The Manchester International Festival is a biennial international arts festival, with a specific focus on original new work, held in the English city of Manchester and run by Factory International. The festival is a biennial event, first taking place in June–July 2007, and subsequently recurring in the summers of 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 with the most recent event taking place in the summer of 2025. The organisation was originally based in Blackfriars House, adjacent to Blackfriars Bridge but it has since moved to a new £110 million new home, Factory International in 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Manchester International Festival?+
Manchester International Festival was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and completed in 2007.
When was Manchester International Festival built?+
Manchester International Festival was completed in 2007. It was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
Can I visit Manchester International Festival?+
Manchester International Festival is a real building in the world that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.