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 £960 hire fee per day. 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 £650 | to £2500 | hire fee per day |
| From £38 | to £55 | per person |
| From £1000 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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!’
The Goulburn Lodge at Manchester Hall
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent communication, beautiful venue, great location.’
Magners Room at St Kentigern's Parish Hall
in Fallowfield - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The venue is really nice, very warm and excellent for a small party.’
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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 90 guests | prices average £40 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 140 and 200 guests | prices average £2200 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 240 guests | prices average £3000 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller cheap halls usually fit up to 90 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Ainscough Outreach Centre at Stoller Hall, rated 5/5 - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: Closely linked to Oglesby Atrium, it can provide an ideal breakout space for larger conferences or a unique venue for smaller events from workshops to dining.
The Hall at Withington Public Hall Institute - hall for 70 guests
Venue said: With its Victorian architecture and generous proportions, The Hall brings something a standard conference room can't. It's a space that makes an occasion of the everyday meeting, while still being practical and well-equipped...
Piccadilly Suite at Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre, rated 4.4/5 - event space for 80 guests
Our user said: ‘Our guests enjoyed the food and the venue which is most important.’
In Manchester, cheap halls are most commonly booked for 45 to 145 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £500 and £2,200. |
User who booked Main Floor at Area Manchester for 80 guests
said: ‘Would recommend anyone to hire this venue...’ |
| Conference | Usually between £1,400 and £4,000. |
User who booked Portland Heights at voco Manchester for 155 guests
said: ‘He responded quickly and was so helpful, a real pleasure to work with. Totally put our minds at ease.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,500 and £4,800. |
User who booked John Rylands Roof Terrace at Manchester Hall for 130 guests
said: ‘The food was really tasty and staff on the night were great.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £450 and £2,000. |
User who booked The Portland Suite at voco Manchester for 27 guests
said: ‘No complaints, would absolutely recommend and will most definitely book again.’ |
| Corporate Event | Usually between £1,200 and £2,500. |
User who booked Event 1 + 2 at The Alan for 35 guests
said: ‘Very reasonably priced especially for the city centre...’ |
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 September 2026
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