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MIF25 Venue Access Information

Manchester International Festival runs at Aviva Studios and multiple venues across the city. From this page you can find all current venues and spaces with access advice and further information.

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Aviva Studios

  • Festival Square MIF25

    A DJ set on Festival Square from MIF23, showing a large crowd of people dancing and filming a DJ on stage. The lighting is hazy green and there are purple strobe lights.
  • The Warehouse

    Photo of the inside of the Warehouse
  • The Law Family Hall

    Photo of the stage and yellow seats in the Hall
  • The Lab

    Photo of the Lab at Aviva Studios, showing an empty room with chairs, round tables and a colourful painting featuring the word 'JOY' on the wall
  • The Social

    Photo of visitors sat down in the Social

Across the city

  • HOME

    The exterior of the HOME Manchester building photographed at dusk
  • Contact

    A performance space at Contact. Rows of red seats overlook a stage.
  • The Whitworth

    The exterior of the Whitworth Art Gallery photographed with gardens in the forefront
  • Royal Exchange Theatre

    A photo of the interior of the Royal Exchange Theatre with seating shown in the round
  • The Bridgewater Hall

    A photograph of The Bridgewater Hall auditorium
  • Diecast

    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.
  • Manchester Art Gallery

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  • RISE Inavate Centre

    A close-up of a microphone hanging from above, with several similar microphones blurred in the background. The warm lighting and soft focus create an atmospheric feel.
  • Royal Northern College of Music

    A theater stage with a dramatic, modern design is shown, featuring black framing and a stark white, illuminated backdrop. The contrast between the dark seating area and the bright stage creates a striking visual effect.

What to Expect guides

Document List

  • FALE SĀ / SACRED HOUSE

    File updated at June 2025
  • Venture Arts

    File updated at June 2025
  • The Herds

    File updated at June 2025
  • Shilpa Gupta: You are the place

    File updated at June 2025
  • Festival Square

    File updated at June 2025
  • Juliet Ellis: A Symphony of Flesh and Bones

    File updated at June 2025
  • Football City, Art United.

    File updated at June 2025
  • Blackhaine: And Now I Know What Love Is

    File updated at June 2025
  • Germaine Kruip: A Possibility

    File updated at June 2025
  • An Inheritance

    File updated at June 2025

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Please note all information is subject to change as a result of new information, venue changes and any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about specific events, and to book general tickets, please follow this link: https://factoryinternational.org/mif25/

Please contact the Access Team at access@factoryinternational.org with any questions.

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Aviva Studios Opening Hours

  1. Friday 14 Nov
    10AM – 1AM
    Please note we are closed to the general public from 6-11pm. Ticket holders for Mac Demarco may enter the Social from 7pm.
  2. Saturday 15 Nov
    10AM – 1AM
    Please note we are closed to the general public from 6-11pm. Ticket holders for Mac Demarco may enter the Social from 7pm.
  3. Sunday 16 Nov
    10AM – 6PM
  4. Monday 17 Nov
    Closed
  5. Tuesday 18 Nov
    10AM – 9PM
  6. Wednesday 19 Nov
    10AM – 11PM
  7. Thursday 20 Nov
    10AM – 8PM

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