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Victorian Galleries at Manchester Art Gallery

Event Space in a Gallery
·
Private space
Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL –
Chinatown, Manchester
Up to 100
seats
Up to 350
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

£5445 hire fee

Celebrate Christmas in the Victorian Galleries with exclusive 6:00 PM–11:00 PM hire and a three-course festive menu; PA and uplighters included.

Three-Course Festive Dinner – Victorian Galleries
£55 per person

• Exclusive hire from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM: Victorian Galleries for welcome drinks and dinner; Atrium for the party
• Gallery PA system and uplighters
• Three-course festive menu
• Freshly brewed tea and coffee

STARTERS
1. Roast parsnip, maple & thyme soup
2. Prawn cocktail
3. Feta & pistachio tartlet

MAINS
1. Traditional roast turkey
2. Confit duck leg
3. Lentil, squash & sage Wellington

DESSERTS
1. Classic Christmas pudding
2. Chocolate torte
3. Cheese selection

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

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

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)

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

Commercial filming
£300 total

Prices per hour, depending on crew size and exclusive access.
From £300+vat per hour

Commercial photography
£100 total

Prices per hour, depending on crew size and exclusive use.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

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
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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 not allowed
  • 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
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (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!

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.

5.0
AA
Aayushi A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
SM
Shelagh M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, dining can be arranged in the galleries.

Yes. Manchester Art Gallery is an accessible venue with wheelchair-accessible entrances, toilets and lifts.

Yes. Manchester Art Gallery is an accessible venue with wheelchair-accessible entrances, toilets and lifts.

About Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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