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

The films of Michael Haneke take centre stage at HOME this summer, as audiences are invited to explore the austere, uncompromising visions of the Austrian writer-director.

Now in its 20th year, Manchester Literature Festival is presenting a special programme of spring events.

Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.

Sarah Roberts: SICK explores environments of care in her signature style of brightly coloured installations, spread across two galleries.

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.

Festival Square is the beating heart of Manchester International Festival 2025.

Venture Arts sets up a pop-up studio at the Lab, with art-making takes place alongside collaborative experiments with dance and music.

Shilpa Gupta weaves together stories and voices of local communities for a brand new MIF25 sound installation ‘You are the place’.

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