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 Vogue: Inventing The Runway, Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen, Kesha, Basement Jaxx, Space Station Earth, and Susan Calman. 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 Vogue: Inventing The Runway, Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen, Kesha, Basement Jaxx, Space Station Earth, and Susan Calman. 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
Fatboy Slim
The Warehouse
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 February 2026
As one of the world's most renowned pioneering dance music DJs and record producers, multi-million selling Brighton artist Fatboy Slim, a.k.a. Norman Cook, is a winner of numerous awards including ten MTV Music Awards, three BRITs, an Ivor ...Fat Boy Slim - Acid Ballroom
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 14 February 2026
Iconic DJ Fatboy Slim celebrates 40 years in music with UK headline tour ACID BALLROOMOne of the UK's most iconic DJs Fatboy Slim celebrates 40 year...FC Bullard
The Hall
Sunday 15 February 2026
Jimmy Bullard and John "Fenners" Fendley are taking their smash-hit podcast from the studio to the stage in 2026 with FC Bullard LIVE! This laugh-a-minute live show is packed with everything fans love about the pod: stories, shambles, games...Alex O'Connor
The Hall
Monday 2 March 2026
YouTuber and Within Reason podcast host Alex O'Connor talks religion, philosophy, consciousness and more. Alex O'Connor is a public speaker, writer and social media philosopher - best known for his YouTube channel CosmicSkeptic. He hosts po...Lily Allen
The Hall
Tuesday 10 - Wednesday 11 March 2026
The remarkable multiple Brit, Grammy, Ivor Novello, Mercury, NME and Laurence Olivier Award winning autiobiographical pop star returns. From being a child actor in a 1998 episode of the Comic Strip Presents (her father is comedian Keith All...sombr
The Warehouse
Thursday 12 March 2026
Join 20-year-old singer-songwriter, producer and Indie rock breakout star sombr on his European headline tour after a year of chart-topping new music. A New York-native, sombr - born Shane Boose - started making music in his bedroom while ...Kesha
The Warehouse
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 March 2026
After her breakthrough in 2009 appearing on Flo Rida's number 1 single, "Right Round" Los Angeles singer-songwriter and rapper Ke$ha's irreverent music and image propelled her to immediate commercial success, topping the charts around the ...Thundercat
The Warehouse
Thursday 26 - Friday 27 March 2026
Multi-Grammy award winning virtuosic R&B/funk bassist and singer Thundercat is the alter ego of Stephen Bruner, a mercurial talent who is highly respected and much in-demand with his peers. Alongside his own solo releases, including UK Top...Basement Jaxx
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 28 March 2026
London electronic duo Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe first rose to popularity in the underground house scene of the mid-1990s, but would go on to find international chart success with the singles "Red Alert", "Romeo", "Rendez-Vu", and "W...JID
The Warehouse
Monday 6 April 2026
Rapper J.I.D first appeared on the Atlanta hip-hop scene in 2015, crafting his skills and teaming up with a host of producers including EARTHGANG to deliver a sound that was more than just a beat, and instead focused on lyrics as well. His ...
Teletech
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 24 - Saturday 25 April 2026
Manchester born Techno, electro and acid clubnight. ...Big Thief
The Warehouse
Monday 27 April - Thursday 28 May 2026
Brooklyn indie rockers with folk roots whose songs search for a deep level of self-acceptance, grounded on dried-out, cracked desert dirt. Big Thief's music, rooted in the songs of Adrianne Lenker, paints in vivid tones characters and visc...Tricky
The Hall
Saturday 16 May 2026
Bristol trip hop rapper Adrian "Tricky" Thaws began his career as an early member of the band Massive Attack before going solo in 1995 and scoring the Top 20 hit "Hell Is Round the Corner" among other hits. His work is noted for its dark, l...Pixies
The Hall
Sunday 24 - Monday 25 May 2026
With elements of indie rock and surf rock, 1980's Boston alternative rockers The Pixies have been cited by avowed fan Kurt Cobain as a heavy influence on Nirvana with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" a conscious attempt to co-opt the Pixies' sty...
NARUTO - The Symphonic Experience
The Hall
Friday 29 May 2026
NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience is a live concert that brings the beloved anime to life on a grand scale. This two-hour event features a film montage of iconic scenes from over 220 episodes, synchronized to a live orchestra performing Tos...Naruto Symphonic Experience
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 29 May 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Naruto Symphonic Experience live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Naruto Symphonic Experience?Tickets for Naruto Symphonic Exp...MARINA
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 30 May 2026
Chart-topping Welsh electropop singer Marina Diamandis - also known by her previous persona, Marina and the Diamonds - is an award-winning, platinum-selling artist. Revered since her breakthrough in 2009, she has scored four UK Top 10 album...
Space Station Earth
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 6 June 2026
See through the eyes of an astronaut in this epic concert and visual experience The Bafta and Emmy-nominated composer Ilan Eshkeri joins forces with the European Space Agency for Space Station Earth - a dazzling audio-visual adventure...BAFTA Games In Concert
The Hall
Sunday 7 June 2026
Watch your favourite games come to life with huge screens and the power of a full orchestra at this landmark live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music. Get ready for a 20-year musical journey thro...Pat Metheny
The Hall
Friday 17 July 2026
Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Pat Metheny embarks on a world tour with new ensemble Side-Eye III+ Pat Metheny has stood at the forefront of modern music for more than five decades. Beginning on trumpet at age eight and switching to gui...Agnes Obel
The Hall
Wednesday 22 July 2026
A Berlin-based, Danish-born singer/songwriter and classically trained pianist with an elegant and elastic voice, Agnes Obel's poised and melancholic chamber pop draws from the same atmosphere-heavy well as cinematic spellcasters like Antony...Fin Taylor
The Hall
Saturday 12 September 2026
 Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in front of a live audience. After the whirlwind success of his chart-topping podcas...Susan Calman
The Hall
Sunday 4 October 2026
Scottish comedian Susan Calman hasn't been on tour in ten years, but now she's back with a brand-new show. A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show...Serena Terry
The Hall
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Join Serena Terry, creator of online sensation Mammy Banter, on her biggest UK & Ireland stand up tour to date, Therapy. Over the last 6 months, Serena has tried and tested 22 different types of therapy in a bid to improve her physical and ...All Killa No Filla
The Hall
Sunday 25 October 2026
The smash-hit true crime comedy podcast heads out on its biggest tour yet! To celebrate ten years of talking murder, oversharing, and rapidly veering off topic, Kiri & Rachel hit the road and head to some of their favourite venues in their ...Interpol + Bloc Party
The Warehouse
Monday 23 - Tuesday 24 November 2026
Bloc Party and Interpol announce a co-headline tour that will unite two era-defining bands. The tour will see two of the most influential acts of the last three decades performing songs from across their 20 year-spanning discographies, incl...How to get to the Aviva Studios, Manchester
Aviva Studios Frequently Asked Questions
Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ
The nearest carparks are Water Street Carpark, and New Elm Road.
There is also NCP Spinningfields.
Salford Central and Deansgate are the closet two rail stations.
The nearest tram stops are Deansgate-Castlefield, and St Peter's Square.
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.
If your tickets are not displaying in your online Aviva account, you can email their ticketing team for further assistance.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Aviva, their box office opening hours are Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Aviva Studios, Manchester
