CULTURE LOVERS

The Manchester International Festival has an impressive line-up. It opens with an orchestra of bells and singers in a mass participation event called Bells for Peace, led by Yoko Ono. Further highlights include Maxine Peake (pictured) exploring the life of enigmatic singer Nico in a theatrical piece, plus the premiere of Invisible Cities, performed by Rambert.

From 4-21 July; mif.co.uk