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 consistent delivery helps to attract extra footfall, boost local custom, increase overnight hotel stays, and generate positive media coverage for Manchester city centre.
City Centre BID: Public Events
MCR Student Social with Manchester Arndale (24 September 2026)
Halloween in the City Weekender (24-25 October 2026)
MCR Monsters (24-31 October 2026)
The Manchester Flower Festival (May 2027)
Accommodation BID: Public Events
The Super Duper Family Festival (18-21 February 2027)
SCENE: Manchester LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival (August 2027)
Accommodation BID: Supported Major Events
NBA at CoOp Live (January 2027)
The Brits (February 2027)
Country to Country (March 2027)
Accommodation BID: Tourism Trails
LGBTQ+ History Trail (produced by CityCo, written by Chris Hoyle)
Green Spaces Trail (produced by CityCo, written by Jonathan Schofield)
Music Trail (produced by CityCo, written by Hayley Flynn)
Literature Trail (produced by UNESCO City of Literature)
Film & TV Trail (produced by Visit Manchester)
Previous Highlights
CityCo has delivered and supported some of Manchester’s most innovative and high-profile moments, including:
Welcoming The Brits to Manchester for the first time ever
Hosting the MTV EMA’s in Manchester
Staging the iconic Vogue’s Fashion Night Out
Outdoor stages for Beyond the Music
The UK’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 spooky Halloween Haunted Maze
Looney Tunes and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles family art trails
The King Street Festival.
We have also helped to stage and support MCR Live ’25 – the 2025 summer of OASIS, Manchester Christmas Parade, Chanel’s Metier D’Arts Show and Bee in the City.
City Centre Businesses
To enquire about our events, email publicevents@cityco.com
