Meeting of Styles makes its debut in Wales

Meeting of Styles, the internationally renowned graffiti and street art festival, will make its debut in Wales (Cymru) from 3–5 July 2026.

Meeting of Styles (MOS) began in the mid-1990s in Wiesbaden, Germany, when graffiti artists transformed an abandoned industrial site into a vibrant creative space. In response to plans for its demolition, the “Int. Wall Street Meeting” was launched, bringing together international artists to celebrate collaboration and urban culture.

The event’s success led to the founding of MOS in 2002 as a global network. Since then, it has hosted over 400 events worldwide, connecting thousands of artists and attracting large audiences. Today, MOS stands as a platform for artistic exchange, cultural dialogue, and the unifying power of urban art.

For the first time, this year MOS will make its debut in Wales (Cymru) from 3–5 July 2026. Two striking locations have been selected for this landmark edition: one set within a vast green park, with railway lines running overhead, and another in the heart of the city, stretching along the River Taff in Cardiff. Alongside the live painting, the programme will feature music and food, an exhibition, pre- and after-parties with open cyphers, and a warm Welsh welcome for all who attend.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring this event to Cardiff for the first time. The city has a rich street art history, and it’s a fantastic place to host the festival,” says organiser Amelia Thomas.

The programme content:

THURSDAY 2nd JULY – IAU 2IL O GORFFENAF
Sadsak & Friends – Ffrindiau – Exhibition opening | Angoriad Yr Arddangosfa | Canopi | 19.00 – 21.30.

Sadsak’s style has evolved from the semi wildstyle of his first pieces in 2001 through a more organic style, to the straight edged intricate wildstyle seen in this collection. Now favouring painting on canvas as opposed to walls, this incredible exhibition showcases Sadsak’s collaborations with artists from across the UK including Zare, Sok, Tower & Wake. Alongside Sadsak, the work from Void One will be shown, who is pushing the boundaries of graffiti on walls and digitally. He uses augmented reality to transform his paintings and the spaces around them into fully interactive environments. Notorious for his political work including the ‘Fit For Work’ protests against the DWP, this is a rare opportunity to see Void One’s work in Wales.

Music from DJ Livvvz, Jonah and a performance from Kaybee.

FRIDAY 3rd JULY | GWENER 3YDD O GORFFENAF 

Graffiti feature film | Ffilm nodwedd graffiti | Canopi | 19.30 – 21.00

20th anniversary screening of the 4K remastered version: “WHOLETRAIN” by/gan Florian Gaag.
The story of a crew of four graffiti writers who have dedicated themselves to the scene with its own hierarchies, values, rules and codes.  Music from hip-hop greats including KRS-ONE & AFU-RA. AGE 16+

www.wholetrain.com

SATURDAY 4th JULY | SADWRN 4ydd o GORFFENAF

Wales v The World – Cymru V’r Byd | Wood Street Plaza | 12.00 – 18.00

BBOY BATTLE – BRWYDR BBACHGEN. The battle is on… with incredible talent both on the dancefloor and behind the decks, prepare to be amazed at the dance skills and musicality. The ‘Wales v The World’ charity battle is one not to be missed!

Hip Hop Dance Jam | Central Square | 12.00 – 18.00

Hip Hop Dancers will battle it out for a £200 cash prize. There will also be time/space for you to jam as well – get involved and grow Cardiff’s Hip Hop community.

Live painting  | Around 100 artists from around the world will be adding colour to the walls of Caerdydd all day! Check out the festival map for paint locations…

AFTERPARTY – PARTI NOSON HIPHOP | Canopi | 19.00 – 23.00

Featuring music from Kemikali, Mama Ray Ray, Six:Forty, Evrah Rose, Isle of Hip Hop  & Sammy Jay this is an opportunity to get together with the creatives who make this festival tick…
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SUNDAY 5th JULY | SUL GORFFENAF 5ed

FESTIVAL CELEBRATION – DATHLUAD | Parc Sevenoaks Park, Grangetown | 11.00 – 18.00
Live music and an opportunity to check out the HUGE international production, with music from (confirm). Shouts to Lou Lockwood who established this open spot in memory of her son Roxe in 2007.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR YOUTH ORGANISATION PARTNERS
GWERTHFAWROGIAD ARBENNIGION I EIN PARTNERIAUD TREFNUDIEATHAU IEUENCTUD

… The future is bright – Mae’r dyfodol yn ddysglair
New Era/ Grangetown boys & girls club/ Ministry of Life

The festival hub is at Canopi | Canopi yw cannolbwynt yr wyl. Address: 59 – 61 Tudor Street, CF11 6AD.

More info: https://meetingofstyles.com/