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Conference & Event Venue in South Manchester

Located in the heart of South Manchester, The Forum Centre is a modern, multi-purpose venue where business, community and events come together. As one of the North West’s most accessible and versatile event spaces, it offers the flexibility to host everything from corporate meetings and conferences to exhibitions, performances and large-scale community events.

Conveniently located just minutes from Manchester Airport, with excellent rail, tram and motorway connections, and only eight miles from Manchester City Centre, The Forum Centre is perfectly positioned for delegates and visitors travelling from across the UK.

With a proud history of hosting world-class events, The Forum Centre was one of the official boxing venues for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Since then, it has welcomed a wide range of major sporting events, including televised snooker, weightlifting and the World Cup Para Powerlifting championships.

Today, the venue continues to provide an exceptional setting for competitions, concerts and performances.

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  • Capacity: 720
  • Fully accessible
  • Wireless Internet
  • Licensed Bar
  • Catering Available
  • Onsite Parking

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Forum Hall

Designed to impress and built for flexibility, Forum Hall is a purpose-built events venue capable of hosting up to 720 guests. Whether you’re planning a conference, wedding reception, sporting event, gala dinner, live music performance or community celebration, the space can be tailored to bring your vision to life. Offering 570 square metres of adaptable… Read more »

  • Capacity: 720
  • Fully accessible
  • Wireless Internet
  • Onsite Parking
  • Licensed Bar
  • Catering Available

Willow Suite

The Willow Suite offers a collection of flexible meeting rooms designed for smaller business events, including meetings, workshops, training sessions, seminars and board meetings. Whether you’re hosting a team briefing, client presentation or collaborative workshop, each space can be configured to meet the specific needs of your event. The suite includes three adaptable rooms available… Read more »

  • Capacity: 50
  • Fully accessible
  • Wireless Internet
  • Onsite Parking
  • Catering Available

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Location

Forum Square,
Wythenshawe,
Manchester,
M22 5RX

0161 935 4020

Testimonials

"We have been delighted to use this venue for our annual Speech Night and Awards ceremony. The facilities provide a comfortable environment for everyone. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and efficient, and the excellent sightlines ensure all our families have a great view of the stage. A fantastic venue that consistently helps make our event a success."

- Forest Prep School

"The staff are always welcoming, professional, and helpful, going above and beyond to ensure events run smoothly. We would highly recommend the venue to other organisations looking for a reliable and accessible space."

- Rosemary Phiri

"We have found the venue to be an excellent choice for hosting events/meetings & conferences. The rooms are affordable, well-maintained, and conveniently located with good transport links. Accessibility is excellent, making it easy for all attendees to participate comfortably."

- Manchester City Council