Manchester International Festival - how does it benefit the city?
About 250,000 are expected in Manchester next month for the city's fifth international arts festival.
Manchester City Council leader Sir Richard Leese said last year's event was estimated to have brought £39m into the local economy.
BBC North West Today's Eno Eruotour looks at the benefits the 18-day festival - which starts on 2 July - will bring to the city.