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Venue Type
Theatre
City
Manchester
Region
North West
Standing
750
theatre
600
dinner
250
bedrooms
0
About
Royal Exchange Theatre
The Royal Exchange Theatre is one of Manchester's most iconic event venues, located within the magnificent Grade II listed former Cotton Exchange in the heart of the city. Its world-famous theatre-in-the-round sits dramatically suspended within the historic Great Hall, creating one of the UK's most distinctive settings for conferences, awards ceremonies, product launches and corporate events.
Alongside the main theatre, the venue offers a selection of flexible meeting rooms, breakout spaces and hospitality areas, allowing organisers to host everything from executive meetings to large-scale conferences. Supported by an experienced events team, in-house catering and professional theatre technicians, the Royal Exchange provides a truly memorable conference experience.
Event Spaces
The Theatre
A spectacular theatre-in-the-round, ideal for conferences, keynote presentations, awards ceremonies, panel discussions and large corporate events.
The Front Room
A flexible event space suitable for meetings, workshops, networking events, private dining and breakout sessions.
Exchange Suite
An executive meeting room ideal for board meetings, interviews, private dining and smaller conferences.
Studio Theatre
Perfect for workshops, rehearsals, presentations, training sessions and breakout events.
Great Hall
A striking heritage space suitable for registration, exhibitions, networking receptions, catering and corporate hospitality.
Facilities and Services
Dedicated events team, in-house catering, professional theatre technicians, flexible event layouts and bespoke event management.
Ideal For
Conferences
Awards Ceremonies
Product Launches
Panel Discussions
Networking Events
Meetings
Training
Private Dining
Corporate Hospitality
Receptions
Key Features
Theatre in the Round
Grade II Listed Building
Great Hall
City Centre Location
Professional Theatre Technicians
Bespoke Events
Historic Architecture
Corporate Conferences
Theatre in the Round
Grade II Listed Building
Great Hall
City Centre Location
Professional Theatre Technicians
Bespoke Events
Historic Architecture
Corporate Conferences
Why Hire
The Royal Exchange Theatre offers one of the UK's most unique conference environments. Combining dramatic architecture with professional production support and flexible event spaces, it provides an unforgettable setting for conferences and corporate events in the heart of Manchester.
Capabilities
Venue Features
Venue Tech
Venue Catering
Venue Gallery
Location
Location and Access
Situated on St Ann's Square in Manchester city centre, the venue is within easy walking distance of Victoria Station, Deansgate, Exchange Square Metrolink and the city's leading hotels and restaurants.
Exchange Square Metrolink | 0.2 miles
Manchester Victoria Station | 0.4 miles
Manchester Airport | 10 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
5
meeting rooms
4
bedrooms
0
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