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Top Galleries in Manchester
Discover Manchester's top galleries available for hire, perfect for a variety of events. Are you celebrating a special occasion, organising an art exhibition, or hosting a fundraising event? You’re in the right place! We’re listing a range of stunning spaces across the city, from Trafford to Deansgate and the Northern Quarter. So, what are you waiting for? Browse through our listings of event spaces, read the reviews, and make a secure booking – all on our platform. Let your creative vision come to life in Manchester!
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![The Atrium at Manchester Art Gallery in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £834
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Atrium
200 guestsManchester Art GalleryChinatown, Manchester
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NNikola P.
“Thank you so much Manchester Art Gallery for making our day successful. ” -
![Gallery 16 at Manchester Art Gallery in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £2394
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGallery 16
120 guestsManchester Art GalleryChinatown, Manchester
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JJack
“The space is incredible. The support from the events manager was excellent. ” -
![esea Studio at esea contemporary in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £55
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityesea Studio
60 guestsesea contemporaryNorthern Quarter, ManchesterLLucy B.
“The space we used was a great space for the party size. ” -
![Gallery at esea contemporary in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGallery
90 guestsesea contemporaryNorthern Quarter, ManchesterThe Gallery has been a premier venue for countless contemporary art exhibitions and grand-scale events. It offers the ideal blank canvas, ready to be transformed according to your creative vision. -
![Art Gallery at Smolensky Gallery in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityArt Gallery
150 guestsSmolensky GalleryCastlefield, ManchesterThe Smolensky Gallery provides a versatile and inviting space available for hire. With a capacity of up to 250 guests, the gallery's contemporary design includes high ceilings, large windows, and minimalist decor, creating -
![Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston at Manchester Art Gallery in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £354
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityMary Greg/Charles Rutherston
18 guestsManchester Art GalleryChinatown, Manchester
#Supervenue
HHarriet S.
“Room was beautifully set and clean. Staff were wonderful and friendly. ” -
![Lecture Room at Manchester Art Gallery in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £780
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityLecture Room
100 guestsManchester Art GalleryChinatown, Manchester
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CCourtenay H.
“THANK YOU. I'd definitely recommend and will use the venue again. ” -
![Victorian Hall at Manchester Art Gallery in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £834
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVictorian Hall
100 guestsManchester Art GalleryChinatown, Manchester
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AAbs Y.
“Fantastic service and organisation. Lovely space for our work party and meal. ” -
![The Gallery Café at Manchester Art Gallery in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £834
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Gallery Café
150 guestsManchester Art GalleryChinatown, Manchester
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LLaura M.
“We had just the right amount of space we needed with additional space for teas and coffees in the foyer. ” -
![Special Exhibitions Gallery at Science and Industry Museum in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £1800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySpecial Exhibitions Gallery
100 guestsScience and Industry MuseumCastlefield, ManchesterJJoe L.
“Bot were fantastic and made the use of the venue much easier and smoother from a delivery side of things. ” -
![Victorian Galleries at Manchester Art Gallery in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £2750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityVictorian Galleries
350 guestsManchester Art GalleryChinatown, Manchester
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TTrolex L.
“The room was more than sufficient for our needs and also nice and bright. ” -
![Communal Project Space at esea contemporary in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCommunal Project Space
60 guestsesea contemporaryNorthern Quarter, ManchesterWith its convenient street access and generous windows, the Communal Project Space is an ideal option for pop-up events and activities. This versatile space is available for a limited duration, serving as an intermediary
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FAQs about Top Galleries in Manchester
Galleries offer a dynamic and unique setting for all kinds of events!
- Private events. Are you planning a special occasion celebration, like a birthday, engagement, or anniversary party? Perhaps you’re dreaming of a wedding surrounded by stunning pieces of art? Manchester’s galleries can host these special celebrations!
- Corporate functions. Gallery spaces welcome corporate customers organising conferences, seminars, and meetings. A larger gallery will also be suitable for networking and charity events, galas, and product launches!
- Cultural & creative events. Art exhibitions are the obvious answer here, but there are plenty of other cultural gatherings you can host at a hired gallery! Think an artsy film screening, niche poetry festival, or beautiful photo shoot.
Most galleries in the city charge straight hire fees, meaning you’ll pay a flat rate based on the duration of your event. Session fees typically cover periods between 4 and 8 hours, ranging from £225 to £3,500. Hourly rates start between £20 and £50 for affordable galleries like Musburys Fine Art at Vernon Mill in Stockport. Keep in mind that hourly venue hire often comes with a minimum booking duration, usually starting at 2 hours. (All data from Tagvenue.)
- Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street. This iconic venue, located right in Manchester’s City Centre, offers unmatched spaces for your special event. From breathtaking Victorian Galleries to a more simplistic Gallery 16, you’ll find rooms for anywhere between 8 and 200 guests.
- Gallery & Events Space at PINK on Lord Street. If the Stockport area of Greater Manchester works for you, don’t miss out on this simple yet effective space! With natural light flooding in and an open layout, it offers a blank canvas for your event. This an affordable space starts at £50 per hour .
- Bar and The Loft at fivefourstudios on Oldfield Road. Are you looking for a multi-level gallery venue? In this Salford location, you can organise an exhibition on the upper level, and mingle with your guests at the speakeasy-style bar underneath!
