Performance Venues for Hire in Manchester

Performance Venues for Hire in Manchester

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Top Performance Venues in Manchester

In a city where bands break through in basements and poets pack out bars, performance venues matter. Manchester brings it — energy, attitude, and rooms that know how to hold a crowd. Whether you’re hosting live music, stand-up, spoken word or a launch that needs a mic, this is where things click into place. Think purpose-built halls, intimate studios, converted warehouses and places popular among artists and performers. And with options across the city centre and beyond, you won’t be short on choice or character. Scroll on to find a venue that matches your show’s spirit.

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128 Performance Venues in Manchester

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128 Performance Venues in Manchester

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Make an Impression at Remarkable Bars for Performances

The Vault
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
The Vault
100
200
Mother Mary’s Irish Bar
(13)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
The space can hold up to 200 standing and features its own bar, club and soft lighting, bespoke KV2 audio sound-system and stage. Here you can enjoy live music, programme in a DJ or select from our roster of recommendeded
Wilson's Social - Full Venue
from £2500
minimum spend / per evening
Wilson's Social - Full Venue
80
350
Wilson's Social
(2)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
Wilson's Social is an all day bar, eatery, club and event space in Manchester's Northern Quarter open from early until late seven days a week. Book out the entire venue and get the main restaurant and bar space, pool hall,
2nd Floor Area
from £30
per person / per session
2nd Floor Area
80
120
The Washhouse
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Manchester's top secret bar and entertainment venue, hidden behind an old laundrette. Pick up the phone, use the password, and enter through a door in a vending machine.
Side Space
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Side Space
80
100
Side Street
(2)
Castlefield, Manchester
Event Venue in a Bar
Private space
As you make your way through Side Store, up the stairs past Side Bar, you’ll come to a door that leads to a secret space, a den of antiquity where time stops and music plays through the decades.
Havana & Bacardi
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
Havana & Bacardi
163
480
Revolución de Cuba Manchester
(14)
City Centre, Manchester
Bar in a Restaurant
Private space
Our Bacardi & Havana Bar are the perfect spaces to celebrate in! Whenever it is your Birthday or corporate party, this two combined spacious areas are the best place to invite your guests and have some fun together.
Full Venue Hire
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
45
70
The Beeswing
(13)
City Centre, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
Our stunning wine bar is warm, welcoming and adaptable, with capacity for 70 people inside, and 120 across inside and out making use of our sun-drenched terrace.
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Find Hotels to Set the Stage for Your Next Performance

Directors Room
from £2500
hire fee / per day
Directors Room
80
100
Kimpton Clocktower Manchester
(14)
City Centre, Manchester
Dining Room in a Hotel
Private space
These remain the grandest rooms in the whole of the hotel, brimming with architectural detail and craftsmanship, certain to create a lasting impression.
Halle Suite
from £100
per person / per session
Halle Suite
400
420
The Edwardian Manchester
(17)
City Centre, Manchester
Hall in a Hotel
Private space
Next to Manchester Central and conference quarter, close to Deansgate and linked to Manchester's rail stations by free shuttlebus. This 5 star hotel has 20 fully equipped meeting rooms and 1 spectacular event room.
Cedar Suite
from £1000
hire fee / per day
Cedar Suite
80
90
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
(6)
City Centre, Manchester
Hotel in a Restaurant
Private space
Cedar suite located on our function space which located on floor 1 of the hotel. This room will also be perfect as syndicate room to large conference who require extra spaces.
Outdoor Terrace
from £12
per person / per session
Outdoor Terrace
150
150
Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
(43)
Castlefield, Manchester
Terrace at a Hotel
Semi-private area
Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, a striking Grade II listed building dating back to 1844 enjoys a city centre location on the banks of the River Irwell and offers 9 stylish and flexible meeting and event rooms
SITU
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
SITU
130
200
The Alan
(16)
Chinatown, Manchester
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
H
Hannah
“Excellent communication and open to accommodating our needs ”
Cotton Theatre
from £450
hire fee / per day
Cotton Theatre
120
Manchester Conference Centre & Pendulum Hotel
(44)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Auditorium / Conference Room in a Hotel
Private space
An unbeatable conference venue offering all year round, purpose built meeting and conference facilities plus accommodation as part of Pendulum Hotel. Boasting 15 meeting rooms, exhibition space, and 117 bedrooms our venue
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Performance Venues for Hire in Manchester

FAQs about Top Performance Venues in Manchester

In Manchester, prices of performance 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:

Prices of performance venues in Manchester
From £1000 to £2500 minimum spend per event
From £770 to £3850 hire fee per day
From £42 to £138 hire fee per hour

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

  • Rehearsal Studio at Play With Fire Rehearsal Studios in New Islington - rated 5/5
    Venue said: Play With Fire Rehearsal Studios is a spacious, light-filled creative space in Manchester’s iconic Hope Mill building (113 Pollard Street, M4 7JA), just above Hope Mill Theatre.

  • Studio Jet at 0161 Studios in Ardwick - rated 4.9/5
    Venue said: This has a sprung floor and a photography studio attached. Measurements: In FT 42W x 27.5D x 12H Capacity is 70 dancers, 200 standing, 100 seated with stage.

  • Boogalú full venue hire at Boogalú in Northern Quarter - rated 4.7/5
    Our user said: ‘Fantastic venue for private hire.’

Some venues like Wilson’s Social and Northwest Theatre Arts Company operate with later licenses and are ideal for performances that go into the night. Check with the venue directly about noise restrictions and curfews, especially if you're planning live music or amplified sound.

Yes. The Talleyrand, Side Street, and Courts Club are all popular picks for comedy, poetry, and live storytelling events. They offer stage setups with seated audience areas and typically allow you to handle your own ticketing.

It’s best to book at least 2–3 months in advance, especially for weekend evenings. For larger venues or events with ticketed audiences, aim for 4–6 months ahead. Smaller rehearsal studios may offer more flexibility, and sometimes even same-week availability.

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