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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
| Boardroom | Cabaret | Classroom | Classroom with back projection | Dinner | Dinner Dance | Exhibition | Reception | Theatre | Theatre with Back Projection | U-shape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central 3 | 30 | 12 | 30 | - | 30 | - | - | 70 | 70 | - | 30 |
| Central 3 & 4 | 42 | 36 | 54 | - | 60 | - | - | 140 | 140 | - | 42 |
| Central 4 | 30 | 24 | 27 | - | 40 | - | - | 70 | 70 | - | 30 |
| Central 5 | 30 | 24 | 30 | - | 40 | - | - | 80 | 80 | - | 30 |
| Central 5 & 6 | 42 | 36 | 51 | - | 60 | - | - | 90 | 90 | - | 42 |
| Central 5-7 | 60 | 60 | 87 | - | 100 | - | - | 170 | 170 | - | 60 |
| Central 6 | 24 | 12 | 18 | - | 20 | - | - | 50 | 50 | - | 24 |
| Central 6 & 7 | 48 | 36 | 54 | - | 60 | - | - | 90 | 90 | - | 48 |
| Central 7 | 30 | 24 | 30 | - | 40 | - | - | 80 | 80 | - | 30 |
| Central 8 | 30 | 24 | 30 | - | 40 | - | - | 80 | 80 | - | 30 |
| Central Hall | - | 2400 | 2500 | 2500 | 3600 | 3600 | 9000 | 9000 | 9000 | 9000 | - |
| Central Hall 1 | - | 720 | 513 | 513 | 1200 | 1200 | - | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | - |
| Central Hall 2 | - | 1800 | 2000 | - | 3000 | 3000 | - | 8100 | 8100 | 8100 | - |
| Charter 1 | 66 | 120 | 159 | - | 200 | 200 | - | 400 | 400 | - | 66 |
| Charter 2 | 54 | 66 | 90 | - | 140 | 140 | - | 230 | 230 | - | 54 |
| Charter 2 & 3 | 60 | 180 | 219 | - | 300 | 300 | - | 568 | 568 | - | 60 |
| Charter 3 | 54 | 72 | 126 | - | 150 | 150 | - | 270 | 270 | - | 54 |
| Charter 4 | 42 | 60 | 60 | - | 100 | 100 | - | 190 | 190 | - | 42 |
| Charter Organisers | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | - | - |
| Charter suite 1-3 combined | 60 | 240 | 348 | - | 510 | 510 | - | 950 | 950 | 800 | 60 |
| Exchange 1 | 36 | 24 | 36 | - | 40 | - | - | 80 | 80 | - | 36 |
| Exchange 10 | 36 | 36 | 54 | - | 60 | - | - | 100 | 100 | - | - |
| Exchange 11 | 48 | 48 | 66 | - | 90 | - | - | 150 | 150 | - | 48 |
| Exchange 2 | 20 | 12 | 12 | - | 20 | - | - | - | 40 | - | - |
| Exchange 2 & 3 | 36 | 24 | 36 | - | 40 | - | - | 80 | 80 | - | - |
| Exchange 3 | 20 | 12 | 12 | - | 20 | - | - | 40 | 40 | - | - |
| Exchange 4 | 20 | 12 | 12 | - | 20 | - | - | 40 | 40 | - | - |
| Exchange 4 & 5 | 36 | 24 | 36 | - | 40 | - | - | 80 | 80 | - | - |
| Exchange 5 | 20 | 12 | 12 | - | 20 | - | - | 40 | 40 | - | - |
| Exchange 6 | 20 | 12 | 12 | - | 20 | - | - | 40 | 40 | - | - |
| Exchange 6 & 7 | 36 | 36 | 36 | - | 40 | - | - | 80 | 80 | - | - |
| Exchange 7 | 20 | 12 | 12 | - | 20 | - | - | 40 | 40 | - | - |
| Exchange 8 | 18 | 12 | 24 | - | 20 | - | - | 40 | 40 | - | - |
| Exchange 8 - 10 | - | 150 | 192 | - | 270 | - | - | 400 | 400 | - | - |
| Exchange 9 | 60 | 72 | 135 | - | 160 | - | - | 240 | 240 | - | - |
| Exchange Auditorium | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 804 | - | - |
| Exchange Hall | - | 684 | 750 | - | 1200 | 1000 | - | 1600 | 1600 | - | - |
| The Gallery | - | - | - | - | 300 | - | - | 500 | - | - | - |
Petersfield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 3GX
