The BRITs Art Trail, Manchester City Centre
Discover a colourful art adventure across Manchester this February! The BRITs Art Trail turns the Northern Quarter and Ancoats into a fun, open-air gallery for families to explore.
Curated by local artist Stanley Chow and produced by Wild in Art, the trail showcases 21 North-West artists, bringing murals, window installations and billboards to life in unexpected corners of the city.
- Dates: From Thursday 12th February to Monday 16th March 2026
- Location: Across the Northern Quarter and Ancoats, Manchester
- Age guidance: All ages, stroller-friendly
- Tickets: Free
- Booking: No booking required
What to Expect
Families can enjoy a city-wide scavenger hunt for art, spotting colourful murals, immersive window displays and bold billboards along the way. Each installation has its own story and personality, encouraging children and adults alike to look closer, ask questions, and enjoy discovering the creativity of the North-West’s artists.
Artists featured include Stanley Chow, Kim Thompson, The Hammo, Jay Sharples, Oskar with a K, Clare Birtwistle, Caroline Dowsett, Pete Obsolete, Qubek, Jonathan Edwards, Rick Hyde, Florence Burns, David Bailey, Daren Newman, Himhallows, Jessica Lee, Luke Insect, Charlie Cross, Barney Ibbotson, Dotto and Bed Studio. Click into the official BRITs Art Trail pins online to find out more about each piece, including the artist and title.
Trail Locations
- Ducie Street, Northern Quarter – The Hammo, The BRITS
- Dale Street, Northern Quarter – Daren Newman, Made of Sound
- Dale Street, Northern Quarter – Bed Studio, Hmemrld
- Feel Good Club, Hilton Street – Stanley Chow, The BRITS 2026 Critics’ Choice
- Church Street Car Park – Qubek, Rising
- Common, Edge Street – Caroline Dowsett, Gotta Throw Some Paint
- Manchester Craft and Design Centre – Himhallows, Side A + Side B
- Abakhan, Tib Street – Dotto, Quite Strange
- North Star, Oldham Street – Luke Insect, Ceremony
- Fred Aldous, Stevenson Square – Jonathan Edwards, The Pulse
- N Brown, Lever Street – Pete Obsolete, The Importance of the Moment
- N Brown, Lever Street – Jessica Lee, The Art of Loving
- Horsfall, Jersey Street, Ancoats – Florence Burns, Disrupt
- New Islington Marina, Ancoats – Rick Hyde, Brit the North
- New Islington Marina, Ancoats – Clare Birtwistle, Colour Pop
- New Islington Marina, Ancoats – Kim Thompson, A Cue Above
- New Islington Marina, Ancoats – David Bailey, Only in Manchester
- Great Ancoats Street, Ancoats – Jay Sharples, Hit the North
- Great Ancoats Street, Ancoats – Charlie Cross, Everything Except a Beach
- Laystall Street, Northern Quarter – Oskar with a K, Davina McCall • Wet Leg
- Peak Street, Northern Quarter – Barney Ibbotson, U Should Not Be Doing That
Good to Know
- The trail is outdoors and completely free to enjoy at your own pace.
- Bring comfy shoes and explore the city — perfect for a family stroll.
- Installations are interactive in style — encourage kids to look closer and discover hidden details.
- All ages are welcome, and the trail is stroller-friendly.
Looking for more free family-friendly activities in Manchester? Explore our full guide to what’s on this season and plan a fun day out with the kids.
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