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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.
An auditorium is traditionally seen as a corporate, business-centric space used for conferences… and although our 800-seat Exchange Auditorium is often used for this purpose, it has also acted as the backdrop to a number of other exciting events over the years.
Exchange Hall is a versatile ‘blank canvas’ that can be used for everything from exhibitions and conference seating to large-scale banqueting and sporting events.
Our iconic spaces, located in the heart of Manchester City Centre, have been used as filming locations for several popular TV dramas and entertainment shows across a range of channels and streaming services including ITV, BBC and, more recently, Disne
We are a highly versatile venue hosting a range of events for differing audiences. One thing all these audiences have in common is a desire for quality food and drink; something which we pride ourselves on providing.
In 2022 we launched our ‘Incubator by Manchester Central’ programme as part of our ambition to drive change and innovate within the sector.
At Manchester Central, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. It’s not just about protecting the natural environment, it’s about our social, economic, and cultural impacts too.
The Manchester Central Team were recognised as ‘Best Operations Team – Venues’ at this year’s virtual Conference Awards.
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is the UK’s trade association for insurance brokers. The annual event brings together the largest insurance broking community in-person for two days of networking, insights, and visionary speakers.