The London Facepainting Jam 2026- Urban Alchemy

Now in its 4th year, the London Facepainting Jam returns in 2026 with a powerful new chapter: Urban Alchemy.

What started as a creative gathering has grown into a respected, immersive experience for face and body artists from across the UK and beyond. Each year builds on the last evolving, refining, and pushing artistic boundaries. This year's theme Urban Alchemy is about transformation: turning raw ideas, city energy, and personal expression into ART

• Inspiring live demos and guided creative sessions
• International Artist led Masterclasses
• Open jams, competitions and collaborative painting time
• A focus on texture, symbolism, metallics, masks, abstraction, and modern face art
• Dedicated moments for photography and portfolio content
• A welcoming, inclusive space designed to encourage experimentation and growth

This year we are proud to host international artists, bringing global perspectives and unique styles to the jam:

• Wiser One-World Class Body Painter and Tattoo Artist, creator of the wildly popular Pro Tattoo Stencil line hailing from Salt Lake City, USA🇺🇲
• Zul Solari -Visual Artist, Teacher and amazing Face and Body Painter hailing from the sunshine of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Their presence adds depth, diversity, and fresh creative energy to the experience.

• Face & body painters
• Makeup artists
• Visual artists and creatives
• Beginners with passion through to experienced professionals

No matter where you are in your journey, this jam is about connection, exploration, and creativity.

Come ready to paint, share, learn, and transmute inspiration into art at one of the UK’s most anticipated face painting gatherings.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hackney Marshes Centre, Homerton Road, London, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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