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Central Manchester is a fun and buzzing place to hold an event, whether that's a wedding, a party, a banquet or a board meeting. But you'll need a fantastic venue to match this fantastic city!

Our venue experts have compiled a list of the best event venues in Manchester city centre, from historic halls to quirky party spaces and more. So, no matter what your event size, budget or style, you're sure to find an amazing event venue near you.

There are many different communities represented in Manchester and it is a very welcoming place - there is a great sense of pride here! 

CULTURE

Manchester offers two airports, a major train station and plenty of buses and taxis connecting to the rest of the UK.

TRANSPORT

From huge stadiums to small intimate meeting rooms, you're sure to find every kind of venue in Manchester.

VENUE VARIETY

Manchester is a historic city in the northwest of England. The city has a rich industrial heritage and has been at the forefront of the UK’s economic development for centuries. Today, Manchester is known as a thriving cultural hub, with a lively music and nightlife scene. The city is also home to many excellent venues for events, including the Manchester Arena, the O2 Apollo Manchester and the Bridgewater Hall, making it a perfect option for your next conference, meeting, away day or party! 

Manchester is well-connected, with two international airports and good transport links to London and other major cities. There is a strong sense of community in Manchester, and the city is proud to host a wide range of events each year. These include the annual Pride festival, the Parklife music festival and the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. If you’re looking for a vibrant and diverse city in which to hold your next event, Manchester is the perfect choice!

Central Manchester

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

HISTORY

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

Need a venue to hire in Central Manchester for your next party, wedding, banquet or event? We've handpicked the best event spaces and halls near you.

Event Venues

Discover top event venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for corporate events, meetings, and more. Explore The Edwardian for your next gathering.

This modern room is suitable for board meetings, conferences, product launches, presentations, networking events and seminars. If a larger area is required partitions between other spaces can be removed, or additional spaces can be hired in the Halle Conference Centre for use as breakout and refreshment areas. If required, delegates can enjoy luscious working lunches, sandwich or deli platters, fork buffets or sit down dinners from the hotel's superb restaurant.

Private Room 8 at The Edwardian Manchester, elegant meeting space for corporate events.

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Private Room 8 at The Edwardian Manchester, elegant venue for upscale events and meetings.

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Elegant hotel lobby with chandelier, perfect for meetings and events at The Edwardian Manchester.

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Private Room 8

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Central Manchester Event Spaces at The Edwardian

Discover top event venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for corporate meetings, presentations, and more. Book your space today!

Seminar Room 4 is a sub-division of Seminar Room 3/4 - perfect for smaller training groups, presentations, interviews and lunch breaks - for larger groups please look at Seminar Room 3/4. The space has natural light via a large window and daylight tubes and comes equipped with all King's House Conference Centre standard equipment: flip chart, projector screen, tables & chairs. An LCD projector and PA system can be hired at an additional cost. 

Seminar Room 4 at King's House: functional meeting space for workshops and presentations.

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Seminar Room 4 at King's House: organized meeting space with projector for conferences.

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Seminar Room 4 at King's House: organized meeting space with blue chairs for professional events.

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Seminar Room 4 at King's House, organized for professional meetings with natural light.

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Seminar Room 4 

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King's House Conference Centre

Central Manchester Event Space at King's House

Discover top Central Manchester event venues perfect for corporate and private functions. Explore versatile spaces at The Midland Hotel on Hire Space.

It is a very versatile space which can be dressed up or down for any private or corporate banqueting event and comes with 10 pieces of staging, each measuring 8ft x 4ft. Located in the iconic Midland Hotel, The Trafford offers a stunning backdrop for your business gatherings. With beautiful original features and ample natural light, this elegant venue creates an inspiring atmosphere for meetings, conferences, and celebrations. Guests can enjoy seamless connectivity with high-speed WiFi, while the on-site bar and lounge provide a perfect setting for networking. The Midland Hotel also boasts luxurious accommodations, award-winning dining options, and wellness facilities, ensuring a comprehensive experience for your attendees. Elevate your next event at The Trafford, where exceptional service meets historic charm in the heart of Manchester.

Elegant conference space at The Trafford, featuring gold-draped tables and presentation screen.

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Elegant event space at The Trafford, Midland Hotel for conferences and meetings.

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The Trafford

The Midland Hotel

Central Manchester Event Spaces at The Midland

Discover top event venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for corporate meetings and banquets, The Lowry Hotel offers modern facilities and privacy.

