2-3rd October 2025
About Manchester
Manchester is a gem of a city. Architecturally grand, rich in history, and bustling with creative energy. Manchester is a bit like a condensed version of London, but the people are friendlier and they have better accents.
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Conference venue
Royal Northern College of Music
RNCM is a bustling conservatoire as well as a vibrant music venue. This is the venue for our Experience and Conference Days.
Travel
How to get to Manchester
UK-based visitors
You can easily travel to Manchester using a variety of methods:
Rail
You can get the train to Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria , Deansgate or Manchester Oxford Road stations. Manchester Oxford Road is the closest to RNCM.
Bus
There are frequent buses from Manchester City Centre to bus stops that are a 5-minute walk from RNCM: Aquatics Centre (Southbound), Cavendish Street (Northbound), RNCM (both directions), University Shopping (Northbound).
Air
Manchester Airport is 10 miles south of Manchester City Centre. Regular train, bus and taxi connections make it an easy way to travel to Manchester.
International visitors
Manchester Airport is just a short hop from the city centre, and is served with many direct flights, including from:
London is a 2-hour train journey from Manchester – so you can easily incorporate a trip to the capital during your time at CopyCon.
Explore
Make the most of your time in Manchester
Theatres
HOME
“Head to HOME to discover new art, new experiences and new stories, from our city and across the world.”
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Manchester Opera House and Palace Theatre
“Indulge in the grandeur of theatrical splendor at Manchester Opera House and Palace Theatre.”
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Royal Exchange Theatre
“Our iconic, spaceship-like theatre-in-the-round can be found in the centre of Manchester.”
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Activities
Bands in concert…
Manchester is blessed with some popular music venues. Browse bands on Songkick:
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Shopping
Manchester has a fantastic mix of major retailers and obscure independents – as well as regular markets and street vendors.
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Sports events
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Museums & Galleries
Manchester Museum
Home to an incredible range of collections, covering everything from archaeology to zoology, natural history to human cultures.
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The Lowry
Exhibitions, performances and shows – with works by LS Lowry.
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Manchester Art Gallery
It’s free – and it’s packed with 25,000 works of local and international significance.
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Eating & Drinking
El Gato Negro
“If you are after authentic Spanish food in Manchester then this buzzy restaurant in the heart of the city is the place to go.”
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The Spärrows
“Nestled under the railway arches in Manchester’s Green Quarter is this somewhat hidden restaurant where you have to ring a bell to enter.”
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Higher Ground
“Sit at the large counter to see the chefs putting care and pride into every dish, like the terrific malted barley pudding with stout caramel.”
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