Manchester Central

About the venue

Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities.

Its vaulted arches and station clock have made Manchester Central an iconic city feature for over 130 years. With the capacity to handle intimate corporate functions as well as large-scale conferences and exhibitions, Manchester Central offers world class flexibility and state-of-the-art facilities that provide the perfect venue for some of the world's leading events. Its facilities include: 804-seat purpose-built Exchange Auditorium; 1,800m² exhibition, conference or 1,200-capacity dining space Exchange Hall; 10,000m² column-free and divisible Central Hall and a suite of smaller state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms. Manchester Central's world class philosophy applies to all its facilities, teams and services. From ideas to delivery, the venue's experienced team of professionals continue to lead the industry with a bespoke approach to each event and outstanding service standards - making Manchester Central one of the most professional and versatile event spaces in the UK. Manchester Central is surrounded by a vibrant cultural and social scene and whether travelling from across the country or across the world, the venue is easy to reach thanks to Manchester's extensive multi-modal transport network; with more than 2,500 hotel bedrooms within a 5-minute walk. .