Despite only having been open since 2023, Manchester’s Factory International has already established itself as one of the UK’s foremost cultural destinations. Sure, we might not be getting an edition of flagship biennial event Manchester International Festival, but Aviva Studios has plenty to see and do over the coming months. Its spring and summer programme spans theatre, dance, music and visual art and will feature several names with mighty cultural heft. Arguably the biggest deal on the programme is a major exhibition from Ai Weiwei. You can find the full programme and get tickets on the Factory International website here.

Source: International New York Times January 20, 2026 15:11 UTC