Factory International

Ai Weiwei: Button Up!
History, power and empire collide in Button Up! – a major new exhibition from the world-leading artist and activist Ai Weiwei
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What's On ↓
3 - 4 July
Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button
Ai Weiwei re-enacts his secret detention in Sewing a Button – an unflinching 24-hour live performance
Black-and-white image of Ai Weiwei sitting on a chair beside a simple metal bed against a brick wall.
7 - 10 May 2026
Return to the Forest
A forest comes alive through dance, puppetry and play in this magical new children's show
A dancer wearing a light brown costume and puppet mask, moves in a glowing forest of tall blue and golden trees, surrounded by floating firefly-like lights.
12 - 16 May 2026
English National Opera: Angel's Bone
Two angels fall to earth and land in the middle of a broken marriage. Heaven help them.
An angel cowers in a corner with glitchy effect
25 - 27 June
The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor
A dance work inspired by Sinéad O'Connor’s uncompromising voice and spirit from choreographer and director Sonya Tayeh
Black and white photo of Sinéad O'Connor

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 31 Mar
    Closed
  2. Wednesday 1 Apr
    Closed
  3. Thursday 2 Apr
    10AM – 6PM
  4. Friday 3 Apr
    10AM – 6PM
  5. Saturday 4 Apr
    10AM – 6PM
  6. Sunday 5 Apr
    Closed
  7. Monday 6 Apr
    Closed

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

  • Jobs

    View our current job openings at Factory International on our recruitment pages.
    Photo of festival square

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.
    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 new podcast, hosted by Gemma Cairney.
    Dream Space podcast artwork, a transparent cube in front of purple hazed clouds.

  • Editor in Residence

    Factory+ commissions some of the most exciting voices in contemporary writing to explore a selection of themes.
    Food and culture writer Ruby Tandoh

  • In the Studio

    Watch our video series where artists and collectives show us the space where their ideas come to life.
    Robin McNicholas stood in front of three large screens showcasing the branding behind his upcoming show Sweet Dreams

  • Games

    Play games and experiences by some of the most exciting artists working in the digital field.
    I CAN'T FOLLOW YOU ANYMORE

  • Factory Works

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

  • Talks

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