Manchester for Conferences -
Bringing Together the Best Conference Facilities

Politicians and party conference, national and international business and trade groups, professional associations, companies, societies and federations - the whole world comes together in Manchester, a city with everything to offer for every kind of event or conference.

In the historical heart of Manchester, the Petersfield area is home to many of Manchester’s meeting venues - including the purpose-built convention centre complex. With an additional 250 venues throughout Manchester city centre and the Greater Manchester region - ranging from the vast MEN Arena and futuristic city centre Urbis, to meeting rooms at the historic Midland Hotel, lecture halls at Europe’s largest university campus -Manchester offers the ideal location, whatever your conference requirements and whatever your budget.

From stately homes, academic buildings and concert halls, to cutting-edge business centres, football stadiums, and a world-class convention complex, the variety and options are limitless. And wherever you choose, the specialist Manchester conference team who are committed to delivering value and success with every Manchester event will support you.

Innovative and inspirational - the ideal conference location
Throughout the year, hundreds of thousands of delegates attend Manchester conferences, making the most of an outstanding range of venue facilities. Ever inventive, and always inspirational, Manchester city has it all: the latest conference room technology; fantastic facilities; world class venues; stunning and stylish settings; superb hotels including five star and boutique; golf resorts and country houses, as well as a range of value for money and budget options.

Small but perfectly formed
Manchester city centre is incredibly compact, and you can walk from one side of the city to the other in under twenty minutes. However, despite its compact size it still manages to pack a lot in, with enough centrally located venues, leisure and cultural facilities to rival any other major European city.

Make Manchester your destination
Whatever the size and style of your conference – large or small event, formal or informal meeting – Manchester provides you with an exciting and dynamic location. No wonder the city has become one of the world’s most popular destinations for conventions and conferences, attracting delegates from far and wide.

Beyond the city
Great conferences don’t just happen in Manchester city centre, step a little further a field and you will be met by an inspiring choice of venues and great conference facilities, in bustling towns and dramatic countryside. A whole host of venues offer great outdoor spaces – these ideal venues allow you to get away from it all, or to try team-building activities. Many venues beyond Manchester city centre offer excellent motorway access and free parking, and all are excellent value for money.