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Summer parties at IWM North

Looking for a standout summer party venue in Manchester?  Kick off your summer in true festival style at IWM North. Guests are welcomed with arrival drinks on the quayside, enjoying panoramic riverside views and the relaxed summer atmosphere, before stepping inside for a lively festival-inspired evening.

The main exhibition spaces come alive with vibrant digital backdrops, a live DJ soundtrack and a BBQ-style buffet, creating a social, energetic and memorable environment for corporate summer parties, client entertaining and team celebrations.

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Summer Party Packages

Our summer packages are designed to capture the spirit of festival fun while keeping your event effortless to manage. From arrival drinks and social buffet stations to immersive décor and vibrant music, every element can be tailored to suit your agenda and guest numbers. The venue’s flexible spaces and waterside setting ensure your summer party stands out as a lively, unforgettable experience in Manchester.

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Festival Enhancements

Optional drinks packages and enhancements complement the festival experience, allowing your guests to enjoy refreshing beverages throughout the evening. These extras make it easy to personalise your event while keeping the energy and summer vibe flowing.

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What our clients say

From relaxed team socials to large-scale client receptions, we’ve hosted summer events for organisations of all sizes. Take a look at our testimonials to hear how we’ve helped other businesses host unforgettable celebrations.

  • 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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Looking for a standout summer party venue in Manchester? Fill in the enquiry form below and our team will be in touch to help plan your summer celebration at IWM North.

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