CHS is combining its Birmingham and Leeds events to create one 'supershow' in Manchester next
year. The new launch will see visitors and exhibitors from both shows come to CHS Manchester on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at its new home at the AO Arena.
The announcement
follows a collaboration between Marketing Manchester, AO Arena, and the new CHS
Manchester show. The partnership will capitalise on the growing profile of
Manchester as a centre of events excellence, as the event aims to grow following five years in Birmingham and more than 15 in Leeds.
The show’s organisers
are promising the same warmth and personality that the brand has come to
represent but now with the support of the city of Manchester, as it looks to
build a festival feel in and around the new event.
“This is amazing news
for us, our exhibitors, and our visitor community as we bid sad farewells to
our friends in Birmingham and Leeds and look to create a ‘supershow’ in
Manchester,” said Emma King, founder and CEO of CHS Manchester. “The
move is part of an ambitious growth strategy we have for our events, and
Manchester is a city that has the vision to help us reach new and exciting
levels. There has never been a better time to be in Manchester, and we can’t
wait to bring everyone together next year.”
“It’s incredible news that CHS has
chosen Manchester for their new supershow. The teams at Marketing Manchester
and AO Arena have worked hard to understand what CHS needed to support the
show’s ambitions and deliver the best ever showcase here in Manchester,”
added Victoria Braddock, managing director at Marketing Manchester.
“The
result is a great example of our collaborative “Manchester approach” for how we
bid for, and win, major events. It’s no secret that we have massively increased
our capacity and experience of hosting major events and conferences in the city
over recent years, and we can’t wait to welcome CHS to Manchester for what will
be a fantastic event.”
“We are thrilled to have
been chosen as the launch venue for the new Manchester supershow,” commented Amy
King, head of exhibitions and live events, Legends Global. “The
recent £50 million venue refurbishment means that we can now accommodate
exhibitions, conferences, and awards dinners by utilising the accessible event
floor concourse and premium event spaces. We are more than just a music venue
and can’t wait to show the CHS delegates how easy it is to access the venue
directly from Victoria train station or the multistorey carpark connected to
the venue.”
CHS
Manchester will open at the AO Arena, Wednesday 30 September 2026, with a
new theme and educational programme.
