With over 23,000m² of flexible space and a capacity of over 10,000, Manchester Central hosts a unique array of events from intimate small business meetings to high-profile, large-scale conferences, sporting competitions, public exhibitions, political party conferences and large-scale international trade shows.
Its experienced team of professionals lead the industry with unrivalled service standards to help event organisers create engaging and memorable experiences for all.
Located in the heart of Manchester, a city bursting with character, the award-winning venue is surrounded by a vibrant cultural and social scene. We have a wealth of restaurants and bars on the doorstep and more than 2,500 hotel bedrooms within a 5-minute walk.
Our city-centre location and on-site car park means we are easy to reach, however you chose to travel, thanks to the city’s extensive multi-modal transport network.
Recent Award Wins:
2018
Conference Awards: Best Conference Venue (over 1,300 theatre style)
National Venue Awards: Best City Centre Venue
AEO Awards: Unsung Hero; Duncan Leavitt
2019
Conference Awards: Best Conference Venue (over 1,250 theatre style)
This is MCR Awards: Leading Venue
Exhibition News Awards: Best Venue over 8,000sqm
AEO Awards: Best Venue Team
ABPCO Excellence Awards: Best Industry Partnership, in collaboration with Haymarket Media Group
2020
Conference Awards: Best Operations Team- Venues
2022
Conference and Events Awards: Best Venue Customer Service
This is MCR Awards: Leading Live Event Venue
mia Awards: Team of the Year - Events and Operations
miaList Awards: Individual award; Mark Collins
2023
Conference and Events Awards: Best Event Venue Customer Service
Conference and Events Awards: Most Versatile Venue (Silver)
MEN Business Awards: Outstanding Contribution
miaList Awards: Individual award; Laura Hudson for her outstanding commitment to sustainability
Banqueting Suite, Conference Centre, Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre, Unusual/Unique
Activity Day, AGM, Awards Dinners, Away Day, Breakfast Meeting, Charity Ball, Christmas Lunch, Christmas Party, Company Fun Day, Conference, Congress, Corporate Hospitality, Dinner, Dinner Dance, Exam, Exhibition, Fashion Show, Gala Dinner, Interviews, Lunch, Meeting, Networking, Other, Party, Presentation, Private Dining, Product Launch, Reception, Road Show, Seminar, Summer Party, Teambuilding, Training Course, Wedding, Workshop
Casino, Cinema, Driving Range, Go-Karting, Golf, Shopping Mall
Autocue, Back Projection Kit, Computer Equipment, Courier Services, Fax, Flipcharts, Internet Connection Cable, Interpretation, LCD/Data Projector, Lectern, Overhead Projector, PA System, Photocopier, Sound Equipment, Typing Services, Video, Video Camera, Video Conferencing, Video Recording, White Board, Wi-Fi
Grounds are available for use
Room Name | Boardroom | Cabaret | Classroom | Classroom + Back Projection | Dinner Dance | Exhibition | Lunch / Dinner | Reception | Theatre | Theatre + Back Projection | U-Shape |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Central Hall | 0 | 2400 | 2500 | 2500 | 3600 | 9000 | 3600 | 9000 | 9000 | 9000 | 0 |
Exchange Auditorium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 804 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange Hall | 0 | 684 | 750 | 0 | 1000 | 0 | 1200 | 1600 | 1600 | 0 | 0 |
Central 3 | 30 | 12 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 70 | 70 | 0 | 30 |
Central 4 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 70 | 70 | 0 | 30 |
Central 5 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 30 |
Central 6 | 24 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 24 |
Central 7 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 30 |
Central 8 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 30 |
The Gallery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 1 | 36 | 24 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 36 |
Exchange 2 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 3 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 4 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 5 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 6 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 7 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 8 | 18 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 9 | 60 | 72 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 240 | 240 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 10 | 36 | 36 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 11 | 48 | 48 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 150 | 150 | 0 | 48 |
Charter 1 | 66 | 120 | 159 | 0 | 200 | 0 | 200 | 400 | 400 | 0 | 66 |
Charter 2 | 54 | 66 | 90 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 140 | 230 | 230 | 0 | 54 |
Charter 3 | 54 | 72 | 126 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 150 | 270 | 270 | 0 | 54 |
Charter 4 | 42 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 190 | 190 | 0 | 42 |
Central 5-7 | 60 | 60 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 170 | 170 | 0 | 60 |
Charter suite 1-3 combined | 60 | 240 | 348 | 0 | 510 | 0 | 510 | 950 | 950 | 800 | 60 |
Central 3 & 4 | 42 | 36 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 140 | 140 | 0 | 42 |
Central 6 & 7 | 48 | 36 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 90 | 90 | 0 | 48 |
Central 5 & 6 | 42 | 36 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 90 | 90 | 0 | 42 |
Exchange 6 & 7 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 4 & 5 | 36 | 24 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 2 & 3 | 36 | 24 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0 |
Exchange 8 - 10 | 0 | 150 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 400 | 400 | 0 | 0 |
Charter 2 & 3 | 60 | 180 | 219 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 300 | 568 | 568 | 0 | 60 |
Central Hall 1 | 0 | 720 | 513 | 513 | 1200 | 0 | 1200 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 0 |
Central Hall 2 | 0 | 1800 | 2000 | 0 | 3000 | 0 | 3000 | 8100 | 8100 | 8100 | 0 |
Charter Organisers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Manchester Central is an iconic business resort in the heart of Manchester. We're right in the centre of the UK and easy to reach via Manchester’s extensive multi-modal transport network. Please visit /http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/getting-here