The Factory, Arts center in Manchester, England
The Factory spans 13,300 square meters with an auditorium seating 2,000 people and a warehouse space accommodating 5,000 visitors for performances and exhibitions.
The project began in 2014 when Chancellor George Osborne announced plans for a cultural building as part of the Northern Powerhouse program with £78 million investment.
Factory International operates both the Manchester International Festival and Aviva Studios, presenting theater, dance, music, opera, visual arts, and major exhibitions throughout the year.
The venue maintains regular operating hours from 10 AM to 11 PM on weekdays, offering annual memberships at £45 with benefits including priority booking.
The building features adaptable spaces designed by Office for Metropolitan Architecture, allowing transformations between intimate theater settings and large-scale production configurations.
Location: Manchester
Inception: June 2023
Architects: Office for Metropolitan Architecture
GPS coordinates: 53.47783,-2.25758
Latest update: June 3, 2025 17:03
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