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Manchester is a global destination for industry shows, galleries and exhibitions. The great variety of spacious, purpose-built exhibition venues in Manchester draw people from far and wide, all seeking to showcase their wares to the city. Check out our top picks here.

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.

CULTURE

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

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

United Kingdom

Give your work the attention it deserves at a top exhibition venue in Manchester, or use the space on offer for parties, receptions and more. 

Exhibition Venues in Manchester

Exhibition Venues

The upstairs function room at the Trafford Soccerdome is a bright and airy room with views of the multisport arena. The perfect backdrop for a exhibition in Manchester.

The upstairs function room at the Trafford Soccerdome is a bright and airy room with views into the multisport arena. The room is perfect for birthday parties, special celebrations and even exercise or dance classes. The room - which can accommodate a maximum of 200 people - has it's own private bar, dance floor and is accessible via the lift and stairs. 

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Reception

Events

Function Room

Trafford Soccerdome

The Atrium is a contemporary space which is a beautiful counterpoint to the Museum's Victorian architecture. It is spacious and versatile.

The Atrium is a contemporary space which is a beautiful counterpoint to the Museum's Victorian architecture. It is spacious and versatile, able to accommodate up to 200 guests for a spectacular reception, dinner dance, Summer or Christmas party. The dedicated events team can organise guided tours of the phenomenal galleries and diverse temporary exhibitions. The space is filled with light and guests can spill outside on to the terraces in the summer months. 

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Atrium

Manchester Art Gallery

Opened in 2010 the Point is a modern and versatile venue. Its contemporary design makes it a colourful contrast to the timeless and traditional Pavilion.

Opened in 2010 the Point is a modern and versatile venue. Its contemporary design makes it a colourful contrast to the timeless and traditional Pavilion. Its strong technical specification and spacious nature make it well suited for birthday parties, proms, Bah Mitzvahs, fashion shows or creative performances. The Point can be subdivided into three separate areas and its extensive facilities include a mezzanine and private bar.

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The Point

Do not use - Emirates Old Trafford

The Gallery's blank canvased and wooden walls plays perfect host for exhibitions, small performances and drinks receptions

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Standing

Arts

Gallery

Islington Mill

The stunning views of the Manchester City Skyline seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows which spans the entire length of the pitch that it overlooks. 

The stunning views of the Manchester City Skyline seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows which spans the entire length of the pitch that it overlooks.  The Main Suite provides 5 drop-down projectors and screens, adjustable colour wash lighting to fit branding and a PA system with in-built speakers. The combination of the extraordinary views and practical space makes The Main Suite offers fantastically unique venue conferences, boardroom meetings and training days. 

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Theatre

Business

The City Suite

AJ Bell Stadium

When it is not being utilised by journalists, the Press Gallery is a fantastic location for a unique lecture, seminarexhibition. 

It features one of the cricketing world's best views, tiered seating, blackout, plasma screens and there is car parking for 600, as well as 18 disabled car park spaces. When it is not being utilised by journalists, the Press Gallery is a fantastic location for a unique lecture, seminar or meeting. It can comfortably accommodate 110. If more space is required, the Press Gallery can be hired in alongside the Players' Lounge. 

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Press Gallery

Emirates Old Trafford 

The Exhibition Space at Bridge 5 Mill boasts beautiful wooden floors and movable white flats for hanging artwork. 

The Exhibition Space at Bridge 5 Mill boasts beautiful wooden floors and movable white flats for hanging artwork. With a capacity of of up to 30 people in cabaret style or 40 people standing, The Exhibition Space is perfectly sized for intimate exhibitions and performances.

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Buffet

Exhibition Area

Bridge 5 Mill

Hire the entire Imperial War Museum for an exciting Manchester based birthday party, award ceremony, conference or exhibition. 

Hire the entire Imperial War Museum for an exciting Manchester based birthday party, award ceremony, graduation ball or a unique wedding ceremony, civil partnership and wedding reception. The Museum can also be used as a stunning backdrop for film and photo shoots. In addition to its extraoridinary architecture and function rooms, guests can enjoy the Museum's inspiring galleries and diverse collections.

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Exclusive Hire

Imperial War Museum North

With its magnificent front facade, beautiful ornate glass ceiling, and stunning tiled walls, the Engine Room is a masterpiece of Edwardian architecture. 

With its magnificent front facade, beautiful ornate glass ceiling, and stunning tiled walls, the Engine Room is a masterpiece of Edwardian architecture.  It was lovingly restored in 2010, and now serves as a highly flexible and distinctive event and exhibition space.  There is a vast amount of natural light and space.  Our team can supply fantastic refreshments and AV equipment to meet your requirements

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Engine Hall

People's History Museum

The unique surroundings of Victoria Warehouse make attending any event here a memorable one. We are Manchester's newest venue for events.

Draped head to toes in industrialist aesthetic, the Cotton Sheds regularly host enthralling shows and conferences with as many as eight separate areas and room for up to 5,000 people. 

Built in 1925 as a cotton warehouse. The Cotton Sheds cover an incredible 4,533 sqm making them our largest and most dramatic event space. Each 'Shed' varies in size and layout, labelled alphabetically with areas that include a bar/reception and a VIP Mezzanine. 

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The Cotton Sheds

Victoria Warehouse 

The 1400 seater auditorium comes with complete flexibility as the chairs are not fixed to the floor! The entire room can be changed and altered to fit your desired exhibition. 

The 1400 seater auditorium comes with complete flexibilty as the chairs are not fixed to the floor! The entire room can be changed and altered to fit your desired image of how you want your event to look like. The rooms comes with high-quailty furnishings with state of the art AV, lighting and sound equipment ensuring that world class events can be accommodated with ease. 

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 Auditorium   

!Audacious Conferencing

A bright and airy room with a private balcony overlooking the city center of Manchester. The high beamed ceiling provides a lovely backdrop events.

A bright and airy room with a private balcony overlooking the city centre of Manchester. The large separate catering area makes it ideal for a spot of networking or post-conference catch up.  The high beamed ceiling provides a lovely backdrop for talks, presentations and training sessions.  We can supply AV equipment, projectors, microphones and more, as you need.