Manchester International Festival is a huge cultural celebration of new music, exciting new concerts and world famous artists. The festival has concerts which celebrate renowned artists as well as bringing out new examples of talent from around the world. The festival has a core focus on current issues and debate and is supported by venues across the city, holding their own events and igniting interest and energy around the festival.

In 2015 there is an exciting and far reaching line-up which includes shows and performances from Gerhard Richter, Arvo Pärt, Björk, Ed Atkins, FKA twigs, Douglas Gordon, Hélène Grimaud, Charlotte Rampling, Nico Muhly, Paris Opera Ballet, Wayne McGregor, Olafur Eliasson, Jamie xx, Maxine Peake, Antony, Justin Fletcher, Arca, Invisible Dot Ltd, Damon Albarn, Rufus Norris, Moira Buffini and many more.