Concert Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of concert venues average £2000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• The Theatre Module at Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Lovely venue, very supportive and helpful staff...’

• Stoller Hall at Stoller Hall in Manchester City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue and helpful staffs...’

• Entire Venue at Band on the Wall in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue with a excellent sound system and very friendly and helpful staff...’

You'll find concert 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 2026):

These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• SITU at The Alan on 18 Princess Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The night itself was amazing, bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!’
• The Green Room at Definitely Maybe Bar on 52 Church Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘I was very happy with this venue and the full booking process!’
• The Live Room at Area Manchester on 50 Sackville Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Would recommend anyone to hire this venue...’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for concert venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller concert venues usually fit up to 110 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Snug Semi-private Lounge at Yotel Manchester Deansgate, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Overall a great experience on a busy Saturday at a fabulous venue in the heart of Manchester City centre.’

• The Snug at The Bay Horse Tavern, rated 5/5 - lounge for 25 guests
  Our user said: ‘We hired the whole venue and everything went to plan.’

• Victoria Suite at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, rated 4.5/5 - function room for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘the venue internally was beautiful, the service on the night was very good and overall value was great too.’

Cheap concert venues in Manchester start from £600 minimum spend per event or £600 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Entire Venue at Band on the Wall, from £600 minimum spend per event (up to 520 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great venue with a excellent sound system and very friendly and helpful staff...’

• The Live Room at Area Manchester, from £600 hire fee per event (up to 400 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Would recommend anyone to hire this venue...’

• The Snug at The Bay Horse Tavern, from £23 per person (up to 25 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘We hired the whole venue and everything went to plan.’

• Arenas - Large-scale venues perfect for major concerts and international tours, such as the AO Arena Manchester near Manchester Victoria Station.
• Theatres - Historic spaces with great acoustics and rowed seating, like The Empty Space in Salford Quays.
• Music Halls - Classic venues with rich histories and lavish decor, such as the Albert Hall in Deansgate.
• Clubs and Bars - Exciting venues with intimate settings ideal for up-and-coming artists and smaller gigs, like The Whiskey Jar in the Northern Quarter.
• Studio Spaces - Live music spaces with recording or streaming capabilities, such as Studio 1 at G6 Film Studios in Salford.
• Converted Spaces: Unique locations like old churches and warehouses that provide a distinctive charm, such as The Stables near St. John's Gardens.
• Outdoor Venues - Open-air spaces combine fresh air and a customisable layout, perfect for summer concerts, like Un.titled Studio in Salford Quays.