WHAT'S ON AT BOWLERS EXHIBITION CENTRE, MANCHESTER
What's On at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Below you will find what's on at Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Trafford Park, Manchester.
With a range of indoor exhibition halls and outdoor spaces offering a capacity of up to 4,500 people, the BEC is one of the largest event venues in Manchester and is home to popular live music festivals, club nights, fan conventions, exhibitions, boxing, wrestling and mixed martial art fights.
Close to The Trafford Centre, it is just a 10 minute walk to the Parkway metrolink tram stop.
Below you will find what's on at Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Trafford Park, Manchester.
With a range of indoor exhibition halls and outdoor spaces offering a capacity of up to 4,500 people, the BEC is one of the largest event venues in Manchester and is home to popular live music festivals, club nights, fan conventions, exhibitions, boxing, wrestling and mixed martial art fights.
Close to The Trafford Centre, it is just a 10 minute walk to the Parkway metrolink tram stop.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
For the Love of Wrestling
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 6 - Sun 7 Feb 2027
For the Love of Vampire Diaries UK
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 20 - Sun 21 Feb 2027
What's On at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
The Girl Games
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sunday 7 June 2026
The Girl Games is an empowering fitness competition. You will enter in doubles with your fitness bestie and compete in Strength, Endurance & Metcon....This Is Bounce UK x Corruption Bounce - The Launch
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 13 June 2026
2 bounce giants collide at the legendary Bowlers Exhibition Centre....
Outbreak Fest
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 June 2026
Finding its roots in hardcore and punk, Manchester's three day Outbreak Fest has built a major platform to the UK's consistently thriving counterculture, while also providing a rite of passage for major touring acts across the world such as...Bring Me the Horizon
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2026
Sheffield Metalcore giants-turned-arena rockers Bring Me The Horizon have been on a journey of stratospheric proportions, playing sell-out shows around the globe as well as scoring BRIT and Grammy nominations. From being named Best British...Comic Con Manchester
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 July 2026
One of the UK's largest pop culture conventions, attracting over ten thousand fans annually to our Monopoly Event's home venue, Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester. The main attraction every year is of course the star guests, with a ...Teletech Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 1 August 2026
 Teletech techno festival returns to its home city of Manchester for a fifth time in 2026. Line-up to be announced. ...The Girl Games
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sunday 13 September 2026
The Girl Games is a female only fitness competition designed by women, for women Compete in pairs in strength, endurance and metcon workouts. The Girl Games is a fitness competition for women, by women! You will enter in doubles so grab you...Manchester Adored
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
 4 ARENAS of Manchester & Indie Anthems with tribute acts and guest DJs from the biggest names in Manchester music. Another huge line up for this amazingly special event !!!! 4 Arenas of Music Anthems + Our New Secret Disco Bathroom. Ar...Sidewinder Halloween Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
 The UK's biggest and baddest oldskool UK Garage, Bassline, R&B, Dancehall and House Festival... This year they are not holding back... Over 50 headling artists4 huge haunted outdoor and indoor arenasAll day outdoor and all night indoor r...Damnation 2026
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 November 2026
Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester....For the Love of Horror
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 2026
FOR THE LOVE OF HORROR is part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions, attracting over ten thousand fans annually to their home venue, Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester. The main attraction every year is of course th...For the Love of Wrestling
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 February 2027
The UK and Europe's biggest dedicated wrestling event and fan convention featuring the biggest stars from WWE, WWF, WCW, ECW, TNA, NWA and Impact Wrestling - including (in 2024) Nic Nemeth, Mandy Sacs, Scott Steiner, Sgt. Slaughter, Trish S...FTLOW Intercontinental Package
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 February 2027
Full weekend intercontinental package including evening with (guest TBC) and after party...
For the Love of Vampire Diaries UK
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 February 2027
Part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions, attracting thousands of fans annually, if you love The Vampire Diaries Universe then this is the show for you! This event will see guests from all three franchises across the u...For the Love of Anime
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 6 March 2027
A brand-new celebration of Anime, Japan, and Cosplay in the UK. This convention is a love letter to the world of anime, Japanese culture, and the art of cosplay - and we can't wait to build something special with you. Whether you're a lifel...Manchester Forever
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 1 May 2027
The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene, a Bank Holiday recreation of the biggest and most authentic 10-hour Manchester rave reunion in history! Spanning four arenas and a full 90s fairground experience, it will feature 60...How to get to Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
For the Love of Wrestling
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 6 - Sun 7 Feb 2027
For the Love of Vampire Diaries UK
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 20 - Sun 21 Feb 2027
