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The Arena at Arcade Arena Manchester

Event Space in an Entertainment Centre
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Private space
Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4FP –
Castlefield, Manchester
Up to 500
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

With an epic 15,000+ sq ft of high-energy Arcade Arena Manchester is the ultimate destination for wonderful events. Hosting up to 500 guests, the arena combines playable zones, social spaces, and full food and drink facilities - all within a bold, modern environment designed for flexibility and scale. From private parties and corporate events to brand activations and team socials, every event is brought to life in a space built to impress.

Our expert events team works closely with you to turn ambitious ideas into reality. From planning and logistics to on-the-day support, we make sure every detail is perfect so your event leaves a lasting impact on every guest.

Don’t settle for ordinary - enquire now to secure your date and start planning an event that people will be talking about long after the lights go down.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £10000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 8 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 500
  • Dining
    up to 300
  • Theatre
    up to 500
  • Cabaret
    up to 375

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Greenscreen Green screen for filming and photography
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • 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

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

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

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No external catering allowed

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About Arcade Arena Manchester

Arcade Arena Manchester is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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