Whether you're starting out, standing out or scaling up, there is nowhere better place to do business than Greater Manchester.

Join us on 19th March 2027 at The Bridgewater Hall for the fifth Festival of Enterprise, Greater Manchester's flagship event for ambitious entrepreneurs.

Hosted by GM Business Growth Hub in partnership with the Business Growth Service, this one-day event brings together self-employed professionals, sole traders, freelancers, start-ups, growing businesses and scale-ups from across Greater Manchester.

As we celebrate our fifth festival, we're bringing together more than 500 business owners, founders and professionals for a day of inspirational speakers, practical workshops, networking opportunities and business support, all under one roof.

Whether you're building a business from the ground up, working for yourself, growing your team or ready to scale, Festival of Enterprise connects you with the insight, people, knowledge and support to help you take the next step.

Why Attend?

• Connect with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals from across Greater Manchester.
• Discover new opportunities, partnerships and collaborations.
• Gain practical insights from experienced speakers and workshop facilitators.
• Promote your business through pitching, exhibiting and facilitated networking.
• Learn about the support, advice and resources available to help your business grow.
• Leave with fresh ideas, valuable contacts and renewed motivation.

Watch the highlights from Festival of Enterprise 2026 below and see what you can expect in 2027.