Factory International’s free, public-facing offer of events and activities for communities from across the city

The heart of MIF23, introducing visitors to Factory International’s new outdoor spaces with live sets from over 100 bands, artists and DJs and a wide variety of food, drink and entertainment

A year-long celebration of culture across the city of Leeds.

A temporary brewery and public toilet pub in a secret location for MIF19, created by Tokyo art collective Chim↑Pom.

A stirring theatrical and musical immersion into the sound and identity of singer Nico, co-created by Maxine Peake and Sarah Frankcom.

An informal network of arts and health professionals and activists.

A beastly theatrical bonfire and firework display to celebrate NYE17 in Newcastle, created in collaboration with Walk the Plank.

A unique gig/theatre hybrid industrial music drama created by Jane Horrocks, Nick Vivian and Wrangler for Manchester International Festival 2017.

Turner Prize-nominated artist Phil Collins returns a Soviet-era statue of Friedrich Engels to the city where he made his name in an extraordinary live film event.

A new initiative offering residents the opportunity to present their very own micro-international festival in their home for local community members.

A modern memorial to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, conceived and created by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller.

An interactive sound and visual installation created by artists Jason Singh and Cassiel for the Great Hall at the Royal Exchange Theatre.

An exhibition created from the stories and opinions that Royal Exchange visitors shared with the Theatre as part of the You, The Audience programme.

One of the UK’s leading multi-arts festivals, programming and commissioning artists across music, comedy, visual arts, performance and more.

A night of bespoke entertainment, lively discussion, workshops, candle-lit stories and midnight feasts at the Royal Exchange Theatre’s very first sleepover

A giant conversation with everyone who has ever been part of a theatre audience, to find out what theatre is for in the 21st century, why it matters and what it should be.

A music, drama and visual arts programme for young people with Autistic Spectrum Condition, delivered by the Royal Exchange Theatre and Manchester Camerata.

A three year partnership with New Charter Housing Trust and their Academy in Ashton under Lyne designed to explore ways of creating sustainable cultural change in the neighbourhood.

An immersive installation exploring the important issues that young people face, complete with exhibitions, performances, speeches and opportunities for critical debate.

A weekend of deckchair lounging, free entertainment and a few surprises, featuring a packed programme of music, performance and street theatre.

A pupil-led, creative walking project using drama, soundscape, film, visual mapping, photography, story and townscape art to map the journey between two local primary schools.

Fourteen days and nights of theatre, music, film, cooking, exhibitions and opinion-gathering – produced and managed by young people.

A professional showcase opportunity for young Greater Manchester performers across a range of artforms including theatre, multimedia, spoken word, music and dance.

An exhibition with a difference, with contributions from community groups, artists, makers, children, schools and individuals.

A successful cross-artform platform event for new and emerging NW-based artists and performers.