To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. Find out more here.

Other Websites

Manchester: where great minds meet

Manchester is an ambitious city and one that has paved the way with a wealth of innovations and ideas. From the city that split the atom and created the first programmable computer to introducing the first professional football league, Manchester is known as a city of firsts.

It has also undergone a series of transformations, from industrial heartland to the vibrant and exciting conurbation it is today, which is something that can be seen from the consistent development and investment into venues and the city’s transport infrastructure.

Manchester is ranked as a leading conference destination for planners and delegates alike. It has an enviable track record of delivering incredible events in which conference organisers are reaping the rewards from continuous investment and development. Find out why you should host your meetings and conferences in Manchester.

The Manchester Convention Bureau is here to help you plan your event by finding a meeting venue or conference centre in Manchester, provide a free accommodation booking service and a free venue location service. The Convention Bureau also has an Ambassador programme, offering partnerships and support necessary to inspire and enable individuals to host prestigious national and international conferences in Manchester.

If you're looking to attend an event in Manchester, find information about the city and how to make the most of your trip, click here.

If you'd like to get in touch directly with the Manchester Convention Bureau, contact us here.

Upcoming Conferences

Manchester is an influential, modern, knowledge based city amongst the top European locations for science, healthcare, education, business and leisure to name a few, with organisations from all over the globe choosing Manchester for their next conference or event.

Here you will find a calendar of some of the events already scheduled to take place in Manchester over the next year.

To learn more about why Manchester should be the location of your event visit our ‘Top 10 reasons to choose Manchester’

Health GB

Health GB is an exhibition and conference that will host over 3,000 healthcare trade professionals,150 exhibitors and 3 clinical conferences.
1. 30 Apr 20182 May 2018
British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference

The 2018 BCS Annual Conference will take place on 4-6 June 2018 in Manchester.
1. 4 Jun 20186 Jun 2018

See More Conferences

Featured

The Principal Manchester

The largest event space within a hotel in the northwest of England.
Manchester United Football Club: United Events

The world-renowned venue of Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, is steeped in a history of sporting success and the perfect setting for any event.
The Lowry

The Lowry is a multipurpose arts centre and an established events venue, which hosts a wide range of conferences and events each year. The visually impressive building is located at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting media destinations.
1. 1 Jan 20101 Jan 2012
2. 1 Jan 20111 Jan 2013
3. 1 Jan 20121 Jan 2014
4. 1 Jan 20131 Jan 2015
5. 1 Jan 20141 Jan 2016
6. 1 Jan 20151 Jan 2017
7. 1 Jan 20161 Jan 2018
8. 1 Jan 20171 Jan 2019
The Stoller Hall

Manchester’s newest space for performance and events.
Crowne Plaza Manchester - Oxford Road

This new dual branded Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites hotel, will open early 2018, at the heart of the University of Manchester campus.
Manchester City Football Club

Discover our History. Experience our Future.
The Midland Hotel

This historic Edwardian hotel is set in the heart of Manchester within minutes of major road networks and rail links with direct services from London and Edinburgh.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Free Trade Hall

In Manchester’s most celebrated building, the Free Trade Hall, the Radisson Blu Edwardian is Manchester’s only five star property, offering 263 bedrooms and 24 outstanding suites.