Your Factory. Your Playground.

If you're aged 16-30, join today for free and receive discounted tickets for gigs, exhibitions and more as well as access to unique programmes and courses.

We're offering insights into and opportunities to start careers in the creative industries. Expect workshops, Q&As, skills development sessions through Factory Academy, you name it, just watch this space.

Sign up to receive a regular newsletter with offers, recommendations and other things to tempt you.

And the best bit? You can connect with other young people from across Greater Manchester at quarterly Factory Lates and other events throughout the year. Feel part of a buzzing community, exchange ideas…

Second best bit: it’s free.

Current opportunities

  • adidas Originals Creator Network North

    adidas Originals and Factory International launch a six-month development opportunity for emerging creatives
  • Young Curators

    Factory International launch a 12-month opportunity for six young creatives to redefine curation.
  • Factory Academy

    Developing the next generation of technicians, producers and arts professionals.
  • Artist Development

    This is the place for artists to dream big – to start collaborations and develop artistic conversations not possible anywhere else.
  • Schools and Learning

    There is creativity in everyone, at any age.

Factory Lates

Keep up to date with the latest Factory Lates, curated by young people for young people.

Coming soon!

Photos

Browse photos from our year-round programme of shows, events and gigs.

Plan your visit

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If you’re bringing a group of 10 or more to Aviva Studios then please contact groups@factoryinternational.org in advance.

Alternatively you can call 0161 817 4531 (phone lines are open 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).
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