Aviva Studios is the home of Factory International in Manchester. The venue hosts exhibitions, live music, cinema, dance, comedy and talks, and includes public spaces such as The Social and The Lab.
Courtney Barnett brings her UK tour to The Hall, Aviva Studios, celebrating her album 'Creature of Habit', with support from Body Type.
A free, unauditioned singing workshop led by Lizzie Simms where participants learn group singing techniques and harmonies by ear, focusing on funk, soul and UK garage.
Conversation between Cephas Williams, creator of Portrait of Black Britain, and Factory International Artistic Director John McGrath.
One of the UK's top gospel choirs returns to Aviva Studios for Black History Month, bringing its rich and joyful sound to The Social.
An immersive exhibition and live performance by Misha B featuring artworks, soundscapes, installations and live music, exploring creativity as a space for healing and connection.
A full day creative careers convention exploring careers in make-up, hair, photography, TV, film and content creation, with demonstrations, workshops, talks and a fashion show.
An evening of live music, spoken word and performance by four artists from across the North, curated by Azora, exploring remixing and Black diasporic art.
A powerful dance opera by Gregory Maqoma exploring Black liberation, blending movement, live music and poetry.
An evening of live music from the Factory Sounds 2026 cohort with networking for creatives.
A stand-up comedy show featuring Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rachel Fairburn, a special Halloween edition.
An immersive celebration of African and Caribbean history and heritage, blending culture, education, choreography and live artistry.
Concert by Freya Skye, the Junior Eurovision 2022 winner, on her Stars Align UK tour with special guest Alex Sampson.
A family-friendly Halloween party with aerial hooping, face painting, disco, magic shows and lantern making for all ages.
Stand-up comedy gig with Akaash Singh, known for his podcast Flagrant and YouTube specials.
An evening of melodic rap and R&B performances from Tyreezy, Joash, Gvani, Fate and Lavelle, showcasing the North West's music scene.
A beginner-friendly pottery workshop led by local artist Millie of Happy Yappy Clay, where participants create pinch pots, trinket dishes, or tea-light holders.
A groundbreaking disabled-led comedy night curated and hosted by Wheels and the Legman, featuring comedians Jack Carroll, Sam Ayinde, Ushiku Crisafulli, Mike Carter and Marlla Duffy.
A live simulation and screen-based artwork by Theo Triantafyllidis that uses real-time atmospheric data and generative technology to explore climate uncertainty.
A talk by visual artist Yael Bartana exploring creativity in times of global upheaval, part of the Factory International series.
An afternoon of flamenco workshops, performances, and audience participation with artists including Julio Ruiz, Sarah Chambers, Teresa Hernández and José 'El Peli' Muñoz.
A hands-on jewellery-making workshop led by jeweller AREESHA where participants create their own unique wax mould for a ring.
Jon Hopkins brings his instrumental live show to Manchester, centred on a longform piano performance with cello, guitar and electronics.
A creative workshop to make a folded zine inspired by David Bowie's 'You're Not Alone', curated and facilitated by Tina Ramos Ekongo.
Manchester Collective present a tectonic musical journey through the elements, with rock, fire and oil, featuring works by James Tenney, Luke Mombrea, Bach and Hildur Guðnadottir.
R&B star Khalid returns to Manchester on his first European tour since 2019, performing hits from his album 'After The Sun Goes Down'.
A sip and paint session celebrating Black History Month with live music and Black-owned pop-ups, suitable for all ages.
An evening of community and feel-good music curated by Rumbi Tauro, featuring local acts including Grumpy, Teékay, R'Monah, Shaq Rayes and SOPHIA.
