WHAT'S ON AT THE AVIVA STUDIOS, MANCHESTER
What's On at the Aviva Studios, Manchester
Aviva Studios opened in 2023 and is home to Factory International. Its flexible design means it can adapt to host anything from intimate theatre shows, detailed exhibitions, global multimedia performances, and concerts. Aviva Studios delivers dance, theatre, music, visual arts, exhibitions, many premieres, and MIF.
Aviva Studios include the Warehouse with a capacity for 5’000 standing, and the hall with a capacity for 1’600 seated or 2’000 standing. These spaces can also be combined creating exciting and dynamic opportunities at Aviva.
Aviva Studios continuous programme of innovative and immersive performances creates a platform for local and international artists. Aviva has many shows, events and productions to look forward to including Sweet Dreams, Summer Factory, Carl Barron, Womex. See what's on at Aviva Studios below and book tickets online.
Aviva Studios opened in 2023 and is home to Factory International. Its flexible design means it can adapt to host anything from intimate theatre shows, detailed exhibitions, global multimedia performances, and concerts. Aviva Studios delivers dance, theatre, music, visual arts, exhibitions, many premieres, and MIF.
Aviva Studios include the Warehouse with a capacity for 5’000 standing, and the hall with a capacity for 1’600 seated or 2’000 standing. These spaces can also be combined creating exciting and dynamic opportunities at Aviva.
Aviva Studios continuous programme of innovative and immersive performances creates a platform for local and international artists. Aviva has many shows, events and productions to look forward to including Sweet Dreams, Summer Factory, Carl Barron, Womex. See what's on at Aviva Studios below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Aviva Studios, Manchester
What's On at the Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sweet Dreams
The Warehouse
Saturday 27 July - Sunday 1 September 2024
Step inside the surreal world of a fading fast-food empire in this interactive adventure that mixes cinema and animation Whether you're the ultimate foodie, a cinema buff or just someone who loves an unforgettable experience, Sweet Dreams i...We Were Here (18) + Q&A with David Weissman
The Hall
Saturday 17 August 2024
Celebrate a community coming together in an unimaginable crisis, with filmmaker David Weissman, as he presents his seminal documentary "We Were Here". The first film to take a deep and reflective look back at the arrival of AIDS, "We Were H...Hayley & Me + Quizabella Rosselini
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 17 August 2024
Exploring the themes of visibility, expectations, LGBT progress, escapism and a lack of visible role models or a "rule book" for transgender people, the one-woman show "Hayley and Me" is written and performed by award-winning transgender pe...The Cockettes + Q&A with David Weissman
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 18 August 2024
This film screening will feature and pre-film introduction and post-film Q&A with the film's co-director David Weissman and a post Q&A DJ set by disco party starters Love Party and trippy visuals by Bridget Coderc. Set against the vibrant b...A House Is Not A Disco
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Actor Brian J. Smith's documentary film documents a year-in-the-life in the world's most iconic "homo-normative" community: Fire Island Pines. Situated fifty miles from New York City, this storied queer beach town finds itself in the midst ...Lesvia
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Since the 1970s, lesbians from around the world have been drawn to the island of Lesvos, birthplace of the ancient Greek poet Sappho. When they find paradise in a local village and carve out their own lesbian community, tensions simmer with...Tinariwen
The Hall
Monday 26 August 2024
Tinariwen is a collective of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara region of northern Mali. Considered pioneers of desert blues, the group's guitar-driven style combines traditional Tuareg and African music with Western rock music. ...Carl Barron
The Hall
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Australia's favourite stand-up comedian returns to the UK with his smash-hit show, Skating Rink For Flies, after a sell-out tour down under. Join Carl as he ponders the important things in life - like plastic bags, peanut butter and the fee...Ben Howard
The Warehouse
Monday 21 October 2024
The critically acclaimed multi-platinum artist and global festival headliner - winner of 2 Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello - brings together the many facets of his talent: classic songwriting roots, virtuoso guitar playing and electronic te...WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 23 - Saturday 26 October 2024
WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo - the most international and culturally diverse music convention in the world - comes to Manchester in 2024. Each year WOMEX travels to a different European city bringing together 2,600 music industry profession...Fontaines D.C.
The Warehouse
Friday 29 November - Sunday 1 December 2024
The London-based, Dublin-raised five piece are back with their fourth album, ROMANCE - and stop off with what's set to be an unforgettable live show. Set for release on 23 August 2024 via XL Recording, ROMANCE builds upon sonic sensibilitie...Bowling for Soup
The Hall
Saturday 8 February 2025
With their thirty year anniversary as a band on the horizon in 2024, Texas' favourite punk rock export Bowling For Soup continue to grow their global fanbase and expand their success year on year. Also dubbed the crown princes of pop punk, ...Nikita Kuzmin - Midnight Dancer
The Hall
Thursday 8 May 2025
Ukrainian-Italian dance star Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show to the stage. Rising star of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first ever solo U...How to get to the Aviva Studios, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Aviva Studios, Manchester
