5–7 Sep 2027 · Manchester, GB

Manchester Central

The Baby & Toddler Show Manchester is a consumer-focused shopping and information event for new and expectant parents held in Manchester. The show brings together over 150 brands offering products such as pushchairs, car seats, furniture, feeding items and nursery goods, with expert speakers, demonstrations and first aid sessions. It is aimed at parents seeking product deals, expert advice and hands-on product experience.

Last updated October 4, 2026

Dates: 5–7 Sep 2027
Venue: AO Arena, Manchester
Location: Manchester, GB
Frequency: Annual
Audience: Mixed
Duration: 3 days
Scale: Regional
Exhibitors: 41Fact
Visitors: 22,000Fact

Fashion & ApparelFamily & WeddingsGifts, Toys & Seasonal

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About Manchester Central

Manchester Central is a regional trade show for the Fashion & Apparel and Family & Weddings industries, held in Manchester, United Kingdom. The 2027 edition runs 5–7 Sep 2027 at AO Arena, Manchester. It brings together an estimated 150 exhibitors and 22,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 41 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

20265–7 Sep 2026
202518–20 Sep 2025

Venue

AO Arena, Manchester

M3 1AR Manchester, England, GB

Who exhibits at Manchester Central

We've captured 41 exhibitors for Manchester Central (roster as of 2026). They span 4 countries, 9% of them based outside the United Kingdom.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

United Kingdom91%·29
Germany3%·1
Ireland3%·1
Sweden3%·1

Based on 32 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

Food Beverage38%·9
Services29%·7
Textile Fashion29%·7
Healthcare Pharma13%·3
Machinery Manufacturing8%·2

Based on 24 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

73%Class Bof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Highly exclusive — the great majority of exhibitors are found here and nowhere else in our data.

Cross-referenced against 41 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

9%Class Gof exhibitors are based abroad

Local — an almost entirely domestic event.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed0%·0

listed companies

Large enterprises0%·0

1,000+ employees

Of 1 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Manchester Central 2027 exhibitor list

The Manchester Central exhibitor list currently counts 40+ indexed companies. They span industries including journalism, food-beverage,services and food-beverage. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

Company

Industry

Location

BBBC
journalism
BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the, GB
HHelloFresh
food-beverageservices
Berlin, Germany, GB
TTailored Dog Food Subscription, Delivered Monthly
food-beverageservices
PPure Pet Food
food-beverage
Cleckheaton, GB
KKatKinLondon, GB

Bugaboo
Curds and Whey
Sweet Dreamers
Montessori Global Education
GreenChef
Aptamil UK
Cow and Gate UK
Baby Planet
BioGaia
2 little legs
Betty Brown Boutique Ltd
Charley's Wild World
Nestle And Bloom Baby
Beautiful Bambino
Baby Art Studios
Baby J's
Bartley Studios
Bibbilyboo
Bookworms

+ 16 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is Manchester Central 2027?

Manchester Central 2027 runs 5–7 Sep 2027 at AO Arena, Manchester.

Where is Manchester Central held?

Manchester Central is held at AO Arena, Manchester in Manchester, United Kingdom.

How many exhibitors does Manchester Central have?

Manchester Central counts an estimated 150 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 41 exhibiting companies so far.

Who exhibits at Manchester Central?

Indexed exhibitors include BBC, HelloFresh, Tailored Dog Food Subscription, Delivered Monthly and Pure Pet Food. The event spans the Fashion & Apparel, Family & Weddings and Gifts, Toys & Seasonal sectors.

Is Manchester Central worth attending?

Manchester Central is a regional trade show for the Fashion & Apparel and Family & Weddings industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 150 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

How do I get the Manchester Central exhibitor list?

Event Scout has indexed 41 companies exhibiting at Manchester Central so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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