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 Vampire Diaries UK
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 20 - Sun 21 Feb 2027
For the Love of the Force - Independent Star Wars Convention
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 30 - Sun 31 Jan 2027
For the Love of Wrestling
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 6 - Sun 7 Feb 2027
What's On at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Submission Series 23 - Manchester
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
Submission Series 23 returns to Manchester Elite professional grappling at BEC Arena, Sunday 18th October. World-class matchups & explosive finishes....Young Subs 12 - Manchester
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
Young Subs 12 returns to Manchester The UK's premier junior grappling showcase lands at BEC Arena on Sunday 18th October....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. A...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 ...Damnation Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026 - Sunday 7 November 2027
 Europe's biggest indoor metal festival returns. Line-up subject to change. ...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 t...Cage Warriors
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
 A spectacular night of MMA action, featuring top local and International talent from Europe's leading MMA promoter. ...
RNB Winter Ball - Jagged Edge + B2K + SWV + Mario
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
The 2026 RnB Winter Ball features performances from early 2000's American acts Jagged Edge, B2K, SWV and Mario. Atlanta Georgia R&B act Jagged Edge are best known in the UK for Top 30 hits "Walked Outta Heaven", "Where the Party At" (fea...For the Love of the Force - Independent Star Wars Convention
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 30 - Sunday 31 January 2027
After an absence of over 10 years, the original brand that set the Monopoly Events empire on its way is back for a trip of true nostalgia! For the Love of the Force is independent Star Wars fan convention not affiliated with Disney or Luc...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 ...For the Love of Time & Space - Independent Doctor Who Convention
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 February 2027
FOR THE LOVE OF TIME & SPACE is part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions, and is an independent Doctor Who fan convention not affiliated with the BBC in any way. It is a celebration of our love of the Whoniverse, and b...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 ...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 life...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 6...
Comic Con Manchester
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 July 2027
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...How to get to Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
For the Love of Vampire Diaries UK
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 20 - Sun 21 Feb 2027
For the Love of the Force - Independent Star Wars Convention
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 30 - Sun 31 Jan 2027
For the Love of Wrestling
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Sat 6 - Sun 7 Feb 2027
