Over the years it has played host to The Smiths, Oasis and X-Factor auditions, but now the former G-Mex centre in Manchester is reportedly in the running to host Donald Trump and other world leaders.
The Manchester Central Convention Complex has been floated to be the venue for the G20, an annual gathering of the biggest economies from across the globe, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.
If the city is chosen to host the event, the G20 would be the largest summit ever held in Manchester.
The government refused to confirm the details of the event, but insisted more information “will be announced in due course”.
The move to host the G20 in Manchester was reportedly set up months ago, after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister.
He used his first phone call with Trump to invite him to the city, which is said to have been accepted by the US president.
It is understood that planning has already started for the enormous gathering, which will require the biggest security operation the city has ever seen.