Conference and event venues

The University of Manchester’s strong heritage as a place of excellence for learning and innovation, combined with its sheer scale, provides event organisers with a choice of amazing spaces for events from 2 to 600 delegates.

Our venues include iconic Manchester buildings blended with contemporary, modern spaces.

Many of these amazing spaces are available all year round for conferences, day meetings, training days and filming, or for drinks receptions and dinners in venues including the stunning neo-gothic Whitworth Hall, which can accommodate up to 300 guests. During the vacation periods, we can host national and international conferences for up to 600 delegates and summer residential groups in the student halls of residence.

Our location in central Manchester, and easy access by rail from all parts of the UK, makes the University a more sustainable choice. This sustainability sits at the heart of all we do, whether it’s sourcing local ingredients for our conference menus, offering hybrid solutions for events or installing smart technology in our meeting rooms to reduce our carbon footprint.

Whatever type of venue you're looking for, our experienced and knowledgeable team are here to guide you every step of the way.