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Central Manchester's quirky conference venues offer a unique backdrop for corporate events. These spaces blend creativity with functionality, providing an inspiring environment for delegates to engage and collaborate. Consider the importance of location, capacity, and technological amenities when selecting the perfect venue for your next conference.

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

Discover unique conference venues in Central Manchester that inspire creativity and collaboration for event professionals.

Quirky Conference Venues in Central Manchester

Quirky Conference Venues

Explore Quirky Conference Venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for creative corporate events, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Contemporary meeting room, available for daytime corporate events including assessment centres, away days, conferences, interviews, meetings, and training workshops. The room features AV equipment, natural daylight, blackout facility, free wi-fi and an adaptable room layout. Energising refreshments can be served in the Lecture Room or in the Atrium breakout area.

Lecture Room in Manchester Art Gallery with round tables, ideal for workshops and conferences.

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Lecture Room at Manchester Art Gallery, featuring a large screen for corporate events.

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Lecture Room at Manchester Art Gallery, set for meetings with round tables and natural light.

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Lecture Room at Manchester Art Gallery with elegant setup for meetings and discussions.

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Lecture Room

Manchester Art Gallery

Quirky Conferences at Manchester Art Gallery

Explore Victoria Warehouse for unique, creative conferences in Central Manchester. Perfect for professional events that inspire and engage.

A beautifully refurbished, urbanised basement, The Archives have a raw, industrial charm. Exhibitions, award dinners, drinks receptions, conferences, meetings, and networking events all thrive between these walls. 



Versatile event space in Victoria Warehouse, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Versatile event space at Victoria Warehouse with dynamic lighting for exhibitions and networking.

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Versatile event space in Victoria Warehouse with exposed brick, ideal for corporate gatherings.

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Versatile meeting space at Victoria Warehouse with round tables and ambient lighting.

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Versatile event space in Victoria Warehouse with exposed beams, ideal for networking and exhibitions.

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The Archives 

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Victoria Warehouse 

Victoria Warehouse: Quirky Conferences

Explore The Lowry for creative conference spaces in Central Manchester. Perfect for professional events that inspire and engage.

The Studio is a highly adaptable space for your business event: it can accommodate 240 theatre style, or be split into three smaller conference spaces. The room offers the latest AV equipment and highly experienced staff who will ensure your event happens without a hitch.  The huge floor-to-ceiling windows make this a stunning meeting or conference location. 

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 festive gatherings and holiday parties.

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

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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

The Lowry: Unique Conference Hub

Explore King Street Townhouse for unique conference venues in Central Manchester, perfect for fostering creativity and professional collaboration.

Our rooftop lounge and terrace at King Street Townhouse stands out as a remarkable space. With breath-taking views of the city, this versatile space is perfect for a whole host of events. The outdoor terrace area has heating and an overhead canopy so that it can be used all year round.

This event space is available for private hire, ideal to host meetings, training, workshops and conferences, or even your corporate summer party.

South Terrace meeting space with arranged chairs, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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South Terrace meeting space with round tables, ideal for corporate events and discussions.

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South Terrace Lounge at King Street Townhouse, elegant meeting space for corporate events.

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The South Terrace and Lounge

King Street Townhouse

King Street Townhouse: Quirky Conferences

Explore the Barbirolli Room in Central Manchester for creative, unique conference settings. Perfect for professional event planners.

The Barbirolli Room is a spacious light-drenched room for conferences & meetings at the heart of the internationally renowned Bridgewater Hall.  With great transport links, first-class conferencing equipment, and delicious on-site catering, The Barbirolli Room has everything you need for a successful business event.  The retractable tiered theatre-style seats can accommodate 160 delegates, or 140 can be seated for dining.

Barbirolli Room at Bridgewater Hall with modern staircase and vibrant blue carpet for events.

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Barbirolli Room at The Bridgewater Hall, modern venue with large glass windows for events.

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Barbirolli Room

The Bridgewater Hall

Quirky Conference Hub at Bridgewater Hall

Explore the Quirky Conference Hub at People's History Museum in Central Manchester. Ideal for creative and collaborative professional events.

The Engine Hall is a brilliant, memorable setting for a business conference, seminar, or training session.  The Hall has 240 square meters of space, with a magnificent front facade that stretches up to an ornate glass ceiling.  The beautifully restored tiled walls make this a stunning venue.  The space is highly flexible.

Engine Hall at People's History Museum, featuring high ceilings and rustic industrial design.

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Engine Hall event space with elegant round tables, ideal for networking and celebrations.

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Engine Hall

People's History Museum

Quirky Conference Hub at People's History Museum

Explore Quirky Conference Venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for creative, professional events at Manchester Hall.

With immediate appeal to everyone, The Museum room radiates an historic atmosphere. It provides an interesting backdrop to any business meeting, conference or dinner. 

From its central marble fireplace the walls are inlaid with glass-fronted showcases displaying historic uniforms and regalia, tastefully decorated with plaster work highlighted in gold, a bar can be provided at your request. 


Elegant meeting room in Manchester Hall, ideal for corporate events and conferences.

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Elegant meeting room in Manchester Hall with a long table for corporate events.

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Elegant meeting space in Manchester Hall with long table, ideal for corporate events.

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Elegant meeting room in Manchester Hall, perfect for seminars and networking events.

