Theatre, event space at The Empty Space

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48 Kansas Avenue Media City Salford Greater Manchester, Manchester, M50 2GL –
Salford Quays
Up to 150
seats
Up to 180
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Theatre space at the Empty Space offers a spacious performance area for various kinds of events, shows, and productions.

The space has been successful in hosting both professional and amateur performers, as well as in being the perfect blank canvas for events like college graduate shows.

The Theatre can also be utilised as a rehearsal space.

We are a up to a 155-seat venue.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Prices are subject to change and depend on the booking requirements.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Prices are subject to change and depend on the booking requirements.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Prices are subject to change and depend on the booking requirements.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Prices are subject to change and depend on the booking requirements.
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 1:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 1:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Prices are subject to change and depend on the booking requirements.
Saturday
9:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 3:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Prices are subject to change and depend on the booking requirements.
Sunday
14:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
14:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per day
14:00 – 23:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Prices are subject to change and depend on the booking requirements.
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 180
Theatre
up to 150
Cabaret
up to 150

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Storage space
Free parking is available on-site (20 spaces)
Free on-street parking
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Disabled parking space available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- No drugs.
- No smoking inside.
- No outside alcohol can be brought into the premises (exceptions apply).

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About The Empty Space

The Empty Space is a unique and custom-built theatre space, housed in an old industrial unit just five minutes from the main studio block at MediaCity.

From its inception in December 2016, the venue has developed into a popular performance space, hosting a variety of professional and amateur productions throughout the year (including GM Fringe), college graduate shows, comedy nights, music recitals, showcases, training, and rehearsals, as well as being home to Footlights Theatre.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

Green Room at
from £100
hire fee / per hour

Green Room

20
Bar & Cafe at
from £100
hire fee / per hour

Bar & Cafe

25
25
Entire Venue at
from £160
hire fee / per hour

Entire Venue

155
150
Yoga Pilates at
from £50
hire fee / per hour

Yoga Pilates

20

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Empty Space, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Free parking is available on-site: 20 spaces
  • Free on-street parking is available
At Theatre, event space, you can host various events such as Conference / Seminar, Corporate Events, Studio / Production, Art Spaces, Performances / Exhibitions, Social Parties, Clubbing / Night Out, Baby Shower / Tea Party, Filming and Photography, Drinks Receptions, Drinks and Dining.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at The Empty Space:

  • Entire Venue hosting 120 guests: £240

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Empty Space is located at 48 Kansas Avenue Media City Salford Greater Manchester, in the Salford Quays district of Manchester.

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