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Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)

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Venue Type

Conference Centre

City

Manchester

Region

North West

Standing

710

theatre

710

dinner

bedrooms

About Venue

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is one of the UK's leading conference and performance venues, located on Oxford Road in the heart of Manchester's university district. Purpose-built for conferences, concerts and large-scale events, the venue combines world-class auditoria with modern conference facilities, flexible meeting spaces and exceptional technical production, making it an outstanding choice for conferences, product launches, awards ceremonies and corporate events.

Hosting everything from executive meetings to conferences for over 700 delegates, the RNCM offers an impressive collection of auditoria, lecture theatres and meeting rooms supported by an experienced events team, in-house catering and dedicated AV technicians. Its flexible venue portfolio makes it one of Manchester's premier destinations for business events.

Event Spaces

RNCM Concert Hall

A spectacular concert hall ideal for conferences, keynote presentations, awards ceremonies, gala events and large corporate gatherings.

RNCM Theatre

A tiered auditorium perfect for conferences, presentations, product launches, performances and lectures.

Forman Lecture Theatre

Suitable for conferences, seminars, presentations and training events.

Carole Nash Recital Room

Ideal for meetings, presentations, networking events and private functions.

Conference Suite

Perfect for board meetings, workshops, training and smaller conferences.

Studios

A collection of flexible rooms suitable for breakout sessions, rehearsals, workshops and meetings.

Facilities and Services

Dedicated conference team, in-house catering, experienced AV technicians, hybrid event support and professional event management.

Location and Access

Located on Oxford Road, RNCM is within walking distance of Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly stations, with excellent tram and bus connections across the city.

Ideal For

Conferences
Awards Ceremonies
Product Launches
AGMs
Training
Meetings
Networking Events
Exhibitions
Performances
Corporate Events

Key Features

700 Delegate Capacity
Purpose-Built Conference Venue
Concert Hall
Theatre
Oxford Road
Professional AV
Flexible Meeting Spaces
University District

Why Hire

RNCM combines purpose-built conference facilities with world-class performance spaces, offering organisers exceptional technical support, flexible room layouts and a central Manchester location. Whether hosting a major conference or a leadership meeting, the venue provides an impressive setting backed by experienced event professionals.