Factory International

Factory International

Benji Reid: Find Your Eyes
Combining photography, choreography and theatre to make striking and surreal images | 25-30 May
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A group of women in traditional Eastern European attire stand barefoot in a grassy field under a dramatic, cloudy sky. Most are wearing black skirts, white blouses, and black headscarves, with some partially exposing their chests while lifting their heads upward in a ritualistic pose. In the foreground, a single woman dressed in white kneels on the ground with a headscarf and embroidered belt, gazing to the side.
9 - 19 October
Marina Abramovič: Balkan Erotic Epic
Experience the raw, unfiltered power of Balkan folklore in a new immersive show from the world’s most famed performance artist.
A digital collage features a grayscale side profile of a man's face, with a dancer emerging from within, positioned in a dramatic pose. The background is divided into a warm brown and a grid-like structure, enhancing the contrast between the two figures.
2 - 6 July
A Single Man
Jonathan Watkins reimagines Christopher Isherwood’s masterpiece as an electrifying contemporary ballet starring John Grant and Ed Watson
Multiple floating soccer balls inside a green room with white goalpost markings on the walls. The perspective and reflections create an illusion of depth, making it appear as if the balls are suspended in mid-air.
4 July - 24 August
Football City, Art United.
11 new works created by pairings of artists and footballers come together in an ambitious and playful group exhibition
A bold, artistic graphic with the words "DREAM Differently" in yellow text against a red and pink gradient background with a grainy texture.
3 - 20 July
MIF25
Manchester International Festival is back. Gather your friends and family, find your joy – and Dream Differently this summer.

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. Thursday 22 May
    9AM – 10PM
  2. Friday 23 May
    10AM – 10PM
  3. Saturday 24 May
    10AM – 10PM
  4. Sunday 25 May
    10AM – 10PM
  5. Monday 26 May
    Closed
  6. Tuesday 27 May
    10AM – 6PM
  7. Wednesday 28 May
    10AM – 6PM

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The outlines of people walking into the dark Warehouse – with bright lights in the stairway
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Opportunities

MIF25 callout: Festival Square

Calling all Greater Manchester talent – apply to perform on MIF25’s Festival Square

Volunteer

Want to be part of Manchester International Festival 2025? Apply to be a volunteer

Factory Academy

Calling all future producers, technicians and arts professionals – explore our free training programmes today

Submit a project

Propose a project for our Curatorial and Producing teams to review.

Jobs

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

Explore online

  • Factory Settings

    Switch on and step into Factory Settings and access a whole new dimension to Aviva Studios through inventive and playful virtual experiences.

  • Dream Space Podcast

    What does art have the power or potential to do, when we allow ourselves to dream? We explore this in our new podcast, hosted by Gemma Cairney.

  • Editor in Residence

    Factory+ commissions some of the most exciting voices in contemporary writing to explore a selection of themes.

  • In the Studio

    Watch our video series where artists and collectives show us the space where their ideas come to life.

  • Games

    Play games and experiences by some of the most exciting artists working in the digital field.

  • Factory Works

    A new audio artwork and accompanying film by Neville Gabie – created with Nabihah Iqbal, Mark Thomas and the Aviva Studios construction workers.

  • Talks

    Watch our selection of talks and discussions from artists from across the programme of Factory International and MIF.
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