Where To Find Manchester's Best Street Art

You have to be quick to seek out Manchester’s rapidly evolving street art. You may see a photo of a particularly enticing piece on Instagram one day, only to find it painted over less than a week later. The graffiti in and around the Northern Quarter is constantly evolving with several regular artists contributing to the creativity in the area. If you’re looking for some of the area’s most iconic pieces, check out our guide below for where to find them. Just don’t be surprised if you arrive to find something different.

1. Stevenson Square

Architectural Landmark

If you’re looking for Manchester’s best street art, this is a good place to start. The island in the middle of Stevenson Square is filled with ever-changing graffiti by local outfit OuthouseMCR. If you walk in a loop around the square, you’ll also find plenty of small yet interesting pieces adorning the walls of the bars and shops. http://instagram.com/p/BSMEI4TBJDP/?taken-at=121288

2. Great Ancoats Street

Building

Ancoats is getting a name for itself as one of the hippest areas in the UK, so it’s no wonder that the Northern Quarter’s neighbouring district has its own array of impressive street art. Great Ancoats Street may not be the most pleasant road to stroll down (it’s one of the main arteries into the city) but it’s worth it to admire the Guardian of Ancoats, the large bird with colourful plumage that adorns the side of a building.