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Aviva Studios & Factory International

Water St, Manchester, United Kingdom

2,000

Max guests

Event spaces

Aviva Studios, home to Factory International, is a landmark new cultural space in Manchester with a global outlook.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the building’s design is led by Ellen van Loon of the world-renowned practice Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). The multi-use space can accommodate a wide range of set-ups, from intimate theatre shows and intricate exhibitions to large multimedia performances and warehouse-scale gigs suitable for major artists.

The development is led by Manchester City Council, supported by HM Government and Arts Council England. In 2023, Aviva was announced as the naming rights partner, with the building known as Aviva Studios.

Meeting & event spaces

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The Andrew Law Hall

570 m²

1,230

Theatre

The Warehouse

Combinable

1st Floor · 2,096.1 m²

1,500

Theatre

950

Banquet

2,000

Reception

Can also be split into

North Warehouse 1st Floor · 771.7 m²

Theatre 600 Cabaret 224 Banquet 280 Reception 900

South Warehouse 1st Floor · 1,170.7 m²

Theatre 900 Cabaret 360 Banquet 450 Reception 1,100

The Social

Capacities on request

Hall Foyer

Capacities on request

Undercroft

Capacities on request

Capacity at a glance

Maximum guests per layout

Space	Size	Theatre	Cabaret	Banquet	Reception
The Andrew Law Hall	570 m²	1,230	–	–	–
The Warehouse	2,096.1 m²	1,500	–	950	2,000
↳ North Warehouse	771.7 m²	600	224	280	900
↳ South Warehouse	1,170.7 m²	900	360	450	1,100
The Social		–	–	–	–
Hall Foyer		–	–	–	–
Undercroft		–	–	–	–

Facilities

Bar
In-house catering
Near train station
AV equipment
Free Wi-Fi

Gallery

Questions about Aviva Studios & Factory International

How many guests can Aviva Studios & Factory International hold?

Its largest space holds up to 1,500 theatre-style, 950 for a seated dinner and 2,000 for a standing reception.

How many event spaces does Aviva Studios & Factory International have?

5 meeting and event spaces, the largest being The Warehouse for up to 2,000 guests. The capacity table above shows every room by layout.

Where is Aviva Studios & Factory International?

Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ.

How do I book Aviva Studios & Factory International for an event?

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