Calling all Greater Manchester talent – apply to perform on MIF25’s Festival Square

Festival Square is back for MIF25 – and this year, it’s bigger than ever!

Festival Square is the beating heart of Manchester International Festival – a place where audiences gather to discover new artists, experience incredible performances and celebrate the energy of the city.

From 3 to 20 July, we’re taking over the Social and the Undercroft, the outdoor space at Aviva Studios. Apply to be part of a vibrant hub of live performances, workshops and events that showcase the incredible talent of Greater Manchester.

We want to hear from performers, musicians and creatives across all genres who live in Greater Manchester — whether you’re a steel band, folk musician, hip hop collective, dance troupe, community choir, classical ensemble, DJ, or something completely unexpected.

We’re also looking for artists who can bring music workshops, dance sessions and even live podcasts to the space. If it’s exciting, engaging and brings people together, we want to hear about it.