Vegan and Animal Rights Conference (VARC)
The UK's premier gathering for animal rights advocates and movement builders.
🔁 Recurring — annual
Mar 20 – Mar 22, 20263 day event
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester, M1 4AE
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Organized by VARConference CIC
👥 450+
♿ Venue has full wheelchair accessibility, accessible bathrooms, and rooms with accessible facilities
Verified 100% vegan
Checked Jun 2026
VARC brings together grassroots organisers, movement leaders, and NGOs for three days of talks, workshops, and panels focused on strengthening the UK animal rights movement. The 2026 edition at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel featured over 70 sessions and 60+ speakers covering legal advocacy, storytelling, and leadership development. With around 450 attendees, it is the largest dedicated animal rights conference in the UK.
Tip: The Friday Movement Builders Day and Welcome Evening kick things off — arrive in Manchester by Friday afternoon to catch the full programme.
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