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Manchester International Festival 2023
Curiosity starts here. 29 June – 16 July.
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Yayoi Kusama artwork of large inflatable yellow tentacles with black polkadots on them
30 June – 28 August 2023
You, Me and the Balloons
Yayoi Kusama is bringing her largest-ever immersive environment to Manchester
Benji Reid crouched on a small pedastal in front of a white strip against a blue background. He is wearing a green pattered suit and a bubble sculpture on his head.
12 – 16 July 2023
Benji Reid: Find Your Eyes
Benji Reid invites us to watch him at play as he creates live photography in this genre-bending show.
A dancer in a nightclub wearing a silver costume
13 – 16 July 2023
R.O.S.E: Sharon Eyal, Gai Behar and Young with Ben UFO
Celebrate the freedom, energy and intimacy that run through club culture and dance.
A group of performers around a table littered with objects, some are playing musical instruments, one is waving a flag
28 June – 2 July 2023
The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions
Fantasy meets liberation in this queer retelling of world history

INVENT TOMORROW TOGETHER

At Factory International, we have a year-round programme of events for you. It could be theatre, dance, music, exhibition, performance or a combination. A twist on the familiar, or a leap into the unknown. 

We’re putting art in the heart of Manchester; within reach of everyone. We have a range of discounted tickets for all our own programme and shows, including £10 or less options – so you can experience extraordinary events, at affordable prices. 

All you need is curiosity and a little imagination.

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Current opportunities

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Become a Pioneer

From access to tickets for all productions to special event invitations, Pioneers enjoy fantastic benefits while supporting artists and communities.

Jobs

Want to realise your potential? You've come to the right place. Take a look at our current job opportunities.

Young Factory

Join today for free and you’ll get discounted tickets for gigs, exhibitions, the theatre and other arty adventures.

Features

is33n sings into their microphone at their Factory Sounds session

Factory Sessions | is33n | thund3rst0rm

02:31

Helgard Haug of Rimini Protokoll stands in front of a map of the world

In the Studio with Rimini Protokoll

08:38

Train & Learn with us

Factory Academy

A home to help people from all backgrounds start new careers in the creative industries.

Artist Development

Experimentation and ambition drive our work at Factory International. This is the place to stretch out, develop and evolve.

International Training

Learn from Factory International producers, attend talks by industry experts and meet global leaders in our sector.

Learning Programmes

There is creativity in everyone, at any age. We help to bring it out through our artist commissions and educational resources.
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