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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 £90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGallery
90 guestsesea contemporaryNorthern Quarter, ManchesterLLucy B.
“The space we used was a great space for the party size. ” -
![The Workshop at Department Bonded Warehouse in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £114
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Workshop
70 guestsDepartment Bonded WarehouseCastlefield, Manchester
#Supervenue
LLucy P.
“Plenty of light, perfect for big groups, great amenities and lovely staff! Will definitely book again ” -
![Side Space at Side Street in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySide Space
100 guestsSide StreetCastlefield, ManchesterSide Space is a blank canvas ready to make your own for work or play. Perfect for a one-off social event or a long-term pop-up, with access to the bar and a direct street entrance, it is truly your own for private get-togethers -
![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 £50
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 ” -
![The Storehouse at Whitworth Locke Hotel Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Storehouse
150 guestsWhitworth Locke Hotel ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterLLydia J.
“Rooms were absolutely perfect, location incredible and overall so impressed with this venue. ” -
![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 Hall at GRUB in Cheetham Hill, Manchester]()
from £400
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Hall
200 guestsGRUBCheetham Hill, ManchesterRRuth F.
“Jules who I communicated with about booking the space was so helpful and wonderful. Fab venue, fab staff ” -
![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! ” -
![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. ” -
![The Filter & Laundry Room at Victoria Baths Trust in Ardwick, Manchester]()
from £1750
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Filter & Laundry Room
50 guestsVictoria Baths TrustArdwick, ManchesterThe Filter room and Laundry Rooms are outdoor buildings and a blank canvas, ideal for exhibitors, market stalls, a bar, or catering
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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 £48 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £1800 | hire fee per day |
| From £1000 | to £2000 | 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, such as the Special Exhibitions Gallery at the Science and Industry Museum and a lot of modern industrial spaces like Exclusive Hire at The Stables. Let your creativity shine in the heart of Manchester!
