A day of live performance, bold ideas and collective action – where the audience becomes the cast and theatre sparks conversation.

Take Back Theatre bring a powerful new play exploring patriotism, identity and belonging, set in the intimate surroundings of Manchester’s 53Two.

A high-octane and vibrant new musical comedy dances into Manchester for its UK premiere later this year.

This June, Manchester welcomes the launch of SLAMCHESTER, a one-night-only spoken word slam featuring a a special performance by Jardel Rodrigues.

Don’t miss James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning, big-hearted, ‘pitch-perfect’ celebration of football when it comes to Salford.

For the first time ever, MIF joins forces with The Royal Ballet to present a bold new adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s seminal novel.

Enjoy a spectacular musical adventure!

A dreamlike film and installation by award-winning artist Juliet Ellis, exploring identity, strength and impermanence. A visually arresting highlight of MIF25.

An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.

Happening as part of MIF25, Blackhaine’s world premiere performance promises to be one of the most compelling and emotionally charged experiences of the festival.

A moving new play about love, memory and football fandom, Through It All Together explores dementia, devotion and the power of holding on when life starts to slip away.

One of the most arresting offerings at MIF25 – a haunting, meditative journey through abstraction, perception and performance.