Marketing Manchester and Manchester Accomodation BID are proud to have played a key role in the successful bid to bring the MOBO Awards to the city for the first time next year. The landmark 30th-anniversary ceremony is set to be held at Co-op Live on Thursday 26 March 2026.
Working closely with event organisers and city centre partners, Marketing Manchester – which manages the Manchester Accommodation BID’s major events bidding pipeline – provided crucial support, including a comprehensive accommodation provision strategy and facilitating introductions to key local stakeholders. Marketing Manchester’s expertise in securing major business and leisure events and partnership approach was vital in showcasing the city’s capacity to host a world-class ceremony of this scale.
The MOBO Awards’ arrival in Manchester is a major booking for the city’s events calendar, reinforcing its reputation as a leading destination for major cultural and business events. The ceremony is expected to attract thousands of visitors, providing a major boost to the local economy, including hotels, venues, and hospitality businesses.
Victoria Braddock, Managing Director of Marketing Manchester, said: “Bringing the MOBO Awards to Manchester is a monumental achievement for the city, and we are incredibly proud of the work our team did behind the scenes to help make this happen. Our role is to act as a central point of contact, ensuring event leads have everything they need to make their bid successful. From securing thousands of hotel rooms to connecting them with the right people, our collaborative approach was key. We look forward to working with the organisers and city partners to ensure the 2026 MOBO Awards are an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.”
Kumar Mishra, Chair of the Manchester Accommodation BID, added: “Manchester is thrilled to be the host city for the MOBO Awards in 2026. This is a truly significant event that champions an incredibly important part of the music industry. Manchester prides itself on its welcoming spirit and its rich, diverse musical scene, making it a perfect fit for the MOBOs. The Manchester Accommodation BID has been actively involved in supporting the collaborative bid to bring these awards to Manchester for the first time, recognising the immense positive impact they will have on our hospitality sector and wider visitor economy. We look forward to a spectacular celebration of music and culture.”
The announcement follows a concerted effort by the Marketing Manchester, Manchester Accommodation BID, and the city’s wider events and hospitality sector to attract high-profile music and sport events, including the MTV EMAs, NBAs, and The BRIT Awards, as well as academic, corporate, and political meetings, conferences and events.
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