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The Museum

Manchester Hall 

Quirky Conference Hub @ Manchester Hall

Explore fivefourstudios, a unique conference venue in Central Manchester with versatile spaces for creative and professional events.

fivefour's largest studio - the perfect blank canvas for any event.

A 220sqm drive-in studio with double doors leading to the private car park and outside area, featuring a full-height infinity cove, hair & makeup suite and skylights with electric blackout blinds.

Studio One is adjoined to Studio Two via barn-doors, which can be integrated to form a combined space of over 300m2.

Event space at FiveFour Studios with minimalist stage, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Minimalist event space with natural light for creative meetings and product launches.

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Elegant event space with festive table and Christmas trees for holiday celebrations.

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Vibrant panel discussion in well-lit studio with engaged audience and floral decor.

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Vibrant event stage with bold lighting for panel discussion at FiveFour Studios.

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fivefourstudios - Quirky Conferences Manchester

Explore Whiskey Down, a top choice for quirky conference venues in Central Manchester, perfect for fostering creativity and professional networking.

With all the facilities you need available in Whiskey Down this is an ideal space for all Business events including Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Networking or training events.  

We have all the latest AV equipment you may need such as a projector and screen, mixer, microphones, etc. 

Internal or external catering is available and there are plenty of F&B options or packages to choose from. 

We also have additional space downstairs, with breakout rooms available if needed.

Sophisticated lounge with plush leather seating for networking events in Whiskey Down.

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Stylish Main Floor in Whiskey Down, ideal for private events with plush seating and warm lighting.

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Cozy Whiskey Down venue with rich red curtains, ideal for private events and gatherings.

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Stylish event space with leather seating and pool table for networking gatherings.

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Stylish Whiskey Down venue with plush red seating for exclusive events and gatherings.

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Whiskey Down

Quirky Central Manchester Conference Hub

Explore Huckletree Ancoats for creative and quirky conference venues in Central Manchester. Perfect for innovative professional gatherings.

Live Lounge at Huckletree Ancoats is the perfect space to hold your next event! If you want a location that is really modern and contemporary, then your next seminar, conference, or business meeting will be a new and memorable experience for everyone! The space is also well-equipped and flexible, which means that it will be a great fit for any kind of event, and its fun decor makes for a really creative atmosphere!

Modern event space in Huckletree Ancoats with vibrant geometric wall design.

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Vibrant meeting space with tropical mural for team-building and networking events.

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Vibrant Huckletree wall design in pastel colors for creative meetings and events.

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Modern meeting space in Huckletree Ancoats with soundproof walls for presentations.

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Vibrant meeting space with tropical mural at Huckletree Ancoats for events and gatherings.

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Live Lounge

Huckletree Ancoats

Huckletree Ancoats: Quirky Conferences

Explore Quirky Conference Venues in Central Manchester. Ideal for creative, professional events with state-of-the-art facilities.

Private Room 19 and 20 are very versatile. The partition that separates the 2 rooms can be removed to allow for larger events with higher capcaities.

This room is dieal for any type of event - meetings, conferences, training courses and private dining.

The beautifully decorated room with natural light, can host a stylish theatre set up for up to 100 delegates.
Intelligent technology makes everything beautifully simple, with inutitive touch-screen control systems.

Elegant Private Room 19-20 at The Edwardian Manchester for upscale events and conferences.

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Elegant historic venue with warm lighting for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant meeting room with circular tables, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Elegant meeting room with round tables for corporate events at The Edwardian Manchester.

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Modern event space with glass facade in The Edwardian Manchester, ideal for upscale gatherings.

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Private Room 19 and 20

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Quirky Conference Hub at Edwardian Manchester

Explore Chamber Space in Central Manchester for creative, quirky conference venues. Perfect for professional events and meetings.

The White Room, located in the heart of Manchester city centre overlooking Deansgate, will provide the perfect backdrop for any large-size conference, event, or meeting.

Well-equipped with all of the conveniences you expect, we provide a range of excellent local catering options, and the room is fully licensed.

Flooded with natural daylight, the White Room allows you to personalise and brand the room however you like for your event or meeting.

We offer a meticulous, friendly and dynamic service to make your dream event a reality.

Minimalist event space with black chairs, perfect for presentations and workshops.

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Modern White Room with circular tables, ideal for meetings and brainstorming sessions.

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Modern White Room event space with black chairs, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Modern white meeting room with long table, ideal for corporate workshops and presentations.

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White Room

Chamber Space

Chamber Space: Quirky Conferences

Explore The Fitzgerald for unique, creative conference spaces in the heart of Central Manchester. Perfect for professional events.

The Fitz is an extremely versatile space, so whether you're looking for a Christmas party, a meeting room, summer socials, pop-ups, or cabarets, the space can be what you want it to be! Nestled in the heart of Manchester, The Fitzgerald exudes a charming vintage vibe, making it an ideal backdrop for any event. With a capacity for up to 150 guests, this atmospheric venue combines 1920s glitz with modern amenities, including a private bar, full AV equipment, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy the unique speakeasy theme while hosting unforgettable gatherings, from intimate meetings to lively celebrations. With no venue hire fee—just a minimum spend—The Fitzgerald offers flexibility and style for all your event needs. Make your next occasion truly memorable in this hidden gem!

Cozy event space at The Fitzgerald Manchester with plush seating and multimedia capabilities.

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Stylish event space at The Fitzgerald Manchester with elegant decor for holiday celebrations.

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Cozy dimly lit venue at The Fitzgerald Manchester for intimate gatherings and networking events.