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 from January 2026:

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

• Main Venue at Band on the Wall in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: You'll have access to backstage dressing rooms, a load-in entrance, and a platform lift connected to the stage. The room is equipped with a projector screen and a full lighting rig, and offers options for recording and streaming.

• Stoller Hall at Stoller Hall in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue and helpful staffs...’

• Cultplex at CULTPLEX in Cheetham Hill - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Jules who I communicated with about booking the space was so helpful and wonderful. Fab venue, fab 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 (January 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 Runway at Area Manchester on 50 Sackville Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Would recommend anyone to hire this venue...’
• 2nd Floor Area at The Washhouse on 19 Shudehill - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Manchester's best hidden bar and entertainment venue, disguised as an old laundrette. Pick up the phone in the lobby, use the secret password, and enter through a door hidden in a vending machine.

• 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.