HiveMCR 2026: The SEO Conference That Thinks It's a Festival
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HiveMCR ‘26: 21st & 22nd May 2026
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
New Century Hall, Manchester
Following the resounding success of HiveMCR ‘24 and ‘25, we’ve decided to crank it up a little. Still the same insightful talks, interactive panels, great food and Mancunian atmosphere, but with a twist.
We have still carefully curated a world class line up of the finest experts across all organic search disciplines, dominated by Manchester’s finest. But this time around, you can also expect two of the things that make our city so special. Music, and comedy.
With expert training masterclasses and a gig on the Thursday, and the main event, world class speakers, stand up comedy and the usual after party on the Friday – this year’s HiveMCR literally has it all. Grab your early bird tickets before they run out.
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Get Your Ticket To The SEO Festival Of 2026
What’s more, we have extended HiveMCR to two days, in order to offer you advanced training days from our experts. These will be all be run on Thursday 21st May, leaving you to enjoy the festivities of the following day
Tickets from just £99
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HiveMCR has been without a doubt one of the best conferences I've had the wonderful opportunity to speak not only in the UK... but in the world. What a community! I had such an amazing time sharing and connecting during the event and through the many networking opportunities. It has quickly become a must-attend!
Aleyda Solis
When Charlie told me about the idea for HIVE I was desperate to be involved. It felt like the spiritual successor to SearchLeeds, Think Vis, ionSearch and SAScon...the north needed an expert-led search-specific event and HIVE MCR is it. Charlie delivered (twice and counting). It's now one of the few must-attend events of the year.
Stephen Kenwright
HiveMCR is an absolutely awesome event. The speakers and content are top-tier, the atmosphere is electric, and there's a real sense of community and fun. Wouldn't miss it for the world.
Jono Alderson
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HiveMCR '25: 10 SEO & UX Tips for eCommerce with Luke Carthy
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Bringing The Brightest Minds in Organic Search Marketing To Manchester, Once Again
HiveMCR has quickly grown to be the north’s most popular SEO conference and much of that is down to the incredible community we have here in Manchester and across the north west. This got us thinking, what if we add a few more of the things that make the north, the north. So expect some awesome live music and comedy to complement the usual standard of digital marketing talks and panels.
Expert training, awesome food and drink, world class talks and panels, comedy and music. Now that’s an SEO Conf……festival!
Conference Pass
Friday 22 May
- Full HiveMCR Conference
- Stand-up Comedy
- After Party
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Thursday 21 May
- HiveMCR Opening Party with live music & DJ
Friday 22 May
- Full HiveMCR Conference
- Stand-up Comedy
- After Party
Get your ticket for just £149Book your ticketFull Festival Pass
Training + Party + Conference
Thursday 21 May
- Full-day specialist training masterclass (choose after booking)
- HiveMCR Opening Party with live music & DJ
Friday 22 May
- Full HiveMCR Conference
- Stand-up Comedy
- After Party
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What an incredible conference! The lineup was inspiring, the venue spot on, and the networking second to none. It had that rare, old-school spirit where the real point is to share, care, and connect. Huge well done to the HiveMCR team
Lisa Paasche