Our Venues
Please find below all over the venues being used for MAF 2022.
HOME
2 Tony Wilson Place, First Street, Manchester, M15 4FN.
HOME is located at First Street, just off Whitworth Street West in central Manchester. It’s easily accessible by walking, cycling, bus, tram train and car. The nearest tram stop is Deansgate-Castlefield. The nearest car park is Q-Park at First Street, which is 30 meters away from HOME. For detailed information on how to find HOME please refer to their website.
ANTHONY BURGESS FOUNDATION
Engine House, Chorlton Mill, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY.
The Burgess Foundation can be found near Manchester’s universities, just off the main Oxford Road thoroughfare into the city centre. For more information on getting to the Anthony Burgess Foundation, please refer to their website.
MANCHESTER CENTRAL LIBRARY
St Peters Square, Manchester City Centre, M2 5PD
The Central Library is located right next to the St Peter’s Square Metrolink tram stop. The nearest bus stops are located in Piccadilly Gardens and on Portland Street, Albert Square, which are all a 5 minute walk from the Central Library, or Oxford Road which is a 10 minute walk.
ODEON SCREEN 7 & 8
235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN.
This Odeon is inside the Great Northern, situated on the second floor, this is accessed via the Plaza floor in The Great Northern. The nearest tram stops are St. Peter’s Square and Deansgate-Castlefield. The nearest parking is an NCP car park inside the Great Northern, entrance off Watson Street (M3 4EE). For any further information on getting to the Odeon please see the Great Northern website. Note the image pictured is when accessed by Great Bridgewater Street.
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, MEDIA CITY CAMPUS
University of Salford, MediaCity B4, Orange Tower, Salford Quays, M50 2HE
Manchester trams go to MediaCity – get off at MediaCity or get a tram towards Eccles but get off at Harbour City or Broadway which will leave you with a 5-minute walk. Parking can also be found at Media City, please see their website for further information.
JURYS INN
Great Bridgewater St, Manchester, M1 5LE
As well as being our partner hotel, some events are hosted at Jurys Inn. Jurys Inn is situated just around the corner from HOME and within easy walking distance to most of our other key venues. For further travel directions please see their website.
LOCK 91
9 Century St, Manchester, M3 4QL
A short walk from HOME just off Whitworth Street West is our venue for MAFter Dark. We take over all 3 floors of this 19th Century Lock Keeper’s cottage for a night of films, drinks and merriment. For more details on Lock 91 please see their website.
GASWORKS BREW BAR
5 Jack Rosenthal St, Manchester, M15 4RA
This one couldn’t get any closer to HOME, step outside the front doors and you’ll see Gasworks just on your left. For more information please see their website.
BRICKHOUSE SOCIAL
11-13 New Wakefield St, Manchester, M1 5NP
Located just off Oxford Road, Brickhouse Social is our venue for the AfterMAF, we takeover their top floor for drinks, networking and if you’re in a singing mood you can head to the karaoke room! For more information visit their website.
WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE
Waterside, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, Trafford, M33 7ZF
Host to the Mackinnon & Saunders: 30 Years and Beyond Exhibition, Waterside is just 20mins from Manchester city centre by road or Metrolink. It is situated in Sale town centre next to the Bridgewater Canal and directly opposite Sale Metrolink Station. From the M60 exit junction 7 and take the A56. From the station, cross the road and turn left. The Metrolink is really easy, with regular services from Altrincham and Manchester City Cetnre. Alight at ‘Sale’ Metrolink station, upon leaving the station, cross the road and Waterside is to your left, adjacent to the Town Hall. For further information on how to get there please see their website.