Crippled With Laughter at Aviva Studios

From comedy nights to live music, Factory International bring an accessible and inclusive programme of event this winter – the best thing, it’s all free.

Enjoy a night of Manchester soul curated by inner – featuring Kemani Anderson, The Divines, Naomi Kalu, 2b.Frank, Channell and DJ Lenny.

Expect a dazzling night of circus and cabaret with magician Adam B, juggler Louise and the fabulous dancer Miss Lolly May.

Manchester will once again become the world’s stage this summer, with Manchester International Festival taking over venues and spaces across the city.

Following the release of their 12th album, Come Ahead, the iconic Glasgow band Primal Scream perform in the Warehouse space at Aviva Studios.

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.

Folk musicians from Scotland, Ireland and the US will come together for an intimate live show at Aviva Studios, home of Factory International.

Enjoy a night of Manchester soul curated by inner – featuring Kemani Anderson, The Divines, Naomi Kalu, 2b.Frank, Channell and DJ Lenny.

Expect a dazzling night of circus and cabaret with magician Adam B, juggler Louise and the fabulous dancer Miss Lolly May.

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.

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.

If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.

Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.

An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.

Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.

Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.

Providing award-winning Comedy since 1997, XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke.

Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.

The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.

From comedy nights to live music, Factory International bring an accessible and inclusive programme of event this winter – the best thing, it’s all free.