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Looking for a private cinema for hire in Manchester? Check our listings for the best screening spaces in the city. From Deansgate to Old Trafford and over in Salford and Cheetham Hill, Tagvenue has just the right venues for your event. Perhaps you hope to hire a cinema for a private show on your birthday? Well, this is your chance for a party that definitely will not be run of the mill. There are several smaller cinemas in the city that are perfect for an event, and have a more relaxed vibe to prove it. If you are looking for larger venues, for instance, for a film festival, check out a multiplex. These types of cinemas offer several halls at a reasonable cost, and can seat 200 guests or more. Our goal is to make the booking process smoother than ever before, so use our smart filters, compare venues, and hire one of Manchester’s amazing private cinemas in no time!
Our purpose built Cinema Room at GRUB on the 7th offers a unique and intimate setting for private screenings, presentations, small gatherings, and hosted events in the heart of MediaCity.
Located in Manchester's city centre in The Printworks, Vue Manchester Printworks has 20 screens, seating over 2,036 people with 50 Wheelchair Spaces and one of the largest IMAX screens in Europe.
Top-notch audio-visual technology, catering and satellite capabilities, Vue ticks all the boxes when it comes to picking a venue for business meetings and events.
Our largest screens can host from 137 up to 144 guests, with premium Ultra Lux and Lux recliner seats plus up 2 wheelchair bays for accessibility. Featuring state-of-the-art 4K digital projection and Dolby digital surround
This isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a whole new level of enjoyment. With an extra-wide armrest and personal table, classroom-style can be achieved in a theatre setting.
The cost of private cinemas averages around £800 hire fee per event. 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:
| Typically between £550 | and £1700 | hire fee per event |
| Typically between £100 | and £300 | hire fee per hour |
| Typically around £102 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
Private Screens at The Light at The Light Stockport
in Stockport Town Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great communication from the team and they were very accomodating to our needs!’
Screen 3 at Everyman Manchester St Johns
in Castlefield - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I would happily book this venue again if our 2023 conference is held in Manchester.’
The Screening Room at King Street Townhouse
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The screening room is beautifully put together, cosy yet roomy with comfortable seating and lighting...’
You'll find private cinemas 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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £850 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 115 guests | prices average £300 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
Atlantis Room at The Light Stockport, rated 5/5 - lounge for 35 guests
Venue said: Venue highlights: The venue includes 12 cinema screens, a 10‑lane bowling alley, a retro arcade, interactive darts and karaoke rooms, plus private events areas.
The Cellars at King Street Townhouse, rated 4.9/5 - screening room for 20 guests
Our user said: ‘Booked the private room 'The Wine Cellar' for 14, all the staff I liaisoned with were so helpful.’
Private Dining Room at Grub on the 7th - dining room for 14 guests
Venue said: Located within GRUB on the 7th, the Private Dining Room benefits from a prime MediaCity location and the wider energy of the venue, while still offering an exclusive setting for bespoke events with real impact.
Cinema at Grub on the 7th, from £250 minimum spend per event
(up to 26 guests seated)
Venue said: Grub on the 7th is a private members' club and cinema operating under a members-only model, combining screening and event facilities across a single top-floor venue.
Atlantis Room at The Light Stockport, from £35 per person
(up to 20 guests seated)
Venue said: Venue highlights: The venue includes 12 cinema screens, a 10‑lane bowling alley, a retro arcade, interactive darts and karaoke rooms, plus private events areas.
Small Screens at Vue Manchester - Quayside (MediaCityUK), from £550 hire fee per event (up to 47 guests seated)
Cinema venues are a unique setting suitable for both private and corporate events. If you’re looking for an unconventional party concept, why not organise a screening night of your favourite movie or even a marathon of your favourite series? Birthday parties are one of the most popular private events hosted in private cinemas in Manchester!
Private screening rooms in cinemas are also a great solution for professionals. If you’re a filmmaker and want to screen a premiere of your newest project, organise a special critics showing or promote your movie to a larger audience, why not hire a screen at a cinema in Manchester? If you need to organise an awards ceremony or product launch, private cinemas can be an exciting and novel choice. Thanks to the venues’ large screens and modern audiovisual technologies, cinema rooms are also a perfect setting for hosting presentations and conferences, especially the large ones!
If you are organising a longer event at one of Manchester’s private cinemas, you’ll probably want to provide some snacks and refreshments to your guests. Depending on the venue, you’ll have several options to choose from. Some spaces sell food and drinks on site, either in the form of a per person event package or at a cinema bar. You might find that many spaces only provide typical cinema fare, such as popcorn and sweets, but others can provide professional catering, including breakfasts for morning events and canape menus for evenings. Not all private cinemas have catering services, but most will allow you to hire external catering.
Most private cinemas are located in Manchester city centre, especially around Deansgate, Spinningfields, and Chinatown. If you're looking for more independent screening venues, you should consider heading to New Islington. You should also be able to find some spaces near Trafford and Salford, if you're willing to leave the central areas of the city.
My daughter celebrated her 21st and she loved every part of the experience. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food was delicious too. The words my daughter used was “they were fire!” Thank you for giving her such a lovely time.
The venue is incredible, what a fabulous space! The team were also brilliant. Everything went so smoothly and nothing was too big of an ask.
The entire team were INCREDIBLE. So helpful and helped to make my event so so special. Cannot recommend the venue or the team enough.
staff were very accommodating and made my husband's 40th cinema party go so smoothly. It wads a very special day, thank you
The whole experience was amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful from start to finish. I would highly recommend this venue and will be using it again in the future I hope.
The staff were very helpful in accomodating me and my guests, communication was excellent and the venue is very nice indeed.
Everything was great. Catering was fine, but could do with an extra tray. Overall it is recommended.
The service was amazing. The staff were organised, courteous and helpful. The screening room is beautifully put together, cosy yet roomy with comfortable seating and lighting
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