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Manchester City Centre offers a vibrant selection of quirky conference venues, perfect for organisations seeking a unique setting for their corporate events. These venues blend Manchester's industrial heritage with modern innovation, providing an inspiring backdrop that fosters creativity and engagement.

There are plenty of tube, train and bus stations dotted around the City, so accessibility is no problem for organisers.

TRANSPORT

The City of London is an area that has been settled since the Romans founded Londinium in 43 AD.

HISTORY

The City is home to the headquarters of many major banks and businesses, as well as the London Stock Exchange.

CULTURE

The City of London is a region located in the heart of London and is one of the most important and historic regions of the capital. It is home to numerous world-class venues such as the Guildhall or Barbican, making it a popular choice for events such as conferences, meetings or away days. In addition to these traditional venues, there are also many unique historical landmarks throughout the city that are ideal settings for special events like weddings or private parties.

The City of London also has an intersting history and is home to many landmarks and points of interest. It is one of the world's most renowned financial hubs, and has been at the heart of global commerce for centuries. Its history stretches back to the Roman period, when it was founded as a trading post known as Londinium. Additionally, it is very well-connected, with excellent transport links via tube, train or bus, making it easy to get around. Whether you're looking for a bustling metropolis full of history or a modern hub with excellent transport links, the City of London has something for everyone.

City Centre

Manchester has a rich and varied history, from its industrial heritage to its role in the UK music scene.

From the historic buildings of the city centre to the iconic Old Trafford stadium, there are plenty of landmarks to discover.

LANDMARKS

With a lively music scene, a wealth of museums and art galleries, and a diverse range of restaurants, Manchester has plenty to offer.

Manchester, in the North West of England, has been a major settlement for centuries and has plenty of history to show for it. Its events scene is world-renowned, with something going on every night of the week. From live music and club nights to comedy shows and theatre performances, there’s always something to do in Manchester. The city is also home to a number of excellent venues for events, including the Manchester Arena, O2 Apollo Manchester and Albert Hall. There’s a great community feel in Manchester, making it the perfect place to hold an event.

Manchester

Discover quirky conference venues in Manchester City Centre that inspire creativity and engagement for your corporate events.

Quirky Conference Venues in Manchester City Centre

Quirky Conference Venues

Explore top quirky conference venues in Manchester City Centre, perfect for engaging and creative corporate events.

The largest of 4 event spaces Room 1 offers you a huge open plan warehouse event space, with a gable roof that washes the floor with an abundance of natural light. 

The room has a lot of steelwork and industrial features which is ideal if you prefer to host your events in exciting and unusual event spaces.

It is ideal if you are planning a conference, exhibition, gala dinner, award ceremony, company fun day, Christmas party or indeed most corporate events. 




Elegant event space SS1 in Digbeth with vibrant murals, ideal for cultural gatherings.

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Vibrant event space SS1 in Digbeth, ideal for concerts and corporate gatherings.

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Dynamic band performance with vibrant lighting at SS1, ideal for live music events.

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"SS1 event space in Digbeth with vibrant lighting and ornate throne for unique gatherings."

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Dynamic event space SS1 in Digbeth with vibrant geometric floor for team-building activities.

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Events

Birmingham

Secret Space digbeth

Quirky Conference Hub Manchester

Explore unique conference venues in Manchester City Centre, perfect for fostering creativity and professional engagement.

Medicine Gallery is housed in the Victorian, 2200 sq ft purpose built former gallery of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. A building of great beauty and of local art historical importance, the medicine team discovered the forgotten space and restored it to its former glory in 2018. Medicine opened as a cafe and gallery supporting arts and cultural organisations to advance their creative mission by housing their exhibitions and events. 

The space is perfect for networking and corporate events, celebrations, film screenings and concerts. Catering is available from £15 - £30 per person.

Spacious Medicine Gallery venue with high ceiling, perfect for events and exhibitions.

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Attendees at a presentation in Medicine Gallery, showcasing a large screen for multimedia events.

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Modern event space at Medicine Gallery with engaged audience, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Whole Venue

Medicine Gallery Limited

Quirky Conference Hub @ Manchester Centre

Explore Thinktank for unique conference venues in Manchester City Centre. Perfect for fostering creativity and professional engagement.

Hiring the Event Suite gives you your own dedicated entrance plus a reception area to meet and greet your guests. You can use our partition walls to divide the space into one, two or three areas. 

