Art & Culture in Manchester

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Manchester. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Admire the Ishinki Touchstone, a gorgeous marble pebble sculpture, or step into the grandeur of Victoria Baths, Manchester’s iconic water palace. Discover these and many more cultural gems in the city!

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Denise

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Lauren

Our local in Manchester

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Alice

Our local in Manchester

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Denise

Our local in Manchester

Lauren

Our local in Manchester

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Alice

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18 Hidden Gems

Whitworth Park and Gallery

Art in the park

"Whitworth Park and Gallery" Manchester has art even outside in the park, with regular exhibitions out in the open. It also has a play park with a zipline!

Art & culture

Relaxing

Lauren

Rochford

Jun 10, 2025

Heaton Park

Grade II listed park

"Heaton Park" in Manchester is a historical park that's much bigger than it seems at first. My favorite part is the animal centre, but there's tons to do!

Art & culture

Relaxing

Lauren

Rochford

Jun 10, 2025

Islington Mill

Creative arts hub

"Islington Mill" in Salford, close to Manchester, it's one of my favorite industrial hubs-turned-creative spaces. Its events deserve a special mention!

Art & culture

Denise

Tench

Jun 10, 2025

Vinyl Fiction

A rock n roll nerd's paradise

"Vinyl Fiction" in Manchester has a simple concept: they sell vinyl and books. I love how it's not stuffed to the gills and doesn't feel claustrophobic...

Art & culture

Shopping

Lauren

Rochford

Jun 10, 2025

Homeless Jesus

Homelessness sculpture

"Homeless Jesus" is a recently revealed sculpture in Manchester. It challenges the passerby to reflect on the growing homelessness crisis in the city...

Art & culture

Alice

Hunter

Jun 10, 2025

The Peterloo Massacre Memorial

200th anniversary

"The Peterloo Massacre Memorial" in Manchester marks the 200th anniversary of when 18 people were killed & 700 injured protesting for parliamentary reform.

Art & culture

Alice

Hunter

Jun 10, 2025

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Whitworth Park and Gallery

Art & Culture in Manchester

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Denise

Lauren

You?

Alice

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Denise

Lauren

You?

Alice

Whitworth Park and Gallery

Art in the park

Lauren

Rochford

Heaton Park

Grade II listed park

Lauren

Rochford

Islington Mill

Creative arts hub

Denise

Tench

Vinyl Fiction

A rock n roll nerd's paradise

Lauren

Rochford

Homeless Jesus

Homelessness sculpture

Alice

Hunter

The Peterloo Massacre Memorial

200th anniversary

Alice

Hunter

Heading to Art & culture?

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Going to Art & culture?

✓ Escape the Crowds

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✓ Authentic Stories

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