Galleries for Hire in Manchester

The cost of galleries 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:

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

• The Pitch Gallery at National Football Museum in Manchester City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The location and venue were amazing. The staff were great.’

• Gallery at esea contemporary in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The space we used was a great space for the party size.’

• Gallery 16 at Manchester Art Gallery in Chinatown - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Thank you to everyone at the gallery!’

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 2026):

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Gallery 16 at Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Thank you to everyone at the gallery!’
• SITU at The Alan on 18 Princess Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Fast responses to all questions which was great as I was booking very late.’
• The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester on 59 Portland Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Honestly, don't bother looking anywhere else for your venue, just message Jacob and book it now!’

Smaller galleries usually fit up to 35 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Studio 3 (Natural Light) at The Photocove, rated 4.9/5 - photo studio for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘Overall, each room was well kitted out with lots of additional stands, lights and reflectors available to use.’

• Skylight Room at SPOT 101 STUDIOS, rated 4.7/5 - photo studio for 25 guests
  Our user said: ‘The room was great for my photos and the staff were really nice and accommodating...’

• Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Manchester, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 16 guests
  Our user said: ‘Lovely room that the staff decorated for us using the things we brought in. Service was really good.’

Cheap galleries in Manchester start from £375 hire fee per event or £30 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston at Manchester Art Gallery, from £378 hire fee per event (up to 18 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Room was beautifully set and clean. Staff were wonderful and friendly.’

• Bar Moxy at MOXY Manchester, from £30 per person (up to 100 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The most amazing event!! Staff soo lovely, venue beautiful and everyone had a fab time !!’

• Full Venue Hire at The Beeswing, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Everything! The location is perfect, the venue was perfect for what I wanted!’

In Manchester, galleries are most commonly booked for 10 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026: