Manchester International Festival 2023 announces food and music line-up for all new riverside Festival Square

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The Manchester International Festival has announced its music and food line-up for the all-new Festival Square. Where it’s previously taken over Albert Square, this year it will be happening at Factory International’s new riverside location.

The open air stage will play host to 190 artists, bands, DJs and musicians over the course of the festival fortnight, with all the events free of charge and a host of food vendors providing the sustenance.

Highlights will include gigs from iconic Manchester band A Certain Ratio, The Orielles and Dutch Uncles, as well as an ‘in conversation’ on-stage interview with Canadian artist Peaches. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community There will also be takeover sessions by the likes of Band On The Wall, Reform Radio, Brighter Sound, Feel Good Club and YES, as well as performances from the likes of OneDa, Planningtorock, The KTNA, Werkha and Bay Bryan.

Food, meanwhile, will be coming from plant-based Caribbean kitchen ARMR, the Hip Hop Chip Shop, Zouk and Ginger’s Comfort Emporium, as well as Super Serve, who will be taking on the hospitality arm of Factory when it opens properly in October.