CityCo Manchester: BID & Accommodation BID Public Events
Manchester hosts some of the UK’s most exciting events, and CityCo is proud to play a leading role.
On behalf of City Centre BID and Accommodation BID businesses, we deliver public events and support the city’s civic and cultural calendar. Our work helps to attract extra footfall, boost local custom, increase overnight hotel stays, and generate positive media coverage for Manchester city centre.
City Centre Businesses
Talk to our team to find out how you can participate in our events, boost your brand awareness, and take advantage of our marketing campaigns.
Email: events@cityco.com
City Centre BID: 2025/6 Public Events
Accommodation BID: 2026 Public Events
Accommodation BID: 2026/7 Supported Major Events
Accommodation BID Tourism Trails
Previous Highlights
CityCo has delivered and supported some of Manchester’s most innovative and high-profile moments, including:
- Welcoming the MTV EMA’s to Manchester
- The iconic Vogue’s Fashion Night Out
- Outdoor stages for Beyond the Music
- The city’s first urban Show Gardens at Dig the City
- The world’s biggest LomoWall
- Family fun in Piccadilly at The Manchester Picnic
- Float-In, Drive-In Movies at our Canal Festival
- Supporting Manchester Pride
- Giant Tiger, Piglet and Golden Dragon for Chinese New Year
- The Halloween Haunted Maze
- Looney Tunes and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles family trails
- The King Street Festival
We have also helped to stage and support MCR Live ’25, Manchester Christmas Parade, Chanel’s Metier D’Arts Show and Bee in the City.