Gala Dinner Venues for Hire in Manchester

Prices of gala dinner venues in Manchester average around £1700 minimum spend per event. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data, as of October 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:

• 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...’

• The Pitch Gallery at National Football Museum in City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Laurie and team were fantastic at helping us set up and organise our event. I would highly recommend.’

• Portland Heights at voco Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The food was great and everyone had a fun time! Thank you Jacob & co :D...’

You'll find gala dinner 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 2025):

From north to south, Manchester is filled with venues that are ideal for hosting a gala dinner. All you have to do is take your pick! Manchester City Centre has the biggest selection of incredible venues. You can’t miss out on Springfields, Deansgate, Gay Village or Central Retail District as they all offer a wide selection of venues, such as corporate dining spaces, ballrooms, halls and elegant venues. In the north, you can have a look at Rochdale, a large town in Greater Manchester, and its event spaces, and in the south, you can find Didsbury with fantastic ballrooms. In the west, you should check out areas such as Sale, Firswood or Ordsall and the fantastic venues they offer, from studio spaces to big event venues.

When looking for a venue for your event, make sure you start by finding a location that is able to meet all of your needs. It is always best to book your chosen venue at least a year in advance. Whether you are looking for an in-house caterer or a venue with parking, making sure that the small details are sorted out will ensure that the event runs smoothly. When it comes to the event itself, you will want to discuss several details before you make your booking. Ask whether they have AV equipment for a band, or whether you will need to hire extra tables, chairs or dishes for the dinner service. Also, while many venues do offer many of these services in-house, you may wish to determine if you are required to use vendors from a list provided by the venue. This could negatively affect the price, so be sure that you are fully aware of the Terms and Conditions before signing anything.