For The Love Of Horror

Nov 14–15, 2026 · Manchester

Nov 14–15, 2026

BEC Arena

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Getting there

The BEC Arena (Bowlers Exhibition Centre) is on Longbridge Road in Trafford Park, about two minutes from junction 9 of the M60 and the Trafford Centre.
The nearest Metrolink tram stop is Parkway. Bus 272 stops on Ashburton Road West, at the end of Longbridge Road; the venue is the second right turn, just before the bend.
From Manchester Piccadilly or the airport, a taxi or Uber to M17 1SN.
Parking is on site, first come, first served (no pre-sold spaces); once it's full, it's one in, one out.
Print your ticket for quicker entry, or have the QR code downloaded on your phone (not a screenshot). Autograph and photo tickets don't get you in on their own.

About 15% of car park spaces are kept for Blue Badge holders; marshals show you where.
Ramps around the ground floor and outside. The Cantina Space Bar is up stairs, with a lift for anyone who needs it.
A free personal assistant ticket if your Nimbus Access Card has the +1 or +2 symbol; the PA must be over 16 and stay with you.
Fast-track entry if your Nimbus card has the queuing symbol, plus limited fast-track for each guest's autographs and photos. Both must be ordered ahead by email to Ticket Quarter (Monopolyaccessibility@ticketquarter.co.uk); they can't be had at the show.

Under 16s must be with an adult. Under 5s are free but still need a booked ticket.
No smoking inside; there are outdoor smoking areas.

There's no cash machine at the venue, so bring cash.
Card machines at every guest table and in the photo areas, for photo ops, autographs and selfies. Photo ops bought on the day can be paid by cash or card; autographs on the day are usually sold from 12:00.
Most traders take cards, but ask first.

No metal blades (sharp or blunt), bats, realistic guns, crossbows or strung bows that can fire, sharp arrows, gas canisters, sharp sticking-out parts or laser pointers. Nothing that's illegal to carry in the UK.
Fine: unrealistic toy guns, airsoft or BB guns with a brightly coloured tip, unstrung bows and crossbows, and slings or catapults without ammo.
Venue security checks you on the way in and can take items away, with no exceptions. No naked flames, nothing wider than 3 metres, and no nudity or fetish wear.

Food and drink on sale around the venue.
You can't bring your own food or drink. Special dietary needs or allergies? Call 0344 8000 410 before you go to ask for an exception (you'll need proof).
We couldn't find dietary options or water refill points listed by For The Love Of Horror or the BEC Arena.

Accessible toilets and baby changing are in the public toilet areas.
We couldn't find gender-neutral toilets listed by For The Love Of Horror or the BEC Arena.

In a medical emergency, find any BEC staff member or For The Love Of Horror volunteer.

Cosplay is not consent: ask before any photo or selfie, and before a hug or an arm around someone. Security can remove anyone harassing other fans.
Costumes that incite hate can be stopped by the organisers.
We couldn't find a harassment policy from For The Love Of Horror that names gender identity or sexual orientation.

Updated Oct 22