Victorian Galleries at Manchester Art Gallery
Event Space in a Gallery
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Private space
79 reviews
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Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
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Chinatown, Manchester
About this space
Victorian Galleries, Event Space in Manchester Art Gallery — a historic gallery space hung with original Victorian and Pre‑Raphaelite paintings.
Design: The room has high ceilings, deep red walls and polished herringbone parquet, with classical cornices and directional gallery lighting that create a formal museum interior.
Features: The Victorian Galleries provide venue Wi‑Fi and a PA system with speakers, and hosts may play their own music. The space is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible toilets. On-site event support services are available.
Ideal for: Cultural groups and professional organisers seeking a formal, art-focused reception or a seated, contemplative gathering.
What guests say: The gallery maintains a visible staff presence to assist visitors. The visitor facilities, including toilets, are kept clean.
Offers and packages
Menus
Event offers
Wedding Offers
The Grade One Listed building is a landmark space that is home to the very best in art and design and the perfect place for your wedding celebrations. Your guests will be treated to a cultural experience, immersed in world renowned artworks as you celebrate your romantic journey.
Wedding ceremony and reception
£5100
total
Home to our collection of artworks by LS Lowry and Valette, Gallery 16 is a stunning and unique space for you to say your vows. After the ceremony, the lavish Pre-Raphaelite Galleries are available for exclusive use for your drinks reception and/or wedding breakfast.
Alternatively, the Atrium also makes a great space for your wedding breakfast or evening reception.
Venue hire from 4-11pm from £5,100 (inc vat). Includes ceremony room, drinks reception in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, dinner in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries or Atrium, party in Atrium or Gallery Café
Ceremonies from 4pm in Gallery 16
Ceremonies from 6pm in other spaces
Alternatively, the Atrium also makes a great space for your wedding breakfast or evening reception.
Venue hire from 4-11pm from £5,100 (inc vat). Includes ceremony room, drinks reception in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, dinner in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries or Atrium, party in Atrium or Gallery Café
Ceremonies from 4pm in Gallery 16
Ceremonies from 6pm in other spaces
Wedding ceremony
£2640
total
Say 'I do' surrounded by world-famous artworks of LS Lowry or amongst the splendour of our Pre-Raphaelite Galleries. After the ceremony, you and your guests can move through the gallery to celebrate with a drinks reception and canapés.
2.5 hour venue hire from £2,640 (inc vat)
Ceremonies from 4pm in Gallery 16
Ceremonies from 6pm in other spaces
2.5 hour venue hire from £2,640 (inc vat)
Ceremonies from 4pm in Gallery 16
Ceremonies from 6pm in other spaces
Wedding reception only
£3300
total
Includes drinks reception in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, dinner in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries or Atrium, party in Atrium or Gallery Café
Venue hire 6-11pm from £3,300 (inc vat)
Venue hire 6-11pm from £3,300 (inc vat)
Filming and Photography Offers
With high ceilings, wooden floors, grand staircases, and traditional gallery spaces, Manchester Art Gallery offers a wide choice of visuals, combining the
neo-Greek style of the Entrance Hall with a contemporary Atrium constructed entirely from glass.
Filming can be accommodated outside gallery opening times: 10am - 5pm, Tuesday - Sunday.
Hire for filming includes access to all gallery spaces for the duration of the hire. Green rooms and crew catering can also be provided
neo-Greek style of the Entrance Hall with a contemporary Atrium constructed entirely from glass.
Filming can be accommodated outside gallery opening times: 10am - 5pm, Tuesday - Sunday.
Hire for filming includes access to all gallery spaces for the duration of the hire. Green rooms and crew catering can also be provided
Commercial filming
£300
total
Prices per hour, depending on crew size and exclusive access.
From £300+vat per hour
From £300+vat per hour
Commercial photography
£100
total
Prices per hour, depending on crew size and exclusive use.
From £100+vat per hour
From £100+vat per hour
Prices
Monday
18:00 –
22:00
from
£2580–£3600
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
22:00
from
£3600
hire fee
Per evening
18:00 –
20:00
from
£2580
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 –
22:00
from
£2580–£3600
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
22:00
from
£3600
hire fee
Per evening
18:00 –
20:00
from
£2580
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 –
22:00
from
£2580–£3600
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
22:00
from
£3600
hire fee
Per evening
18:00 –
20:00
from
£2580
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 –
22:00
from
£2580–£3600
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
22:00
from
£3600
hire fee
Per evening
18:00 –
20:00
from
£2580
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 –
22:00
from
£2580–£3600
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
22:00
from
£3600
hire fee
Per evening
18:00 –
20:00
from
£2580
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 –
22:00
from
£2580–£3600
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
22:00
from
£3600
hire fee
Per evening
18:00 –
20:00
from
£2580
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 –
22:00
from
£2580–£3600
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
22:00
from
£3600
hire fee
Per evening
18:00 –
20:00
from
£2580
hire fee
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
The Victorian Galleries may be hired in conjunction with any other space. The additional cost of this is £695+ vat.
The Victorian Galleries are available for evening Hire Only:
Drinks reception (6-8pm) - £2,580 including vat, (6-10pm) - £3,600 including vat
Dining (6-10pm) - £4,800 including vat, (6-11pm) - £5,400 including vat
The Victorian Galleries are available for evening Hire Only:
Drinks reception (6-8pm) - £2,580 including vat, (6-10pm) - £3,600 including vat
Dining (6-10pm) - £4,800 including vat, (6-11pm) - £5,400 including vat
Canapes from £12.00 per person + vat
Buffet from £22.00 per person + vat
3 course dinner from £55.00 per person +vat
Sparkling wine from £30.00 per bottle + vat
House wine from £25.00 per bottle + vat
Buffet from £22.00 per person + vat
3 course dinner from £55.00 per person +vat
Sparkling wine from £30.00 per bottle + vat
House wine from £25.00 per bottle + vat
Capacity
Standing
up to 350
Dining
up to 90
Theatre
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 63
Catering and drinks
In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Catering must be booked through the venue
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 1:00
BYO alcohol allowed
You can bring your own alcohol (corkage fee may apply)
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs
No noise restrictions
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Unavailable: Ground level
Entrance has steps – no ramp available
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Rules of the space
Allowed events
No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for are not allowed
Wedding licence available
Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available
Host rules
Evening hire is generally from 6pm with access to set up from 5pm once the gallery closes
Hire is available until 1am
We are located approx. one mile from Piccadilly train station and the nearest tram stop is just across the road at St Peters Square.
We can help make recommendations for suppliers, from hotels to entertainment, equipment to event planners.
Reviews and ratings
(79 reviews and ratings - )
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RH
Ross H.
Verified review
Wedding · 50 guests
· November 2025
My wife and I had a wonderful wedding here, would recommend to anyone looking for an elegant Central Manchester location. Debbie Kay, the event planner at the gallery, is a delight to work with and worked harder than we ever could have asked to make our day everything we could have dreamed.
Thank you to everyone at the gallery!
Submitted 8 months ago
4.7
AC
Anna C.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 40 guests
· July 2025
The Victorian Galleries at Manchester Art Gallery was the perfect venue for our 20th anniversary celebration dinner this week. The tables were beautifully decorated and everyone was really helpful and friendly which gave a lovely atmosphere. Everyone was talking about what a fantastic and really special evening it was and we have some wonderful photos.
Lorna's organisation and help in putting this together for us made it feel like everything was taken care of and her advice and guidance was invaluable.
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
AA
Aayushi A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 week ago
5.0
SM
Shelagh M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
About Manchester Art Gallery
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