Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Big Picture Fest?
The event will run for one week from Monday 18 - Sunday 24 March 2024.

What is the location of the event?
New artwork will be created on Nepean Highway, Park Lane, Station Street, Park Row and external walls of Bayside Shopping Centre.

Is The Block Party happening in 2024?
The Block Party is returning with a fresh new line of up entertainment for 2024.

 
A community celebration of art and culture, food and drink, this all ages event is on Friday 22 March from 4:30 – 10.30pm in the Park Lane.

How much will the event and activities cost?
The Block Party is free to enter and inside the event you can purchase food and drink. Award winning Street Art Tours are free during the festival between 18 and 24 March. Bookings are essential.

How do I find more information on Street Art Tours?
Australia’s BEST Street Art Tour can be experienced for FREE during festival week. Tours will book out so we recommend booking fast! Tour information is found on Discover Frankston

How do I find more information on self-guided Street Art Tours?
If you would like to do a self-guided Street Art Tour information is available on Discover Frankston.

Download the Big Picture Fest 2024 map to explore the artwork at your own pace; you can read about the artists and their work here.

Am I able to see the progress of street art throughout The Big Picture Fest.
Of Course! We encourage you to head out and see the artists at work as they progress with their mammoth murals, you may even be lucky enough to have a photo or chat with an artist. 

Please ensure you are safe around roads and laneways whenever you are out and about at The Big Picture Fest.

What road closures are there during The Big Picture Fest?

Park Lane and Park Row will be closed to traffic from 6am Friday 22 March until 3am Saturday 23 March for The Block Party. 

Access to pedestrians remains throughout the Big Picture Fest and The Block Party.

Can I bring my pet to the festival?
Dogs are permitted in central Frankston, provided they are on lead, registered, wearing their registration tag and you are carrying a device to clean up any dog waste. Restrictions do not apply to service animals.

At The Block Party, please be mindful that there may be crowds and loud and sudden noises which may startle or cause unnecessary anxiety for your pet.   

Will there be security at these events?
Yes, crowd-control professionals will be monitoring the event and taking a zero-tolerance approach to unruly behaviour.

Is the event smoke free?
Yes, Frankston City Council events are smoke free.