🔴 Key Areas
Guest Tables & Q&A Stage (Top Area)
The upper section is dedicated to Guest Tables where you can meet celebrities, artists, and creators.
The Q&A Stage is also here with seating for panels, interviews, and discussions.
Trader Zone (Left Section)
Several rows of Trader Stalls selling merchandise, collectables, and artwork.
Sponsored by Persona Toys (logo shown).
Monopoly Merchandise Stall (Top Left Corner)
A special area for Monopoly-themed merchandise.
Gaming Zone (Bottom Right)
Includes a Photo Shoot Area for cosplay and event photos.
Likely features consoles or tabletop games.
Bar & Outdoor Area (Bottom Centre)
Bar near the main entrance for refreshments.
Leads to an outdoor food court and seating area.
🟡 Facilities
Toilets (Gents & Ladies) are near the centre and lower sections.
Private Changing Rooms for cosplayers.
Cloakroom available in the middle of the map.
Snack Bar close to the Q&A stage.
Props Area where you can store or collect props.
🟢 Entrances & Exits
Main Entrance & Exit are at the bottom centre.
Accessibility-friendly routes are marked—look out for the accessibility logo on the map.
Venue Information
EVENT VENUE ADDRESS
BEC Arena
Longbridge Road
Trafford Park
Stretford
Manchester
M17 1SN, UK
WHAT TIME DOES THE EVENT OPEN?
Comic Con Manchester opens at the same time over the course of the weekend. This time is as follows:(Comic Con Manchester)
Saturday Entry: 9.00am
Saturday Closing: 6.00pm
Sunday Entry: 9.00am
Sunday Closing: 6.00pm
DO YOU HAVE CAR PARKING?
BEC Arena has had an ANPR parking system installed at the venue, allowing better control and smoother operation of the car park. No tickets will be pre-sold for this, and it is sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. 15% of the parking space has been reserved for blue badge holders, which will be marshalled on the day.
The ANPR system will allow more vehicles than ever to park on the site and will reduce congestion and wait time, with a one-in, one-out system once the car park is full, increasing capacity and efficiency.
DO YOU HAVE A CASH MACHINE?
Currently, there is no cash machine available at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, so we strongly advise that you bring plenty of cash with you on the day to make sure you do not miss out.
We also have card terminals at each guest’s table as well as in the photo areas where you can purchase photo ops, autographs, selfies, and COA certificates.
Finally, it is worth noting that the vast majority of traders accept cards as well as cash, but always check with the trader before purchasing an item.
DOES THE VENUE OFFER DISABLED ACCESS?
Bowlers Exhibition Centre is mostly disabled-friendly. For more information on disability access and carer ticket information, please visit our DISABLED ACCESS page.
WHAT FOOD AND DRINK OPTIONS DO YOU OFFER?
There are food and drink options available throughout Bowlers Exhibition Centre with a very good selection at very good prices.
Absolutely NO food or drinks are permitted to be brought onto the premises by members of the public for Health and Safety reasons. However, if you have special dietary requirements or allergies, this can be overlooked if proof is provided. In this instance, please contact our customer service team before your arrival by calling 0344 8000 410. Phone lines are open Monday – Saturday 9am – 9pm & Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am – 5pm.
WHAT DO I DO IF I NEED FIRST AID?
If you have or witness a medical emergency during the event, please find a member of the Bowlers Exhibition Centre staff or a Comic Con Manchester volunteer who will assist you in finding medical care.
DO YOU HAVE BABY CHANGING FACILITIES?
Baby changing facilities are available within the public toilet facilities.
CAN I SMOKE AT THE VENUE?
Bowlers Exhibition Centre has a strict no-smoking policy; however, there are designated smoking areas outside of the venue.
For more details, please visit the official venue information page: https://www.comicconventionmanchester.co.uk/venue-information