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Central Hall Charter Foyer Central Meeting Rooms & Foyer The Gallery Charter Suite Exchange Hall Exchange Meeting Rooms Exchange Auditorium Exchange Upper Foyer Exchange Lower Foyer

What we offer

Manchester Central has an enviable track record of hosting a wide range of events, from intimate corporate functions to large-scale, high profile international exhibitions and conferences.

Manchester Central provides conference and exhibition organisers with unrivalled flexibility of space and quality of service.

Central Hall

Theatre: 9,000
Rounds: 4,000
Cabaret: 2,400

Charter Foyer

Floor Space: 1,000m(sq)
Drinks Reception: 1,000

Central Foyer & Meeting Rooms

Meeting Rooms
Theatre: 170
Rounds: 100
Cabaret: 60

Foyer
Floor Space: 1000m(sq)
Drinks Reception: 1600

The Gallery

Floor Area: 720m(sq)
Drinks Reception: 600

Charter Suite

Theatre: 800
Rounds: 510
Cabaret: 240

Exchange Hall

Theatre: 1600
Rounds: 850
Cabaret: 480

Exchange Break Out Rooms

Theatre: 400
Rounds: 300
Cabaret: 150

Exchange Auditorium

Theatre: 804
Classroom: 804

Exchange Upper Foyer

Floor Area: 505m(sq)
Drinks: 450

Exchange Lower Foyer

Floor Area: 85m(sq)
Drinks Reception: 100

What they say

“On behalf of all the organising team for BIBA I would like to thank you and your colleagues for all the hard work which made BIBA 2009 such a success.  Everybody involved on the days did a great job - professionally and with good humour - which made working with your team a pleasure."

Claire Chapman
The Campaign Partnership

Catering

Catering Manchester

Manchester Central Hospitality (MC Hospitality) has the ability to cater for all kinds of events and occasions from light snacks to large scale banquets.

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Where to stay

Where to stay Manchester

Manchester has a wide range of accommodation options on offer, with the choice of hotels ranging from 5-star luxury to friendly budget rooms.

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