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 in Manchester averages around £1000 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 October 2025:
From £720 | to £3850 | hire fee per day |
From £1100 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
From £38 | to £50 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 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 City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Very friendly and accommodating staff, gorgeous hotel and an excellent venue for corporate events...’
Portland Heights at voco Manchester
in 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 (October 2025):
Small cheap halls | up to 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
Medium cheap halls | between 140 and 200 guests | prices average £950 hire fee per day |
Large cheap halls | over 300 guests | prices average £4000 hire fee per day |
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.