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Top Blank Canvas Venues in Manchester
Manchester is a city known for its thriving art scene. What better places to showcase your efforts than blank canvas venues that are ready to be the perfect backdrop for your creative vision. Whether you're planning an art exhibition among the industrial streets in Ancoats or a fashion show in a bohemian hub of the Northern Quarter, Manchester has the ideal choices of blank canvas venues. With Tagvenue, you can easily find and book the perfect blank canvas venue that allows you to customize the space to suit your event's unique requirements. Your creativity will shine in Manchester!
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![Gallery at esea contemporary in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £122
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGallery
90 guestsesea contemporaryNorthern Quarter, ManchesterLLucy B.
“The space we used was a great space for the party size.” -
![Events & Education Space at Host Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEvents & Education Space
100 guestsHost ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterThe venue is equipped with four backwashes and 12 portable styling stations (with chairs), allowing for easy salon setups while providing you with a blank canvas to customise as you wish. -
![The Workshop at Department Bonded Warehouse in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £114
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Workshop
70 guestsDepartment Bonded WarehouseCastlefield, ManchesterLLucy P.
“Plenty of light, perfect for big groups, great amenities and lovely staff! Will definitely book again” -
![The Darwin Room at Elizabeth Gaskell's House in Ardwick, Manchester]()
from £48
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Darwin Room
35 guestsElizabeth Gaskell's HouseArdwick, ManchesterDDavid S.
“Absolutely beautiful venue. Great central Manchester location. Perfect for our wedding party of 35.” -
![Studio 3 (Natural Light) at The Photocove in Bradford, Manchester]()
from £55
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 3 (Natural Light)
30 guestsThe PhotocoveBradford, Manchester
#Supervenue
MMax
“The studio itself was a great space with a lot of natural light and options for different framing.” -
![SITU at The Alan in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilitySITU
200 guestsThe AlanChinatown, ManchesterRRobyn D.
“Was a perfect choice for our book fair event” -
![Victoria Suite at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityVictoria Suite
60 guestsMarriott Victoria & Albert HotelCastlefield, ManchesterPPamela H.
“The venue was amazing. Staff were amazing. Food was amazing. Location just perfect.” -
![Evolve at The Studio Manchester in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £355
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEvolve
50 guestsThe Studio ManchesterNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
RRupert P.
“Excellent venue for a work event or workshop. Staff very friendly and attentive.” -
![The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Salvation Bar
100 guestsvoco ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
#Supervenue
SSamantha M.
“Honestly, don't bother looking anywhere else for your venue, just message Jacob and book it now!” -
![XL Blackout room at SPOT 1.0.1 in Bradford, Manchester]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityXL Blackout room
60 guestsSPOT 1.0.1Bradford, ManchesterAAle S.
“I would recommend to any artists or creative this beautiful space.” -
![Rehearsal Studio at Play With Fire Rehearsal Studios in New Islington, Manchester]()
from £10
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRehearsal Studio
100 guestsPlay With Fire Rehearsal StudiosNew Islington, Manchester
#Supervenue
PPenelope M.
“The space was very rustic. It had all the amenities we needed. The heaters worked well and it was warm enough.” -
![Event & Workshop Space at Wellington Studios in Bradford, Manchester]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent & Workshop Space
30 guestsWellington StudiosBradford, ManchesterJJames A.
“This is an amazing space run by great people.”
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FAQs about Top Blank Canvas Venues in Manchester
The cost of blank canvas venues in Manchester averages around £70 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £48 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
| From £390 | to £1195 | hire fee per day |
| From £1000 | to £1750 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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The Darwin Room at Elizabeth Gaskell's House in Ardwick - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Absolutely beautiful venue. Great central Manchester location.’ -
Gallery at esea contemporary in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The space we used was a great space for the party size.’ -
The Workshop at Department Bonded Warehouse in Castlefield - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The venue in general is a really clean and pleasant setting and there was plenty of space for downtime.’
You'll find blank canvas 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 (October 2025):
| Small blank canvas venues | up to 30 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium blank canvas venues | between 50 and 90 guests | prices average £100 hire fee per hour |
| Large blank canvas venues | over 120 guests | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event |
Blank canvas venues in Manchester offer the unique advantage of being a place where you have almost free rein to bring your own vision to life. Enjoy having the freedom of customizing the space according to your event theme and style. These venues often come with flexible hours of hire so you can prepare your event in advance, big and spacious event areas for all creative ideas and almost no restrictions on the event's type or size. Whether you're planning a corporate function or a personal celebration, a blank canvas venue gives you the creative freedom to design the perfect atmosphere for your event. (All data from Tagvenue.)
If you're looking for the best place near Manchester's city centre to hire a blank canvas venue, look no further than Lower Deansgate. This area, near the Bridgewater Canal and around Liverpool Road, offers a great selection of versatile event spaces. Whatever event you’re planning, you can find sophisticated venues there and a lot of modern industrial spaces like Exclusive Hire at The Stables. Let your creativity shine in the heart of Manchester!
