If you’re in Adelaide, then a day trip to Port Adelaide is a must.
With so much history in this part of the city, you’ll find old buildings, maritime history and museums as well as the street art in Port Adelaide is in abundance.
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Adelaide is known for its vibrant street art scene, and it’s no wonder why. From colourful murals to intricate stencils, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, it’s worth taking the time to explore the street art in Port Adelaide streets. From where to find it to what works to look out for, get ready to discover the best of street art in Port Adelaide!
Where to Find the Best Street Art in Port Adelaide
No matter where you look in Port Adelaide you will see Street Art. Take a walk along the streets or take one of the self-guided walks in the Visit Port Adelaide App. You can find attractions and so much more to do on this app.
Here are the links to Google and Apple.
If you prefer a map to go off, then visit the Visitor Information Centre at 66 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide. It’s open daily, 10 am to 5 pm, except Christmas Day when it’s closed.
In March every year, the laneways come alive with Wonderwalls, where more murals are added to building walls from local and international artists.
During the festival, there is live music, roving performances, a pop-up bar, VR spray painting demonstrations and much more including tours of the artworks.
This family-friendly day is free for all to enjoy.
If you can’t make it on the day, don’t fear, as the artwork is always here. The following is just a small sample of the 80 pieces you will find if you walk and look for Street Art in Port Adelaide.
Kab101
On the corner of Mundy and Nile Streets is this calligraphic work by Kab101. It’s painted on a doorway behind the car park and you’ll see it as you walk up Mundy Street.
He is one of the local Adelaide Graffiti and Street Artists and has artwork all over Adelaide.
Vans the Omega & Morris Green
This mural is to commemorate the Port Adelaide AFL Captain, Travis Boak’s 300th game.
TelmoMeil
One of my favourite pieces of art is “Knight in Shining Armour” by two Netherlands artists TelmoMeil.
This Koala is not going to be roadkill as the kid saves the day with the pot on his head and his clock on. I also love the vibrant colours bringing this piece to life.
Not only do they have this artwork here, but also all over Europe, Argentina, the USA, Lebanon, Dubai and Kazakhstan.
Vans the Omega
Vans the Omega’s artwork is another bright and vibrant use of colour that grabs your attention. This South Australian artist now has murals on streets all over the world as well as in Adelaide his home town.
You’ll find this piece of art under the railway lines of Port Adelaide Train Station.
Jake Logos
Jake Logos is another local South Australian artist.
He uses colour and shape and nature to influence his artwork.
Askew One and Elliot Francis Stewart – St. Vincent Street Mural
These two Kiwi artists painted local Aboriginal Kaurna text on the side of this building.
The text reads in English “Let’s recognise Kaurna People and Kaurna Land. It’s good that you came to Kaurna Land. Learn from the past so that we can grasp the future.”
The woman represents Port Adelaide’s Industrial past, by holding a hammer and wearing a tool belt, and is also a nod to the rejuvenation the city is going through. The ripped jeans have the Aboriginal Flag covering the tear.
Sainer & Bezt – Etam Cru
This artist duo hail from Poland.
The signature style of Sainer and Bezt is seen on the side of this building, a young lad wearing a vintage royal uniform with a white rat on his shoulder and a skull logo on his ring.
Their artwork can be seen in streets in the USA, Dubai and all over Europe, especially their home country of Poland.
Zedr
This colourful piece is by Italian artist Zedr and was completed in 2017.
He certainly makes an impact with the colours he uses and his eye for detail.
Pirate Life Brewery
The most eye-catching street art in Port Adelaide is at the Pirate Life Brewery.
Several artists including Sarah Boese, Nicky Create, Kab101 and Vans the Omega have painted these works of art in and around the Brewery. They all can be easily seen from the street, although some are in the grounds of the Brewery like the Grain Silo in front of the Peacock above right painted pink, and the Water Tank.
There are even more murals in their gardens.
More Street Art in Port Adelaide
There is more art when you walk the streets than what is on the map. It is worth the time walking the streets and seeing this free art gallery in the suburbs.
More Street Art near Port Adelaide
There is more to Street Art in Port Adelaide than just the main streets. In the surrounding suburbs, you can find just as interesting artwork, including Mosaics.
Peter Cousins Reserve, Osborne
Only a 9-minute drive from Port Adelaide, Peter Cousins Reserve in Osborne is packed full of artwork on its buildings.
From the public toilets to the Dog Obedience School, and Osborne Community Hall, there is plenty of colourful artwork to see as you walk around this park.
Largs Bay and Semaphore Beach
Coming back towards Port Adelaide along the waterfront you will find more artwork in the form of mosaics as well as Street Art.
From Largs Railway Station to the Public Toilets near the Jetty that have mosaics on them.
When you reach Semaphore you’ll find St. Bede’s Anglican Church on Military Road. Here you will find more Mosaics at the entrance and Murals on both sides of the building.
Down on Semaphore Beach, you’ll see more artwork on the Water Tank and Skate Park near the Jetty.
Conclusion
I hope you take the time to explore the Street Art in Port Adelaide. There is so much more Street Art in Port Adelaide, than I have listed and so colourful and vibrant adding to the character of this part of Adelaide City.
While visiting the Street Art in Port Adelaide, check out some attractions like Enjoy a Tour of the Clipper Ship, City of Adelaide and Love Trains at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide S.A.
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Really love your photos! Hope I can come see these soon.
Thanks, Laura I hope you do get down here one day.
I love discovering the art scene in a new city – thanks for sharing!
So do I, Sanika and you’re welcome.
I love this trend..we have a lot of large murals in big cities in USA, too… really brightens up an area
I totally agree, Jennifer. There is nothing like street art to brighten a place.
I love street art. Port Adelaide looks like such an open-air art gallery. I’m so impressed by these artworks, even in the pictures they look stunning
And there is so much more, Anna.
I love street art and would love to see these graffiti’s in Adelaide!
There is so much to see here, you’ll be impressed, Marga.
So many good ones it’s hard to choose a favourite! I love the mermaid mosaic near the train station and the giant peacock. I could spend days wandering the streets and admiring all these 🙂
Thanks, Melanie. I hope that you get to wander and see even more new art.