Factory International

Factory International

Summer at Aviva Studios
Join us for a dream summer of music, art and football on the banks of the River Irwell.
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A surreal airplane cabin filled with identical men wearing headphones.
10 - 21 September
FLIGHT
Experience the critically acclaimed experience from Darkfield that takes you on a journey where any outcome is possible
A collage of portraits featuring footballers and artists over a green football pitch background with floating football graphics.
4 July - 24 August
Football City, Art United.
Football meets art in this major new exhibition of brand-new works made in collaboration between legendary footballers and contemporary artists.
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 Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic
Experience the raw, unfiltered power of Balkan folklore in a new immersive show from the world’s most famous performance artist

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. Friday 25 Jul
    10AM – 11PM
  2. Saturday 26 Jul
    10AM – 11PM
  3. Sunday 27 Jul
    10AM – 11PM
  4. Monday 28 Jul
    Closed
  5. Tuesday 29 Jul
    10AM – 6PM
  6. Wednesday 30 Jul
    10AM – 6PM
  7. Thursday 31 Jul
    10AM – 8PM

Become a member

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Experience extraordinary, all year round by becoming a Member. It’s just £45 for 12 months of benefits including priority booking, discounts, offers and much more. Are you in?
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Opportunities

  • 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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