Transatlantic Sessions at Aviva Studios

Aviva Studios powers into its second year with another thrilling line-up, featuring major works and world premiere performances alongside a super accessible public programme of free events.

Two of the most distinctive creators – choreographer Crystal Pite and Complicité’s Simon McBurney – will present a thrilling and timely world premiere at Aviva Studios.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer, Romy brings her Club Mid Air tour to Manchester.

Experience the work of David Hockney like never before in Bigger and Closer (not smaller and further away) at Aviva Studios.

A live performance by Neil Bartlett reimagining Derek Jarman’s seminal 1993 film, Blue, happening as part of the Factory International Weekend of Film and Music.

Happening as part of Factory International’s Weekend of Film and Music is Max Porter and Aoife McArdle’s All of This Unreal Time, starring Cillian Murphy.

Factory International’s Weekend of Film and Music pairs Cillian Murphy in All of This Unreal Time with a live reimagining of Derek Jarman’s final film.

The Untold Orchestra present a meditative multi-artform work exploring the experience of black creatives through a mix of music, dance and spoken word.

Marking the end of the world in a momentous mix of music, cinematic imagery, songs and stories, ARK is the latest multi-media work by the legendary Laurie Anderson.

A thrilling adaptation blending Shakespeare’s great tragedy with Radiohead’s seminal album in an intoxicating blend of theatre, music, and movement.

Two of the most distinctive creators – choreographer Crystal Pite and Complicité’s Simon McBurney – will present a thrilling and timely world premiere at Aviva Studios.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer, Romy brings her Club Mid Air tour to Manchester.

Experience the work of David Hockney like never before in Bigger and Closer (not smaller and further away) at Aviva Studios.

Happening as part of Factory International’s Weekend of Film and Music is Max Porter and Aoife McArdle’s All of This Unreal Time, starring Cillian Murphy.

Factory International’s Weekend of Film and Music pairs Cillian Murphy in All of This Unreal Time with a live reimagining of Derek Jarman’s final film.

The Untold Orchestra present a meditative multi-artform work exploring the experience of black creatives through a mix of music, dance and spoken word.

Marking the end of the world in a momentous mix of music, cinematic imagery, songs and stories, ARK is the latest multi-media work by the legendary Laurie Anderson.

Aviva Studios powers into its second year with another thrilling line-up, featuring major works and world premiere performances alongside a super accessible public programme of free events.

Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?

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Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.

Every Thursday, Ramona’s MOT Station plays host to a specially curated roster of touring bands, local artists and resident performers. All live, all free entry, all the time.

The RNCM launches its brand new Inspirational Artists series, spotlighting a huge range of touring musicians and ensembles, each bringing something unique to the stage.

The Bridgewater Hall’s flagship concert series brings the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists and world-renowned choirs to Manchester.

Hear directly from the people powering the music industry in both Manchester and the UK, as well as witnessing some of the North’s upcoming talent at Beyond the Music.

From soul legends to fantastical opera, live art to dance’s cutting edge, we select our highlights from the RNCM’s Autumn Season.