We offer inbuilt AV and Projectors in two of the spaces and complimentary WiFi. 

The space can offer a variety of different set ups and be used in a unique way. 

Event Suite at Thinktank: organized meeting space with podium, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Event Suite in Thinktank: modern meeting room with long table, projector for presentations.

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Spacious event suite with black chairs, perfect for presentations and seminars.

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Event Suite 

Thinktank 

Thinktank: Unique Conference Hub, Manchester

This stunning book lined space in the heart of the Library of Birmingham offers an iconic setting for gala dinners and drinks receptions for up to 200 people. Also suitable for performances and wedding receptions.

Elegant event space in Book Rotunda, Birmingham with stylish tables and vibrant lighting.

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Elegant event space in Book Rotunda, Birmingham with round tables and purple lighting.

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Book Rotunda event space with round tables, ideal for corporate gatherings and celebrations.

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Vibrant networking event in Book Rotunda, Birmingham with stylish decor and ambiance.

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Vibrant networking event in Book Rotunda, Birmingham with elegant drinks and festive lighting.

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Reception

Book Rotunda

Unique Venues Birmingham (The Birmingham REP & The Library of Birmingham)

Explore top quirky conference venues in Manchester City Centre. Ideal for creative corporate events that stand out.

Say your vows in this truly unique venue with high ceilings, plenty of natural light, stunning architecture and fine art adorning the walls. 

Waterhall is an exclusive city centre space providing and elegant and romantic setting to exchange vows. We can accommodate up to 200 people for civil ceremonies, so no one will miss out on seeing you say 'I Do'. 

Elegant event space in Birmingham Museum with floral decor, perfect for weddings and conferences.

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Waterhall event space in Birmingham, featuring a red carpet for weddings and ceremonies.

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Weddings

Waterhall 

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 

Explore unique conference venues in Manchester City Centre. Perfect for corporate creativity and engagement.

Looking to hold a staff party, banquet, dinner or awards ceremony?  We can host drinks receptions, drinks and canapé receptions, conferences, product launches,  knife and fork buffets, finger buffets, dinners parties such as a staff party, Christmas party or to hold a corporate event.  We delivery a world-class service with a fantastic range of menus for your event. 

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Banqueting Suite

The Council House

Quirky Council House Manchester

Explore The Jam House for unique conference venues in Manchester City Centre. Perfect for creative corporate events and meetings.

Whether it’s a hiring of the venue during the day for conferences, meetings, or launch events, or hiring the whole of our restaurant to host a private party, we can cater to all your personal or business needs. With a total capacity of 600, anything is possible!

Seared scallops on green sauce at The Jam House, perfect for events and culinary aesthetics.

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Vibrant event space at The Jam House with bar and stage for corporate events and live music.

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Vibrant bar setup at The Jam House for networking events and social gatherings.

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Vibrant Jam House venue with green lighting, ideal for live music and corporate events.

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Charming brick venue, The Jam House, perfect for intimate gatherings and events.

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The Jam House

The Jam House: Quirky Conferences, Manchester

Explore The Compound for unique conference venues in Manchester City Centre, perfect for fostering creativity and professional growth.

Our enclosed garden and spacious reception areas comfortably accommodate a variety of corporate and commercial events and have recently been used for video blogging and professional development training days.

Clients have full access to kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom facilities and we are fortunate to be located next to a selection of artisan delis, bakers and coffee shops which provide quick and convenient lunch break destinations.

Stylish industrial-chic venue with exposed brick for meetings and events.

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Versatile event space with high ceilings, ideal for corporate events and social functions.

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Modern industrial event space with exposed brick, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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Intimate event space with plush seating, ideal for gatherings and presentations.

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Rustic venue with exposed brick walls, ideal for intimate gatherings and themed events.

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The Compound

The Compound: Quirky Manchester Conferences

Explore unique conference spaces in Manchester City Centre. Perfect for creative corporate events that stand out.

A 5000 sqft converted warehouse forms our central function area which is filled with contemporary design pieces which area available to use and can be configured into infinite layouts to accommodate a whole host of  different of hire uses. 

Potted plants on shelves at Central Warehouse for vibrant event networking spaces.

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Stylish Central Warehouse event space with warm brick walls for networking and workshops.

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Versatile Central Warehouse event space with colorful seating for meetings and workshops.

