The annual AEO Conference brings together business event industry professionals for networking, learning, and inspiration. 

Following the successful launch of the venue’s 360-degree virtual model back in 2019, Manchester Central has once again teamed up with immersive digital media company, Virtronix, to create a new platform to facilitate guided venue tours virtually.

We've launched our brand new podcast channel ‘Central Chat’.

The podcast brings together experts from across the industry and further afield to discuss hot topics and trends in the world of events.

Over 750 delegates from 38 different countries met at Manchester Central in September for the 15th International Congress of the Society for Melanoma Research (SMR), an event worth over £2m in economic value to the city. 

When thinking about the events held in our Central Hall most people would think of conferences and exhibitions and we have held some fantastic ones over the years from Political Party Conferences to the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show.

Business events are continuing to aid the economic recovery of Greater Manchester, according to the latest figures released today by Manchester Central.

In August 2018, Manchester Central played host to the annual Eddie Stobart Summer Ball, an evening full of glitz and glamour which raised over £250,00 for children’s charity When You Wish Upon A Star.

The entry deadline for an events incubator programme offering a support package worth tens of thousands of pounds is just one week away.

Junction, the exciting bar, restaurant, cafe and social workspace launching at Manchester Central this Spring has announced Charlotte O’Neill as General Manager. 

 

Manchester Central adds to its recent award wins in collaboration with Haymarket Media Group.

Manchester Central, today announced it will welcome nearly half a million through its doors (13 per cent uplift) during its 2025 season, contributing a forecasted £130 million into the city-region. 

 

The first CGI images of the hotly anticipated new bar and restaurant concept opening at Manchester Central later this year have finally been released.

Want the chance to work with one of Manchester’s largest and most iconic venues? Enjoy working creatively and thinking outside the box?

Manchester Central, one of the UK’s largest event venues, has opened up its incubator programme for submissions as part of its ambition to drive change and innovate within the sector.

Manchester Central is preparing to install a self-contained production studio at the leading conference and events venue.

Major events venue Manchester Central is this week set to host one of the most talked about trade shows in its annual calendar - Northern Restaurant and Bar 2023. 

CEO praises venue for impressive growth and recovery in the face of significant economic headwinds

Venue adds £21.1m to regional economy in Q4 2022

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is the UK’s trade association for insurance brokers. The association’s annual conference and exhibition is ‘the meeting place for the insurance industry’ and Manchester Central feels like home to the organising team!