Manchester will host the G20 leaders' summit on 27–28 November 2027 at the Manchester Central Convention Centre. Prime Minister Andy Burnham — formerly the city's mayor — said he was "really pleased" to welcome US President Donald Trump and highlighted Manchester's status. The UK will hold the G20 presidency in 2027, with additional events scheduled across the country; the UK last hosted the G20 in London in 2009 (security then estimated at £7.2m).
Manchester To Host G20 Leaders' Summit — 27-28 November 2027
Manchester Central has held major events in the past, from rock concerts to political party conferences [LDRS]
Manchester will welcome world leaders to the G20 leaders' summit on 27–28 November 2027, with the two-day meeting scheduled for the Manchester Central Convention Centre.
Overview
The gathering brings together leaders from the world's largest economies and will be the biggest summit ever held in Manchester. Organisers say the event will involve hundreds of local people and a range of associated events across the UK as Britain assumes the G20 presidency for 2027.
Political Reactions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham — the former mayor of Greater Manchester — said he was "really pleased" to be welcoming US President Donald Trump to the city. Reflecting on an exchange earlier this year, Burnham recalled telling the president: "Manchester isn't 'some town'… this is Manchester." He added that the right response was to laugh and move on.
"Politicians say things throughout their career, but now the important thing is to focus on the moment you are in," Burnham said ahead of a scheduled meeting with the US president in New York.
Local Impact And Preparations
Manchester was selected to host the summit earlier this year, before Burnham became prime minister. Downing Street said preparations will now intensify. Hundreds of local residents are expected to play supporting roles in logistics, hospitality and security planning.
Councillor Garry Bridges, leader of Manchester City Council, said an event of this scale would have been "unthinkable a couple of years ago" and expressed hope it could reshape perceptions of the city.
Context And Facts
The UK last hosted the G20 in 2009, when the summit was held in London; the security operation for that year was estimated at about £7.2m. The G20 forum, established in 1999, brings together 19 of the world's largest economies along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union, representing roughly two-thirds of the global population and more than 85% of world wealth.
This year's G20 presidency is held by the United States, which will host the leaders' summit in Miami in December ahead of the UK presidency in 2027.
What To Expect
Officials say Manchester will host the main leaders' meetings while additional ministerial and outreach events will take place across the UK during the presidency year. Specific security and cost details for the Manchester summit have not yet been released.
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