Factory International

Factory International at 20
Our 2027 season celebrates 20 years of era-defining new work with nine UK and world premieres
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8 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027
Lightroom at Aviva Studios
Explore two immersive experiences at Aviva Studios this winter: David Bowie: You're Not Alone and Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs
A person looking at five versions of David Bowie singing on a large screen
14, 15, 16 October
Dream Space Live
Gemma Cairney brings Dream Space to a live audience, joined by Maxine Peake, Eunice Olumide and Asim Chaudhry.
Dream Space Live
16 - 27 February 2027
It's a Sin
Rambert and Factory International transform Russell T Davies’ landmark series into a powerful dance story of love and survival – directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer
Neon-lit dancers posing inside a glowing triangle frame at a nightclub.
until 1 November
Portrait of Black Britain
Cephas Williams’ powerful photography exhibition documenting contemporary Black Britain returns to Manchester
Cephas Williams stood in front of a wall of his portraits

Opening Hours

With a venue like ours, every night is different. Make sure to check our opening hours ahead of your visit to get the most up to date times.

  1. Tuesday 13 Oct
    10AM – 6PM
  2. Wednesday 14 Oct
    10AM – 6PM
  3. Thursday 15 Oct
    10AM – 11PM
  4. Friday 16 Oct
    10AM – 9PM
  5. Saturday 17 Oct
    10AM – 6PM
    *Ticket holders for Courtney Barnett can enter from 7pm
  6. Sunday 18 Oct
    10AM – 11PM
  7. Monday 19 Oct
    Closed

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Robbie Williams on stage at Aviva Studios singing and playing guitar
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Opportunities

  • Factory Academy

    Calling all future producers, technicians and arts professionals – explore our free training programmes today
    A camera operator films a live event in the Warehouse, which is filled with people. There is dramatic purple lighting with multiple cameras and bright stage beams.

  • Submit a project

    Propose a project for our Curatorial and Producing teams to review.
    Photo of person standing in front of gallery wall of photos from Portraits of Black Britain

  • Jobs

    View our current job openings at Factory International on our recruitment pages.
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  • Artist Development

    This is the place for artists to dream big. Explore all our development opportunities here.
    A group of people watching 54: Manchester's installation in the Warehouse.

Explore online

Discover more on Factory+ →

  • Factory Settings

    Switch on and step into Factory Settings and access a whole new dimension to Aviva Studios through inventive and playful virtual experiences.
    Aviva Studios x Trespass with vines and greenery covering the building

  • Dream Space Podcast

    What does art have the power or potential to do, when we allow ourselves to dream? We explore this in our podcast, hosted by Gemma Cairney.
    Dream Space podcast artwork, a transparent cube in front of purple hazed clouds.

  • Editor in Residence | Zing Tsjeng

    Zing's takeover draws on the unexpected confluences and solidarities between the ESEA and Irish diaspora living in the shadow of the British Empire
    Headshot of Zing Tsjeng with a blurred glass building in the background

  • In the Studio

    Watch our video series where artists and collectives show us the space where their ideas come to life.
    Artist Leeroy New with one of his sculptures

  • Games

    Play games and experiences by some of the most exciting artists working in the digital field.
    A still from Something Beautiful video game, showing a puzzle board in a jungle setting with a carved statue at the far end.

  • An Introduction To

    Get to know the diverse roster of artists, ideas and creative companies we work with.
    Marina Abramović on a white horse holding a white flag

  • Talks

    Watch talks from artists from across our programme including our Artists in Times of Upheaval series.
    Ai Weiwei in conversation with Low Kee Hong