Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, now presented as B.E.C Arena, is our large multi-purpose events venue in Trafford Park, Manchester. We provide a flexible environment for exhibitions, conferences, product launches, sporting events, markets, live music, conventions and corporate activities. Our venue offers approximately 84,000 square feet of space across four halls, giving organisers the flexibility to create different layouts and event environments. Our Main Trafford Arena provides a pillar-free 2,960-square-metre floor and can host events ranging from 300 to 4,500 people. We also have an outdoor area that can be transformed for exhibitions, charity events, family activities, corporate days and other uses. Alongside our event spaces, we provide bars, a VIP lounge, catering facilities, an organisers' office, AV support, Wi-Fi, large toilet facilities and extensive parking. Our event management and operations teams can support organisers throughout the planning and staging of their events. Located in Trafford Park, around three miles from Manchester city centre and close to the M60 and Trafford Centre, we offer a substantial and adaptable setting for large-scale events.