Manchester International Festival returns across the city from next week, promising a raft of world exclusive arts and cultural events with it. And this year's events include a host of attractions for all the family to enjoy.
For all events where tickets are required, you can book these in advance at the official MIF website. There will also be a box office at Festival Square throughout the event.Rivers from all over the world flow into our oceans, just like people from all walks of life come together to create a vibrant community. Each Tiny Drop celebrates this togetherness and the gift of water, drawing on ancient practices and river rituals from South Asian culture.
In one of the most eagerly-anticipated events of MIF 2021, Yayoi Kusama is bringing her largest-ever immersive environment to Manchester. For family fun join in an interactive performance from Agbeko – Manchester's very own Afrobeat-inspired rock-funk-psych outfit – hosted by Babyrocksampler and Band on the Wall. Plus get down with reggae for kids with family rave know-it-alls Dub Smugglers and the Playhouse Project, and so much more.
In this vibrant staging of Benjamin Britten’s community opera, director Alan Lane tells a story of hope and survival, featuring Lemn Sissay live as the voice of God and 180 schoolchildren as every bird and beast under the sun.Ryan Gander invites families to undertake a quest across the city in search of his latest artworks. Hundreds of thousands of collectable coins will be hiding in plain sight across Manchester, each embellished with words offering guidance on daily decisions.