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Royal Exchange Theatre

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Venue Type

Unique Venue

City

Manchester

Region

North West

Standing

750

theatre

600

dinner

250

bedrooms

About Venue

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.

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.

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

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.