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Christmas parties at IWM North

Planning a team celebration, client event or private Christmas party in Manchester? IWM North’s stunning waterside venue offers the perfect backdrop for a Christmas party.

From elegant drinks receptions and buffets to seated dinners with entertainment, we offer tailored packages to suit every occasion. With onsite catering and dedicated event support, we’ll help you host an unforgettable night.

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Spaces made for celebrating

As one of Manchester’s go-to Christmas party venues, our award-winning building offers a variety of spaces to suit every style of festive celebration. 

For large evening events and festive dinners, the Main Exhibition Space delivers impact with high ceilings, dramatic lighting and plenty of room for dining, dancing and entertainment. Hosting a smaller group or a more relaxed gathering? The WaterShard provides a bright, modern setting with AV equipment and flexible layouts. For something truly memorable, celebrate beneath iconic aircraft suspended overhead in the one-of-a-kind Harrier Jump Jet Space.

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Christmas catering

Food and drink are at the heart of any festive celebration, and our in-house catering team is here to make sure your menu delivers. Choose from a variety of seasonal options - from three-course dinners and hot buffets to canapés and drinks packages - all made with fresh, quality ingredients.  

We’re happy to cater to dietary requirements and personal preferences, whether you’re after a classic Christmas feast or a more modern twist. We’ll work with you to create a menu that’s just right for your event.

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Extras and packages

Our Christmas party packages cover everything you need - plus a few festive extras. From catering and AV to seasonal lighting, décor, staffing and entertainment like DJs or live performers, we’ve got it all covered. 

With flexible options for both daytime and evening hire, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to our event spaces, with the option to add themed styling or museum gallery access for a unique twist. Whether you're planning something formal or fun, we’ll make sure your event runs smoothly from start to finish.

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What our guests say

From office parties to client celebrations, IWM North is a Christmas party venue in Manchester known for its standout events and memorable atmosphere. But don’t just take our word for it! Hear what other organisations have to say about hosting their events here.

  • In the lead up to the event, communications were frequent and clear - the staff were happy to accommodate any and all requests we made. On the day, staff also flexed some of the food and timings to support additional needs that were previously unknown. 

    The venue was clean and quiet, set up exactly as requested and the staff checked in at set intervals, to ensure we had what we needed. Overall the venue was great, the staff were superb and being able to explore the museum was a great added bonus!

    Team Building ,  December 2025

  • The event went really well. The space was good for the working parts of the meeting and the team helped with extension cords when needed which was really appreciated! The social element also went really well. We had a lot of comments about the food and drinks and that it was lovely and the session achieved what we hoped it would. Thanks so much for your support with this. I'll certainly be recommending you for event spaces with the teams I work with.

    Team Away Day ,  September 2025

  • Fantastic set up for our staff engagement event. It looked like a wedding. Particularly fabulous food. Will definitely book again.

    Team Away Day ,  February 2026

  • IWMN team worked with us to make the event a success and provided good advice so everything ran smoothly. I would recommend using them for an event.

    Conference ,  January 2026

  • The venue and events team made our conference shine. Nothing was too much trouble and all our needs were catered for.

    Conference ,  October 2025

  • I hugely enjoyed working with the team at the Imperial War Museum North. We couldn’t have chosen a more unique and memorable events venue. The striking architecture set the tone but it was the digital wallpaper that truly delivered the wow factor. Immersive and powerful, it brought our event to life in the most extraordinary way. A standout venue in every sense.

    Conference and Reception ,  July 2025
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