SHORT ANNOUNCEMENTS
- TFN: Manchester to be held at the Pendulum Hotel in March 2026.
- TFN: Manchester tickets on sale from 3rd January 2026.
- New, limited numbers Friday evening ticket announced.
TFN: Manchester Full Updates
Calling all TFNationals - it's time for another transformation!
As recently announced, in response to your incredible support, we've rebranded our formerly "mini" March event as TFN: Manchester - today, we'd like to give you a few updates about this upcoming Transformers fan convention!
VENUE: PENDULUM HOTEL, MANCHESTER
TFN: Manchester will be taking place at the Pendulum Hotel, Manchester in March 2026!
As well as everything you'd expect from a hotel venue, the Pendulum Hotel also houses all of the professional facilities of Manchester Conference Centre, including a separate panel area, which was incredibly well-received by TFNationals on our last visit!
Based in central Manchester, Pendulum Hotel is situated conveniently between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Oxford Road Station; each being within a 10 minute stroll, the venue is well placed for railway-using attendees whether coming from the North or South.
For drivers, the venue is only a few minutes walk from several NCP carparks, some of which have negotiated helpful discounts for hotel residents.
The venue is also situated a stone's throw from the bustling Oxford Road area, meaning there are ample nearby bars and restaurants.
The venue is wheelchair accessible, making great use of ramps (pictured below) and elevators, meaning you can travel from street level, to the function suites and up to the bedrooms without having to take any stairs.
TFNationals loved this venue last year and we can't wait to welcome you back!
BEDROOMS & PARKING
Unlike our weekend-long summer event, there is no convention overnight rate; however, the Pendulum Hotel does occasionally offer incentives (you can check if one is presently available on the hotel's website by using the code DELEGATE at the time of booking).
Keep an eye on comparison sites like Expedia as you'll sometimes find great deals!
Of course, Manchester City Centre is a hotel-rich area, so there are many alternatives if you decide not to stay on-site.
The venue does not have on-site parking, but does have preferential rates with numerous NCP carparks in the area. Just ask at reception!
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TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for TFN: Manchester will be released for sale at 12:00pm (GMT) on Saturday 3rd January 2026.
As a thank you for your support for our Manchester event, we're once again price-freezing our saturday tickets!
SATURDAY TICKET PRICES
Adults (18+) - £40.00
Young Adults (16-17) - £25.00
Children (0-15) - £0.00 with qualifying adult ticket.
(Full Terms and Conditions of sale apply, see website for details)
Our Manchester event tickets often sell very quickly, so if you're interested in attending, we would urge you to book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Stay tuned for further information on guests, panels and activities!
NEW FRIDAY EVENING TICKET
We're always keen to take on board attendee feedback to improve our events. Since our last Manchester event, numerous attendees have been in touch to tell us they travel in for the event, and would love something to do on the Friday evening - so, let's talk about it...
This year, we'll be trialling a Friday evening event, for those TFNationals who are arriving a little early!
This will be a non-trading event in our Panel Room, which will take place whilst the crew is busy setting up the halls for the following day.
The event will run from approximately 7pm onwards to give overnight attendees, and locals arriving from work, time to get in safely. You can expect entertainment such as panels, quizzes and a special movie night with fellow fans too!
FRIDAY EVENING TICKET PRICES
Adults (18+) - £15.00
Young Adults (16-17) - £10.00
Children (0-15) - £0.00 with qualifying adult ticket.
(Full Terms and Conditions of sale apply, see website for details)
So if you're in the area a little early, come on by and enjoy a great, Transformers-themed evening with your fellow TFNationals!
(Please note: TFN:Manchester is a limited capacity event; all convention areas are subject to capacity limits and all advertised guests, traders, Forge artists, panels and activities are subject to change without notice. Terms and Conditions of sale apply on this small world and all others, even those under attack from the chaos-bringer!)