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Manchester International Festival 2027 (20th anniversary)

Name: Manchester International Festival 2027 (20th anniversary)
Start: 2027-07-01
End: 2027-07-18
Location: Aviva Studios

1–18 Jul 20271-18 Jul 2027; family programme not yet announced
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Aviva Studios, Manchester city centreAbout 25 min drive from Timperley
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Under £10
Better for older childrenIndoors and out
Not on sale yetDates announced; full programme and tickets to follow
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Manchester International Festival 2027 is on at Aviva Studios, Manchester city centre from 1 July 2027 to 18 July 2027. It's about 25 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices are under £10 a ticket. Tickets aren't on sale yet. It suits older children best, with some of it indoors.

Good to know about Aviva Studios

Parking: No on-site parking; NCP Spinningfields (M3 3BE) is nearby. Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop is a 12-minute walk.
Buggies: Step-free throughout with lifts; no buggy park, but staff will find you a space.
Food: Café and bar in the Social on the ground floor.
Toilets: Baby changing and accessible toilets on most levels; the Changing Places toilet is temporarily out of action.

From factoryinternational.org, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.

Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: theatreweekly.com. Report a problem

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