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Find the unique four-digit codes at each artwork, collect and learn more about each one, vote for your favourites and unlock some amazing rewards along the way!
Read more about over 80 incredible artworks on the trail, all inspired by Manchester’s people, places, moments and instruments. Pick up a map from our five hubs.
The trail’s decorated guitars will be auctioned on Friday 12 September to raise funds for grassroots music projects and venues in Manchester.
An art arrangement for a musical city
Manchester is the place for music, and this summer, while the city celebrates an incredible line up of musical talent, Wild in Art – the team behind the award-winning Bee in the City – takes over the streets with a brand new art trail, Music for the Senses: an art arrangement for a musical city.
Created in collaboration with Manchester City Council, the trail runs from 7 July – 31 August 2025.
The trail features 48 guitar artworks, 9 musician-donated guitars, 4 brand new murals, 2 show-stopping installations and lots more that all celebrate the people, places, moments and instruments of Manchester’s music scene.
At the end of the trail the decorated guitars will be auctioned to raise money to support grassroots music projects and venues throughout Greater Manchester via a dedicated music fund managed by our charity partner Forever Manchester, in collaboration with Manchester Music City.
Event Dates
The Trail
7 July – 31 August
Manchester City Centre
An art arrangement for a musical city.
“Manchester has always been the place for music, and the time is now, as 2025 is set to become another landmark moment in the city’s rich musical history.” Ben Reed, Head of Creative Development, Wild in Art
The Auction
At the end of Music for the Senses the decorated guitars will be auctioned to raise money to support grassroots music projects and venues throughout Greater Manchester via a dedicated music fund managed by our charity partner Forever Manchester, in collaboration with Manchester Music City.
The auction takes place on Friday 12 September at the Hallé St Peter’s in Ancoats, Manchester. Register your interest now in attending.
Our Sponsors & Partners
A message from Wild in Art
We’re delighted to be back in Manchester, Wild in Art’s home city!
Music for the Senses is a slight departure from our traditional sculpture trails – it’s our first ever guitar trail and we’ve loved working with so many talented artists to repurpose musical instruments into stunning works of art.
It’s also a real pleasure to highlight Manchester’s iconic music inspired artwork as part of the trail, alongside unveiling four brand new murals, created by some of the very best street artists in the business.
We are particularly grateful for the support we have received from Manchester City Council and huge thanks must go to everyone who has supported us; our sponsors, artists, musicians, venues and, of course, all those who have donated guitars to be part of the project.
We very much hope you will enjoy exploring the trail!
Starting your trail journey at Piccadilly Station?
Cathedral of Sound will open on Saturday 26 July
One ticket from Manchester to The World please 🎟️
Get trail ready with Music for the Senses merch!
Heading to town this weekend? Hop off the tram at
Unlock `There is a Light…` in the trail app and
UPDATE: It will open on Saturday 26 July.
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