The full programme of events for this year's Manchester International Festival has been revealed including a three-day residency from singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe and a world premiere art project from former Manchester United player Juan Mata.
People will also be able to step inside Manchester's £210m arts centre, Factory International, as it hosts some of the festival's events ahead of its official opening in October.
A major exhibition of Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama’s inflatable sculptures will form a centrepiece of the festival, with the major exhibition 'You, Me and the Balloons' taking over the vast warehouse space.
The world-famous biennial arts festival, with a wide-ranging programme of original new work by artists from around the world, will be back in the city between June 29 and July 16.
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