in the artist's signature filter technique, and Inkie has brought the classic Bristol phrase 'Cheers Drive' to life in his mural.

Take a look at more photos in our gallery below...

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