These rooms provide an ideal and contemporary decorate venue for professional meetings and intimate dining for up to 70 guests.  Featuring automatic window blinds to provide shade and privacy, integrated audio and visual technology and controllable lighting levels these rooms are ideal for business or banqueting events.

Meeting Rooms at The Lowry Hotel, modern decor, ideal for corporate events and dining.

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Meeting Rooms 2,3&4 & Meeting Rooms 7&8

The Lowry Hotel

Central Manchester Event Spaces at The Lowry Hotel

Discover top event venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for parties, weddings, and corporate events at The Lowry with stunning views and modern facilitie

With double-height floor-to-ceiling windows letting in an abundance of natural light and providing gorgeous views across the quays, The Studio is an impressive venue for any event.  
Known as one of our theatre spaces throughout the rest of year, over December, the Studio is transformed into a unique & Contemporary space for Christmas parties of up to 250 guests. 


Elegant event space at The Aldridge Studio, ideal for gala dinners and corporate functions.

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Elegant event space at The Aldridge Studio, ideal for galas and corporate functions.

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Elegant event space at The Aldridge Studio, perfect for weddings and corporate gatherings.

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Elegant event space at The Aldridge Studio, perfect for festive gatherings and holiday parties.

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Elegant Aldridge Studio event space with black and white decor for galas and corporate dinners.

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The Aldridge Studio 

Lowry

Central Manchester Event Space - The Lowry

Discover top event venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for corporate events, weddings & more. Book Manchester Hall for an unforgettable experience.

With its opulent decor and grand feautres, the Goulburn is truly the gem of the building. The intricate cornice work that adorns the domed ceiling, shimmering in gold, creates a breathtaking backdrop for any business event held within its walls. 

Accommodating up to 350 guests, the Goulburn offers a variety of layout options to suit any occasion. Whether it to be a corporate conference, a gala dinner or a networking event, this versatile space can be transformed to meet your needs seamlessly. 

Book your next event in this exquisite venue and leave a lasting impression on your guests. 

Elegant Goulburn Suite in Manchester Hall, ideal for corporate meetings and upscale events.

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Elegant banquet room in Manchester Hall for networking event with audio-visual setup.

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Goulburn Suite event space in Manchester Hall, featuring round tables and elegant drapery.

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The Goulburn Suite

Manchester Hall 

Central Manchester Event Hall - Manchester Hall

Discover top event venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for corporate meetings and special occasions at the Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel.

The 1844 room at the Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel is a highly flexible and adaptable space. For business meetings and corporate events, the room can accommodate up to 30 in a theatre style seating format. Situated in Manchester’s vibrant business district, the hotel offers a comprehensive range of business services and equipment. 

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The Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

Central Manchester Event Space at Marriott

Discover top event venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for conferences, meetings & exhibitions at The Sheridan, equipped with modern facilities.

Sheridan Suite offers a highly flexible space for conferences, meetings & exhibitions.  We have in-house AV, including colour changing lighting and spotlight, a PA system and Microphones. Whether you are planning a training, networking event, or product launch, The Sheridan Suite can be tailored exactly to your needs.  We have fabulous on-site catering and three fully licensed bars for your guests too.

Spacious event venue in The Sheridan with modern decor for conferences and gatherings.

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Spacious modern event space with carpeted area for conferences and exhibitions.

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Spacious event venue with modern lighting, perfect for corporate meetings and social gatherings.

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Stylish event space at The Sheridan with modern seating for networking and receptions.

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The Sheridan

Central Manchester Event Space - The Sheridan

Discover Colony Fabrica, a premier event venue in Central Manchester for conferences, seminars and more. Perfect for professional gatherings.

Step into a world of seamless presentations and immersive experiences in our state-of-the-art presentation space, designed to accommodate up to 50 guests in a comfortable auditorium-style seating.

This dynamic venue combines cutting-edge technology with ergonomic design, ensuring every attendee has an optimal view. 

Whether you're hosting a conference, seminar, panel discussion or film viewing, this space offers the ideal setting to leave a lasting impression.

Just outside the space is our co-lounge, which features plenty of breakout space for working in groups, or post-event networking.

Modern event space with tiered seating for presentations and workshops at Colony Fabrica.

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Presentation Space

Colony Fabrica

Colony Fabrica: Central Manchester Event Space

Discover top event venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for corporate gatherings, weddings, and more at Hyatt Regency's Lewis Room.

