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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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![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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NNikola P.
“Thank you so much Manchester Art Gallery for making our day successful.” -
![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.” -
![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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AAbs Y.
“Fantastic service and organisation. Lovely space for our work party and meal.” -
![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. -
![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.” -
![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
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TTrolex L.
“The room was more than sufficient for our needs and also nice and bright.” -
![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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JJack
“The space is incredible. The support from the events manager was excellent.” -
![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.” -
![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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HHarriet S.
“Room was beautifully set and clean. Staff were wonderful and friendly.” -
![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 -
![Studio 3 (Natural Light) at The Photocove in Bradford, Manchester]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 3 (Natural Light)
30 guestsThe PhotocoveBradford, Manchester
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MMax
“The studio itself was a great space with a lot of natural light and options for different framing.”
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FAQs about Top Galleries in Manchester
The cost of galleries in Manchester averages around £72 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:
| From £50 | to £114 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £2333 | hire fee per day |
| From £1000 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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esea Studio at esea contemporary in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great communication and the centre staff were lovely and very helpful.’ -
Studio 3 (Natural Light) at The Photocove in Bradford - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Overall, each room was well kitted out with lots of additional stands, lights and reflectors available to use.’ -
Gallery 16 at Manchester Art Gallery in Chinatown - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The space is incredible. The support from the events manager was excellent.’
You'll find galleries 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 (September 2025):
| Small galleries | up to 30 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium galleries | between 60 and 140 guests | prices average £125 hire fee per hour |
| Large galleries | over 170 guests | prices average £1500 hire fee per day |
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.
