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Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
A high-flying family adventure with un-BAA-lievable acrobats comes to Aviva Studios this winter
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What's On ↓
16 Dec 2025 – 11 Jan 2026
Lightroom at Aviva Studios
Explore three stunning immersive experiences this winter: David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), VOGUE: Inventing the Runway and The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
People sitting and lying on the floor in Aviva Studios watching Hockney's iPad paintings during Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
1 – 31 October 2025
Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with live music, poetry, comedy and discussion
Singer Beverly Glenn-Copeland against a blue background
Gigs at Aviva Studios
Intimate Gigs. Warehouse Raves. Unbeatable Sound. Discover our latest gig listings at Aviva Studios.
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Opening Hours

With a venue like ours, every night is different. Make sure to check our opening hours ahead of your visit to get the most up to date times.

  1. Wednesday 29 Oct
    10AM – 6PM
  2. Thursday 30 Oct
    10AM – 11PM
  3. Friday 31 Oct
    Closed
    Open for ticket holds for the Family Halloween Party and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
  4. Saturday 1 Nov
    10AM – 1AM
    Closed to the public from 4.30pm. Open from 5.30-10.30pm to ticket holders for Day of the Dog
  5. Sunday 2 Nov
    10AM – 9PM
  6. Monday 3 Nov
    Closed
  7. Tuesday 4 Nov
    10AM – MIDNIGHT

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Opportunities

  • Factory Academy

    Calling all future producers, technicians and arts professionals – explore our free training programmes today
    A camera operator films a live event in the Warehouse, which is filled with people. There is dramatic purple lighting with multiple cameras and bright stage beams.

  • Submit a project

    Propose a project for our Curatorial and Producing teams to review.

  • Jobs

    View our current job openings at Factory International on our recruitment pages.
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Explore online

  • Factory Settings

    Switch on and step into Factory Settings and access a whole new dimension to Aviva Studios through inventive and playful virtual experiences.
    Aviva Studios x Trespass with vines and greenery covering the building

  • Dream Space Podcast

    What does art have the power or potential to do, when we allow ourselves to dream? We explore this in our new podcast, hosted by Gemma Cairney.
    Dream Space podcast artwork, a transparent cube in front of purple hazed clouds.

  • Editor in Residence

    Factory+ commissions some of the most exciting voices in contemporary writing to explore a selection of themes.
    Food and culture writer Ruby Tandoh

  • In the Studio

    Watch our video series where artists and collectives show us the space where their ideas come to life.
    Robin McNicholas stood in front of three large screens showcasing the branding behind his upcoming show Sweet Dreams

  • Games

    Play games and experiences by some of the most exciting artists working in the digital field.
    I CAN'T FOLLOW YOU ANYMORE

  • Factory Works

    A new audio artwork and accompanying film by Neville Gabie – created with Nabihah Iqbal, Mark Thomas and the Aviva Studios construction workers.
    Image of Factory Works cover

  • Talks

    Watch our selection of talks and discussions from artists from across the programme of Factory International and MIF.
    Photo of Ryan Gander speaking