Manchester is one of the UK's leading destinations for events, driven by a fast-growing media, tech and finance sector and a calendar of major conferences and exhibitions. The city is home to MediaCity UK, the AO Arena and Manchester Central, and sits on a strong transport network with direct trains from Piccadilly Station to London in around two hours, an international airport with global connections, and easy access via the M60 and M56. That combination of infrastructure and a genuinely large corporate base has made Manchester one of the UK's busiest cities for business events outside London.
Manchester offers a wide range of venues to suit different events. Hotels such as the Hilton, Manchester Marriott and Radisson Blu provide dedicated conference suites and meeting rooms with full business facilities, well suited to corporate training and away days. For larger events, purpose-built spaces like Manchester Central Convention Complex and the AO Arena offer capacity for major conferences, exhibitions and large-scale gatherings. Unique venues such as the Science and Industry Museum and the city's football stadiums give events a distinctive setting with strong brand appeal. There are also outdoor and semi-outdoor spaces for summer parties, launches and team-building days.
The City Centre, anchored by Piccadilly Station, has the best transport links and suits conferences with delegates travelling in from across the UK. Salford and MediaCity UK, home to the BBC and ITV, offer modern waterside venues well suited to media, tech and product launches. The Northern Quarter has a cluster of independent and creative venues with more character, ideal for informal events, parties and brand activations that want to stand out from a typical conference setting.
Venkey makes finding a Manchester venue straightforward. Browse venues by capacity, type and budget, add your favourites to a shortlist, then submit one enquiry to request free quotes from multiple venues at once. From there, you can compare pricing, availability and facilities side by side, and book directly with the venue that's the best fit for your event.
Venkey currently lists 207+ venues in Manchester, ranging from small meeting rooms to large conference and exhibition spaces.
Manchester offers hotel conference suites, purpose-built conference and exhibition centres, unique venues like museums and sports stadiums, and outdoor spaces for parties and summer events.
Pricing varies depending on venue type, room size, event duration and catering requirements. Request free quotes through Venkey to compare exact costs for your event.
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Previously known as the Days Hotel, the newly named Pendulum Hotel offers value, comfort and prime location in the heart of Manchester city centre, attracting a mixed crowd of smart savvy business travellers and city explorers seeking a dose of Manch
This well located business centre in Manchester is just a short walk from the MetroLink, Piccadilly and Victoria stations. A collection of executive office suites and open planned managed office spaces from 100sq ft to 10,000sq ft are available.
OFFLINE - duplicate Purpose built conference centre incorporating the comfortable 3* Days Hotel. Conveniently located in the centre of Manchester, 300 metres from Piccadilly train station. Multi storey car park adjacent
Situated opposite Manchester Central(GMex)in the heart of the city centre. The hotel offers 6 purpose built air conditioned meeting rooms plus a business lounge with FREE Costa Coffee facilities
eOffice is a world-class operator, offering the ultimate workplace close to major transport links. Our conference rooms are ideal for presentations, training, and large-scale meetings.
A self contained meeting/training room. Full projection facilities, whiteboard, pc. Fully climate controlled. Will seat up to 20 persons as a conference room or can be set up in various styles.
Edwardian hotel from 1903, heart of city centre close to major roads, rail, tram networks - 20 mins to Manchester Intl Arpt.
Four star hotel on Deansgate in the city centre near Piccadilly Station, Manchester Arena, Arndale and a few minutes from Manchester Central. This city centre accommodation comes with meeting, conference and wedding facilities including car parking a
Victorian hotel built in 1843 located on banks of River Irwell - Opposite Granada Studios, walk to Opera House, Palace Theatre.
Modern Hotel situated in the heart of Manchester, 7 miles from Manchester Int'l Airport.
Modern airport hotel with multilingual staff, warm atmosphere; just a three minute walk from Manchester Airport Terminal 1.
