Sign up for our What's On newsletter to keep your finger on the pulse of an ever-changing Manchester The Manchester International Festival line up has grown even bigger, with festival favourite Damon Albarn set to make a return this summer.
MIF21's programme of events will also now include a tribute to Nina Simone, and performances from Rema and Midas the Jagaban.
The new wave of announced artists joins an already-exciting line up that includes work from Cillian Murphy, Cerys Matthews and world-renowned choreographer Boris Charmatz.
The summer festival will make its grand return to Manchester between July 1 and 18, taking over venues and public spaces right across the city centre.
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