The Australian Body Art Carnivale promises to be bigger and brighter this year, with competitors and visitors in for a feast of colour, creativity, music and good times.

Event Manager Danielle Taylor says this year will see an expansion of all elements of the festival, and an overriding theme of Fantasy.

The Carnivale will also see world-class street performers and buskers, craft workshops, a Saturday evening sunset street party, and a whole lot more.