The holidays are here, and it's time to catch up and celebrate with friends and family in Manchester! With affordable Christmas party venues across the city, from Spinningfields to Ancoats, you can plan a holiday party that is fun and budget-friendly. Tagvenue lets you choose a spot with ease, plus you can speak directly with venue managers to arrange every detail.
Booking costs of affordable Christmas party venues average £1000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £100 | to £2200 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
Havana Bar at Revolución de Cuba Manchester
in Manchester City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Helena was really helpful with organising the party for us. Thank you!’
Christmas Party at Boom Battle Bar Manchester
in Manchester City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Recommend this venue for events or even just a bit of a night out.’
Container Space at Foundry Project
in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great staff and great atmosphere for our Christmas party.’
You'll find affordable Christmas party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manchester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (January 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 85 and 140 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 175 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
It depends on the venue! Many spaces include basic facilities, and some offer catering packages or bar services. You can also choose venues like Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre that have packages that include food and drinks, while places like Roxy Ball Room include fun games and activities for your party.
You’ll find lively bars like Revolution Parsonage Gardens for festive drinks, restaurants like Browns Brasserie for sit-down meals, and rooftop spots like Cloud 23 with great city views. For something unique, try a casino venue like Manchester235, where you can add games to the celebration.
The Northern Quarter has a creative, edgy feel, with independent cheap bars and quirky spaces that are perfect for a festive, casual atmosphere. The City Centre, on the other hand, has a bit of everything, including affordable spaces – from stylish cocktail bars to cost-effective pubs with function rooms and larger event spaces, all within easy reach of transport links and hotels. Castlefield offers something a bit different with its historic, canal-side venues. This area is perfect for finding cheap spaces with a more unique or sophisticated feel.
Page last updated in January 2026
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