Manchester's cheap halls offer a versatile setting for events of all kinds, from corporate conferences to wedding receptions. At Tagvenue, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly venues in the city, ranging from a modern hall in Deansgate to a community hall inside the repurposed heritage buildings. These inexpensive halls can accommodate your specific event requirements, whether you're searching for a blank canvas to decorate as you want or a fully-equipped venue with all the amenities you need. Explore our selection of affordable halls in Manchester and find the perfect space for your next event today!
The cost of cheap halls averages around £1750 minimum spend per event. 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 December 2025:
| From £1000 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £650 | to £4000 | hire fee per day |
| From £40 | to £50 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
Hall at MAV UK - Hulme Hall
in Manchester - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Serenity, easy accessibility, Friendly reception and No hidden charges.’
Halle Suite at The Edwardian Manchester
in Manchester City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The team was fantastic, communicative and really helpful. Would definitely book with them again!’
Portland Heights at voco Manchester
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The guests were so pleased and everyone ran seamlessly. The venue itself was gorgeous!’
You'll find cheap halls 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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 140 and 200 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 240 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
While not all cheap halls in Manchester come equipped with audiovisual equipment, you can find several function halls that offer basic AV facilities as part of the rental package or for an additional fee. This often includes a sound system for music or announcements, a microphone, and sometimes a projector and screen for presentations. For more sophisticated AV needs, you might need to consider renting equipment from an external provider or look for venues with a better offer.
Many budget-friendly halls in Manchester are flexible when it comes to catering! You may come across several venues with a list of partner caterers or buyout fees but are usually open to external options.
Page last updated in December 2025
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