The Lewis Room is the larger half of The Rothwell Suite at 103.7 sq m and 3.3 m acoustic ceiling. Natural daylight floods the room from floor to ceiling windows. Offering a ceiling mounted projector with 3m drop down screen, and lectern. Hosting 100 attendees for a drinks or canape reception or theater style event or 60 for lunch and dinner and 50 classroom.

Named after Arthur Lewis, an economist who was awarded a Nobel Memorial Prize and a Professor of Political Economy at the University of Manchester.

Hyatt Regency Manchester meeting room with black chairs, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Hyatt Regency Manchester's Lewis Room: modern meeting space for conferences and workshops.

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The Lewis Room

Hyatt Regency Manchester 

Hyatt Regency Manchester - Central Event Space

Discover top event venues in Central Manchester. Old Trafford offers a historic, inspiring setting for corporate events and more.

When you’re organising an event, you need a venue that offers unrivalled appeal to engage and inspire your guests. The world-renowned venue of Old Trafford, the
home of Manchester United, is steeped in a history of sporting success and the perfect setting for any corporate event. From conferences and presentations through to awards dinners, Old Trafford can cater to a wide range of events. 




Conference event space at Old Trafford with branded chairs for presentations.

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Conference event space at Old Trafford with branded chairs for corporate presentations.

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Conference event space at Old Trafford with modern decor, ideal for corporate meetings.

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Conference & Event Suites

Manchester United, Old Trafford

Central Manchester Event Spaces at Old Trafford

Discover thestudio Manchester, a versatile event venue in Central Manchester perfect for parties, weddings, and corporate events.

Classroom is a self contained event space for 30 people. Situated on the ground floor, it can be set either as cabaret style with separate tables or boardroom with one long table.

The space benefits from integrated kitchen and toilet facilities.

Versatile classroom in thestudio Manchester, ideal for creative workshops and meetings.

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Vibrant treat station with colorful candy jars in thestudio Manchester event space.

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Classroom

thestudio Manchester

thestudio Manchester - Central Event Space

A modern meeting room for up to 50 in central Manchester, ideal for business events and training.

Rochdale is an ideal space for hosting business events in the heart of Manchester. This meeting room is designed to accommodate up to 50 guests, making it suitable for training sessions, presentations, and professional gatherings. The room is fully equipped with the latest technology, including Wi-Fi, LCD projectors, and adjustable air-conditioning. Attendees can enjoy a light and airy environment with blackout facilities, along with complimentary refreshments such as mineral water, sweets, and fresh fruit. 

Rochdale reception area at Leonardo Hotel, modern design for events and meetings.

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Modern bar at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Modern event space in Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central, ideal for meetings and networking.

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Boardroom

Rochdale

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

A versatile cinema with 20 screens, ideal for film screenings and corporate events near Manchester.

Cinema at ODEON Trafford Centre offers a fantastic venue for a variety of events, including film screenings, corporate presentations, and private parties. With its state-of-the-art sound systems and large screens, it provides an immersive experience for movie lovers and event organizers alike. The space is ideal for hosting film premieres, private screenings, and even live event screenings. Guests can enjoy comfortable seating and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for both personal and professional gatherings. Whether you're planning a casual movie night with friends or a more formal corporate event, Cinema is equipped to meet your needs and ensure a memorable experience.

ODEON Trafford Centre entrance, illuminated sign, ideal for film screenings and events.

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Spacious ODEON Trafford Centre auditorium with tiered seating for events and screenings.

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ODEON Trafford Centre cinema event setup with large screen for corporate presentations.

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ODEON Trafford Centre cinema venue with themed architecture for events and gatherings.

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ODEON Trafford Centre grand entrance with sweeping staircase, ideal for events and conferences.

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Cinema

ODEON Trafford Centre

A versatile, panoramic event space with built-in technology and stunning views of the cricket pitch.

The Point offers a blank canvas to inspire creativity, and can host a wide range of events including conferences and meetings, AGM's, seminars, exhibitions, gala dinners, product launches, fashion shows, panel discussions, presentations and examinations. 

The Point is an elevated suite with seven-metre windows, allowing unrivalled panoramic views of our world famous cricket pitch. The room can be sub divided into 4 separate areas meaning we can cater from 100 to 1000 delegates. 

This large and versatile space is free from pillars, has built in projectors and screens and coloured LED lights



Vibrant conference at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, ideal for presentations and networking.

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Bustling trade show at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford with vibrant vendor booths.

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