esea Studio at esea contemporary

Function Room in a Gallery
·
Semi-private area
esea contemporary, Market Buildings, 13 Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M41EU –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Up to 45
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Situated on our lower ground floor, the esea Studio is a purpose built space perfect for workshops, talks, seminars and many other private functions. It is equipped with projector and speakers in situ. The space is fully flexible with a removable partition wall that can be pulled across for breakout sessions or added privacy in meetings. Availability: The esea Studio is available for hire all-year-long.

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £440 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
- AV equipment can be hired for £35 per event/day
- Flip chart stationary hire is available for £8
- Please note there is an additional charge for out of hours staffing (before 9 am or after 5 pm)

Self-catering fee: £20
Tuesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £440 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
- AV equipment can be hired for £35 per event/day
- Flip chart stationary hire is available for £8
- Please note there is an additional charge for out of hours staffing (before 9 am or after 5 pm)

Self-catering fee: £20
Wednesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £440 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
- AV equipment can be hired for £35 per event/day
- Flip chart stationary hire is available for £8
- Please note there is an additional charge for out of hours staffing (before 9 am or after 5 pm)

Self-catering fee: £20
Thursday
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £440 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
- AV equipment can be hired for £35 per event/day
- Flip chart stationary hire is available for £8
- Please note there is an additional charge for out of hours staffing (before 9 am or after 5 pm)

Self-catering fee: £20
Friday
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £440 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
- AV equipment can be hired for £35 per event/day
- Flip chart stationary hire is available for £8
- Please note there is an additional charge for out of hours staffing (before 9 am or after 5 pm)

Self-catering fee: £20
Saturday
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £440 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
- AV equipment can be hired for £35 per event/day
- Flip chart stationary hire is available for £8
- Please note there is an additional charge for out of hours staffing (before 9 am or after 5 pm)

Self-catering fee: £20
Sunday
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 17:30
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £440 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
- AV equipment can be hired for £35 per event/day
- Flip chart stationary hire is available for £8
- Please note there is an additional charge for out of hours staffing (before 9 am or after 5 pm)

Self-catering fee: £20

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 16
Theatre
up to 45
Boardroom
up to 15
Cabaret
up to 35
U-Shaped
up to 20
Classroom
up to 27

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(7 reviews and ratings - )

LB
Lucy B.
March 2020
Conference · 40 guests
Great communication and the centre staff were lovely and very helpful. The space we used was a great space for the party size.
5.0
PS
Pam S.
May 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
IW
Ischia W.
September 2023
Excellent communication
5.0
LB
Lucy B.
March 2020
Excellent communication
5.0

About esea contemporary

esea contemporary (previously named Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)) is the UK’s only non-profit art centre specialising in presenting and platforming artists and art practices that identify with and are informed by East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) cultural backgrounds. Our RIBA award-winning city-centre home provides a unique setting for your organisation to host events and entertain clients in the surroundings of our contemporary art exhibitions.

Located in Manchester’s buzzing and creative Northern Quarter district our stylish building is fully accessible and can be flexible to fit your requirements. We have high speed Wi-Fi access and are equipped with projectors and built-in sound systems, as well as any other technical equipment you might need to create a unique experience.

With convenient public transport links and various local car parks (walking times: 2 minutes from Shudehill bus interchange and Metrolink, 5 minutes from Victoria rail station and 10 minutes from Piccadilly rail station), esea contemporary has been the perfect venue for networking events, seminars, meetings, training courses, exhibitions, performances and product launches.

Being within a contemporary art gallery provides a point of difference from other venues and means that your delegates will have something interesting to view during break times.

We have a dedicated team working to support events onsite and we will endeavour to help you have a successful event.

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