The Best Conference Venues in Manchester

Conference Venues in Manchester

Corporate event planners, trade associations, academic institutions and businesses all book conferences in Manchester, and the venue mix reflects that. Conference centres are built for larger gatherings, hotels with meeting suites suit multi-day events where delegates stay, eat and meet in one place, and stadiums handle anything from smaller conferences to large sales kick off events.. Museums, galleries and historic buildings give a keynote or product launch a distinctive backdrop. If your group is smaller, take a look at our Manchester meeting rooms.

Conference Venues with Industrial Heritage

Manchester is often called the world's first industrial city, and its mills and warehouses are now some of its most distinctive event spaces. Converted warehouses often keep original features like exposed brick and high ceilings, which gives a conference a very different feel to a hotel ballroom.

Where to Hold a Conference in Manchester

The Northern Quarter and Deansgate are the most popular areas, and Spinningfields, Piccadilly and Salford Quays are also worth a look. The right choice often comes down to where your delegates are arriving from, so check the walk from the nearest station before you decide.

Getting to a Manchester Conference

Manchester is served by rail, tram and bus through Transport for Greater Manchester. Trains link it to other northern cities such as Leeds and Liverpool, and Manchester Airport serves delegates flying in. Accessibility varies by venue, so check step-free access and other features before you book.

What to Check Before you Book

Ask what's included in the hire price, such as AV equipment, wifi, breakout rooms for smaller group sessions, catering and on-site accommodation. If your delegates are coming from several cities, you can compare conference venues across the UK, and our VenueScanner for Business team can help shortlist options if you share your brief.

Looking to plan other events in the area? Check out other venue hire options in Manchester.