An event space with long banquet tables, red walls, and classical paintings at Manchester Art Gallery Victorian Galleries.
An event space in a gallery with purple uplighting, ornate paintings, and a long banquet table at Manchester Art Gallery.
An event space in a gallery with tall ceilings, red walls, classic paintings, and parquet floors at Manchester Art Gallery.
An event space in a gallery with red walls, large classical paintings, and banquet tables with white linens at Manchester Art Gallery.
Wedding offer

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
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu
Christmas 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 3 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 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 - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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.

Manchester Art Gallery is a #Supervenue

#Supervenue program is based on our customers' feedback and highlights venues that are most dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality, customer service and event experience. Read more
Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

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.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

The Atrium at
from £4200
hire fee / per evening
Event Space in a Gallery
Private space
130
200
The Atrium
Lecture Room at
from £834
hire fee / per morning
Auditorium / Conference Room in a Gallery
Private space
100
100
Lecture Room
Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston at
from £378
hire fee / per morning
Meeting Room in a Gallery
Private space
18
Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston
Victorian Hall at
from £4200
hire fee / per evening
Hall in a Gallery
Private space
40
100
Victorian Hall
Gallery 16 at
from £2580
hire fee / per session
Gallery
Private space
120
120
Gallery 16
The Gallery Café at
from £2580
hire fee / per session
Cafe in a Gallery
Private space
100
150
The Gallery Café

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Events team MAG
Member of Tagvenue since September 2017
79 Reviews
4.7 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

UK > Manchester > Manchester Art Gallery > Victorian Galleries

Similar spaces

The Goulburn Suite
from £2500
hire fee / per day
Function Room in an Event Venue
Private space
350
350
Manchester Hall
(60)
Manchester City Centre
The Terminal Suite
from £600
hire fee / per day
Banqueting Hall in a Hotel
Private space
700
1000
BRILLIANT Venues Collection
(56)
Heald Green, Stockport
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Venue
from £2500
hire fee / per session
Banqueting Hall
Whole venue
450
450
Crystal Suite
Gorton North, Manchester
International Suite
from £6500
hire fee / per day
Ballroom in a Hotel
Private space
800
1000
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly
(48)
Manchester City Centre
Piccadilly Suite
from £2500
minimum spend / per day
Ballroom in a Hotel
Private space
275
350
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
(25)
Manchester City Centre
Exclusive Use at Cloud 23
from £10000
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Bar in a Bar
Whole venue
70
350
Cloud 23
(18)
Castlefield, Manchester
DBL DWN Main Room
from £1500
hire fee / per day
Bar
Whole venue
150
350
Double Down
Manchester City Centre
The Pitch Gallery
from £2200
hire fee / per evening
Gallery in a Museum
Private space
230
300
National Football Museum
(25)
Manchester City Centre
Full venue hire
from £200
hire fee / per day
Event Venue in a Bar
Whole venue
400
800
The Grosvenor
(5)
Ardwick, Manchester
Lower Ground Event Space
from £25
per person / per day
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
250
300
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre
(38)
Manchester City Centre