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Winter Factory

Celebrate the whole season with Winter Factory – our festive programme at Aviva Studios

Winter Factory

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)

Three people stood in the David Hockney exhibition at Lightroom. His swimming pool paintings are shown on the screens.
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
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Art Battle MCR

A large crowd gathered around a central stage featuring live painting, surrounded by colorful lighting and a dynamic ceiling design
Be immersed in colour this January as Manchester's most energetic art event, Art Battle MCR heads to Aviva Studios | 17 January 2025
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New Year's Eve Family Rave

A performer in a disco-ball helmet and sparkling outfit dances with a glowing hula hoop under vibrant magenta lighting, surrounded by an audience.
Ring in 2025 at The Playhouse Project’s family-friendly rave – with dancing, games and a stellar soundtrack for the grown-ups | 31 December 2024
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Free events

Get gifting

  • Gift Membership

    Gift the extraordinary with a Factory International Gift Membership

  • Gift Vouchers

    Give someone special a Gift Voucher so they can enjoy an unforgettable show or event.

  • Gift Tickets

    Give the art lover in your life a gift to remember, with tickets to David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).

Eat, drink and be merry

A group of people cheering with Prosecco glasses. They are sat around a festively decorated table, displaying Superserve's Christmas Mezze Menu.
Enjoy exclusive deals at Aviva Studios this winter, relax over a winter warmer or grab a bite to eat from our Christmas Mezze menu.
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Food and Drink Deals

Visitors to David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) can add these deals as part of their experience. Just head to the event page to book your tickets and add-on whatever deal takes your fancy.

A festive table with six mince pies on a plate, a latte with leaf art, silver tinsel, snowflake cutouts, colorful baubles, and gift crackers.

Winter Warmer

Enjoy a hot drink and freshly baked mince pie – the perfect pairing on a cold winter’s day | £5

A hand lifting a cheesy slice of pepperoni pizza with a crispy crust over paper that says 'Superserve'.

Pint & Slice

Grab a slice of our freshly made pizza with a hearty pint of beer or cider | £8

Two hands clinking champagne glasses over a festive table with small burgers on a plate, silver tinsel, and Christmas decorations.

Bubbles & Mezze

Celebrate the season with a glass of Prosecco paired with one of our seasonal Winter Mezze dishes | £12

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