Festival Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of festival venues average £1750 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:

• Entire Venue at Fairfield Social Club in Collyhurst - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Great little venue that was perfect for a 30th!’

• 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...’

• 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 festival 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 0.4 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Full Venue at Structure Wellness on 8 Stevenson Square - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Venue said: It is within walking distance of Manchester's main transport links, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment.
• Hen Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Manchester on Unit 2A, The Printworks 27 Withy Grove - 0.4 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘We had a great time at our Christmas Do. It was well worth the price, we got drinks, food and games included.’
• Venue at Gorilla on 54-56 Whitworth Street West - 0.4 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘I had 50 guests and it felt like a really good size still. Would definitely hire again, great value for money.’

Cheap festival venues in Manchester start from £500 hire fee per day or £15 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Dome at The Dome, from £500 hire fee per day (up to 3 guests standing)
  Venue said: This exclusive, Instagrammble location is perfect for Christmas parties, festive gatherings and more. This versatile space offers a flexible and functional blank canvas to ensure that you have all the creative freedom you...

• Workshop Space at Boiler House, from £15 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests standing)
  Venue said: The space is a compact workshop room with painted masonry walls, practical shelving and simple, functional finishes. The room receives natural light and presents an unadorned, work-focused character.

• Event Space at SDK Bar • Restaurant, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 300 guests standing)

In Manchester, you can organise music events featuring genres like rock, indie, electronic, and jazz or celebrate culinary delights by bringing together popular street food shops, craft beer, wine, and artisanal food vendors from the region. Additionally, you can host cultural festivals highlighting art, film, literature, and theatre or outdoor events such as sports tournaments and community fairs. The city also offers opportunities to attract attendees with unique and niche festivals, such as vintage markets, comic book conventions, or sustainability expos.

The peak season for hiring venues for festivals in Manchester spans May to September. This timeframe aligns with the city's renowned festivals, including the Parklife Festival in June, the Manchester International Festival, held every two years in July, and Manchester Pride in August. Due to the large number of events and attendees, demand for festival locations is at its peak during these months. If you're organising a festival during this time, We recommend booking your venue at least 8 months to a year in advance to secure your desired location and date!