Factory International

Factory International

Manchester International Festival 2025
Manchester International Festival is back. Gather your friends and family, find your joy – and Dream Differently this summer | 3 - 20 July
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What's On ↓
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 man in a black hooded jacket leans his head against a woman’s shoulder, his eyes closed, while she looks downward with a solemn expression. The background shows an overcast sky and cityscape.
9 - 19 July
Blackhaine: And Now I Know What Love Is
A hypnotic and immersive new performance work from the internationally acclaimed artist, choreographer and musician Blackhaine.
A shirtless elderly man with curly white hair and a beard sits on a chair, reaching out with an expressive hand. The image has a blue monochromatic tone with a soft-focus overlay of his face in the background.
10 - 13 July
Juliet Ellis: A Symphony of Flesh and Bones
Immersive and dreamlike, this new film and live installation from artist Juliet Ellis offers a deeply personal meditation on the nature of self.
A vibrant collage shows people enjoying outdoor events, eating, kids playing, a live singer and food trucks in front of Aviva Studios, with colourful, bright light effects blending the scenes.
4 - 20 July
Festival Square
Festival Square is back for MIF25 with free live music, family activities and late-night takeovers

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 11 Jul
    10AM – 2AM
  2. Saturday 12 Jul
    10AM – 2AM
  3. Sunday 13 Jul
    10AM – MIDNIGHT
  4. Monday 14 Jul
    Closed
  5. Tuesday 15 Jul
    10AM – MIDNIGHT
  6. Wednesday 16 Jul
    10AM – MIDNIGHT
  7. Thursday 17 Jul
    10AM – 2AM

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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