The Runway at Area Manchester

Event Space in a Nightclub
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Private space
50 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3WF –
Manchester City Centre

About this space

The space features a catwalk-style main floor with integrated LED edge lighting, professional stage lighting, and a large screen at the far end. It's a great pick for fashion shows, product launches, and high-impact presentations. Seating is arranged along both sides of the runway or cleared for standing events, depending on your needs.

A raised mezzanine level overlooks the main floor, adding extra viewing space or room for VIP guests and technical setup.


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas on the Main Floor with exclusive hire, arrival Prosecco or cocktails and a 4-hour unlimited bar plus DJ entertainment.

Christmas Party Package – Main Floor
£70 per person

• Exclusive hire of the Main Floor
• Prosecco or cocktail reception on arrival
• 1 × meal voucher per guest (any item from menu)
• Unlimited bar for 4 hours – beer, wine, cider, single house spirit & mixer, soft drinks
• DJ entertainment
• All staffing, event management and security included

Pricing: £70 + VAT per person


Prices

Monday
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 400
  • Theatre
    up to 150

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Alcohol can not be taken off the premises/outside
Pets are allowed subject to the nature of the event

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(20 reviews and ratings - )

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Slawomir C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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