You got a guy™ for venue tickets

G-mex Centre Tickets

Location
mex Centre (Manchester Central) – Venue Page, Se

Now selling

Upcoming Events at G-mex Centre

Loading current ticket availability

The venue

About G-mex Centre

Welcome to the G-mex Centre, now branded as Manchester Central Convention Complex, a historic exhibition and conference hub housed in the relocated Manchester Central railway station. Located on Windmill Street in Petersfield, it’s a cornerstone of Manchester’s events scene, hosting everything from large conventions to intimate conferences and cultural shows. We’ve got you covered with seating layouts, easy parking, transit options, and trusted hotel/restaurant recommendations to make your trip smooth and hassle-free.

Whether you’re heading to a keynote in Central Hall, a concert-style gathering in Exchange Hall, or a trade show in the Exhibition spaces, you’ll find practical details and accessibility information here to help you plan with confidence.

Key spaces include Central Hall, the grand theatre-style venue seating up to 10,900, Exchange Hall (up to 1,600 theatre style), and Exchange Auditorium with 804 seats. The on-site NCP car park beneath the complex offers 700+ spaces with 24/7 access. For getting there, two Metrolink stops are nearby (Deansgate-Castlefield and St Peter’s Square), with additional rail access at Deansgate and Oxford Road. Within walking distance, you’ll find renowned hotels like Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and The Midland, plus a curated selection of dining options to fuel your event days. Secure your seats for upcoming events with our trusted team and enjoy a straightforward booking experience—we’re your go-to connection for tickets and up-to-date venue details.

Historical notes: the venue has hosted iconic moments from Factory Records’ Festival of the Tenth Summer (1986) to U2’s Zoo TV, and more recently Ninja Warrior UK filming. It’s a venue with a rich past and a dynamic present, perfectly suited for conferences, exhibitions, and live performances in the heart of Manchester.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Windmill Street, Petersfield, Manchester M2 3GX.
  • Former name: GMEX Centre (Greater Manchester Exhibition Centre, 1986–2006).
  • Renamed: Manchester Central in 2007; current branding is Manchester Central Convention Complex.
  • Venue type: Exhibition and conference complex housed in the redirected Manchester Central railway station.
  • Main spaces & capacities: Central Hall theatre seating 10,900; Exchange Hall up to 1,600 (theatre style); Exchange Auditorium 804 seats.
  • Parking: On-site NCP car park directly beneath the venue (700+ spaces) with 24/7 access.
  • Transit: Two nearby Metrolink stops (Deansgate-Castlefield and St Peter's Square) and close rail access at Deansgate and Oxford Road.
  • Nearby hotels: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel (5 minutes’ walk to Manchester Central); The Midland Hotel (short walk, central location).
  • Notable events: Factory Records’ Festival of the Tenth Summer (1986) with The Smiths/New Order; U2 Zoo TV indoor show (1992); 2002 Commonwealth Games events; Ninja Warrior UK filming (2015–2022); NHS Nightingale North West hospital (Mar 2020–Mar 2021).