Factory International

Ai Weiwei: Button Up!
History, power and empire collide in this major new exhibition from the world-leading artist and activist Ai Weiwei | from 2 July
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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.
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. Friday 22 May
    10AM – 11PM
  2. Saturday 23 May
    10AM – 6PM
  3. Sunday 24 May
    10AM – MIDNIGHT
  4. Monday 25 May
    6PM – MIDNIGHT
  5. Tuesday 26 May
    6PM – 9PM
  6. Wednesday 27 May
    Closed
    *Ticket holders for Big Thief can enter the venue from 7pm
  7. Thursday 28 May
    10AM – 6PM
    *Ticket holders for Big Thief can enter the venue from 7pm

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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 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.
    Marina Abramović in rehearsals of Balkan Erotic Epic

  • 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.
    A photo of the artist Yayoi Kusama

  • Talks

    Watch talks from artists from across the programme of Factory International and MIF – including our Artists in Times of Upheaval series.
    Ai Weiwei in conversation with Low Kee Hong