6 May 2026, Manchester, UK: Registration for CHS Manchester is now open, following a notable increase in industry interest as the inaugural event approaches its launch on 30 September at the AO Arena.
After months of growing momentum, the response from exhibitors has led to a high-quality line-up of venues, destinations and suppliers already confirmed on the show floor, with more activations to come. For visitors, it means the right people and the right products are ready to add energy and inspiration to their next events.
Beyond the show floor, the CHS Manchester Fringe is also already starting to take shape across the city, with activity from SITE, NOWIE, and Grae Matter all confirming. The Delegate Wranglers will also be leading a relaxed, hosted networking built around collaboration, inspiration, community and ‘good vibes only’, designed to help people make meaningful connections without the usual pressure.
Meanwhile, Hyatt Regency Manchester has also confirmed an early fringe event, offering a creative afternoon of sip-and-paint, chocolate making, and live music on its 18th floor, overlooking the city skyline. Further activations are also in development, with the full fringe programme set to launch later this summer.
Emma King, Founder and CEO, CHS Manchester, commented, “Manchester gives us the space to do more than just a show. The fringe is about opening the city up and creating more value for visitors; different settings, different conversations, and more reasons to be there.”
Built with a festival feel and a national audience in mind, CHS Manchester is shaping up to be energetic and purposeful; more stages, more ideas, more ways to connect, all under one roof. With registration going live today, the show continues to come alive ahead of its debut
in September.
in September.
Emma added, “The response has been brilliant; from exhibitors, partners and the wider industry. There’s a real appetite for something that feels a bit different, and that’s exactly what we’re building. It’s going to be busy, high energy and, most importantly, productive.”
