Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Manchester to Host G20 Summit During UK Presidency
The United Kingdom says Manchester will host an important meeting called the G20 summit.
Leaders from the world’s biggest economies are expected to attend.
The meeting is planned for November 27 and 28, 2027.
The United Kingdom will lead the G20 for a year after taking over from the United States.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham used to lead Manchester as its mayor for almost ten years.
He is expected to announce the city’s selection during a trip to the United Nations in New York.
The UK says it wants countries to cooperate on security, defense, economic growth, fair trade, and artificial intelligence.
Other parts of the United Kingdom will also hold events during the year.
Manchester will host the G20 leaders’ summit on November 27–28, 2027.
The United Kingdom will assume the G20 presidency from the United States in December.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce the venue during his first UN General Assembly visit.
The UK government says the presidency can promote stable growth, fair trade, security cooperation, and artificial intelligence initiatives.
Regions across the United Kingdom will host related events throughout the presidency year.
- Who
- The UK government, Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and leaders of the G20 member economies.
- What
- Manchester will host the G20 leaders’ summit during the United Kingdom’s G20 presidency.
- When
- November 27–28, 2027; the United Kingdom assumes the presidency from the United States in December.
- Where
- Manchester, in northwest England, with related events held across the United Kingdom.
- Why
- The UK says the presidency will support cooperation on economic growth, fair trade, global security, defense, and artificial intelligence, while highlighting regional development.
- Summit venue
- Manchester, northwest England
- Summit dates
- November 27–28, 2027
- Incoming presidency
- The United Kingdom
- Outgoing presidency
- The United States
- Announcement venue
- The United Nations General Assembly in New York
- Related events
- Regions across the United Kingdom will host events throughout the year
- Previous UK G20 summit
- London, April 2009