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Modern event space at Central Warehouse with large windows, ideal for workshops and networking.

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Modern meeting space with round table and colorful chairs for collaborative workshops.

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Dining

Central Warehouse

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Explore unique conference venues in Manchester City Centre, perfect for fostering creativity and professional engagement at your next corporate event.

West Midlands Circus Centre features a large main hall and smaller hall, both with original elegant wooden features giving it an impressive and welcoming feel. Adaptable spaces , nestled inside its own small grounds featuring old trees and green areas as well as off street parking, it provides a great meeting, training, conference or AGM location. Within a few minutes walk from Fiveways station, WMCC is perfect for board meetings, workshops, training, presentations and bespoke corporate and business events. For team building and we can provide circus and acrobatic beginner experiences. 


Spacious meeting room with high ceilings at West Midlands Circus Centre for workshops.

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Versatile West Midlands Circus Centre venue with high ceilings for acrobatics events.

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Whole Venue at West Midlands Circus Centre, organized meeting space for collaborative sessions.

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Charming tree-lined driveway at West Midlands Circus Centre for outdoor events.

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Serene outdoor venue in West Midlands for intimate gatherings and team-building events.

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 West Midlands Circus Centre

Explore Halton Turner for unique conference venues in Manchester City Centre, perfect for engaging corporate events.

The main indoor venue consists of a 20ft handmade bar, 12 craft beer selections on taps, the Brewery itself, and a large event space for all styles Theatre, Classroom, Boardroom, Cabaret, Standing, and Horseshoe.



Brewery event space with attendees at a presentation in Halton Turner Brewing Co.

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Brewery event space with stage and warm lighting for presentations and gatherings.

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Brewery event space with industrial decor, perfect for corporate meetings and social gatherings.

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Brewery event space with vibrant attendees networking at Halton Turner Brewing Co.

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Brewery event space with industrial decor, perfect for networking and social gatherings.

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Brewery Event Space 

Halton Turner Brewing Co.

Halton Turner Quirky Conferences

Explore top quirky conference venues in Manchester City Centre. Ideal for creative and engaging corporate events.

Perfect for summer parties, wedding celebrations, Christmas parties, corporate socials, and more, The Birmingham Stable is the ideal venue for your next event. Nestled in the heart of the city and conveniently located next to New Street Station, this vibrant pub and restaurant boasts an extensive open-plan space with tall retractable windows that flood the area with natural light. Enjoy a unique atmosphere with an industrial theme, complemented by a generous outdoor area perfect for al fresco gatherings. Our dedicated event planner will ensure your occasion runs smoothly, whether you’re indulging in our delicious sourdough pizzas or sampling our craft beers and chilled cocktails. With full venue hire available, The Birmingham Stable offers a versatile setting tailored to your needs, making it the perfect choice for unforgettable celebrations.

Vibrant Birmingham Stable venue with rustic decor, ideal for casual gatherings and events.

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Spacious Birmingham Stable venue with communal tables, ideal for networking events.

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Spacious industrial-chic venue in Birmingham for meetings and events with natural light.

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Vibrant Birmingham Stable venue with outdoor seating for casual meetings and networking events.

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Cozy modern venue with wooden accents for networking events in Birmingham.

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Full Venue Hire

The Birmingham Stable

Play, dine and score this summer with a one-of-a-kind corporate event at TOCA Social - Birmingham. Build an unmatched package or let our legendary events team guide you through your journey. Our flexible spaces can also be adapted to provide a more intimate and private event, for those important board meetings or training workshops. If a large space is what you’re after (we can cater up to 700 guests!), our venue is perfect for meetings, seminars and conferences, making TOCA Social - Birmingham the perfect place to host your next corporate event!

Modern event space at TOCA Social Birmingham with vibrant bar and seating for gatherings.

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Vibrant TOCA Social venue with central bar, perfect for networking events and celebrations.

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Engaging speaker at TOCA Social Venue Hire, Birmingham - modern event space for networking.

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TOCA Social Venue Hire

TOCA Social - Birmingham

Forum Birmingham is available for a range of private hire and corporate events. From drinks receptions and comedy shows to awards ceremonies and corporate conferences, we can tailor a package to suit your every need. 

Spacious event venue with polished wooden floor in Forum HQ Birmingham, ideal for concerts and corporate events.

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Versatile event space with spacious stage at Forum HQ Birmingham for presentations and performances.

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