Winter Factory
Celebrate the whole season with Winter Factory – our festive programme at Aviva Studios
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Get festive
Enjoy a festive programme like no other at Aviva Studios this winter.
Let David Hockney take you on a personal journey through sixty years of his art in the immersive exhibition Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away). Experience world-class acts on the stage and screen with our film and music programme – or rejoice in finding that last-minute gift with a winter cocktail.
Plus talks, cabaret, poetry and a festive shop for all your gift-buying needs. Explore our festive programme here.
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
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With huge state-of-the-art projections and a revolutionary sound system, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) invites you to experience the world through David Hockney’s eyes | December 2024 – January 2025
Film
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Music
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Free events
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Get gifting
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Explore the quirky finds in Factory International’s alternative gift guide with gifts that support the art of tomorrow, right here in Manchester.
Eat, drink and be merry
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Relax over a winter warmer or grab a bite to eat from our Christmas Mezze menu.
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