The Atrium at Manchester Art Gallery

  51 reviews  – 
Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
Deansgate

About this space

An impressive contemporary space, the Atrium is well-suited to hosting corporate dinners for 120, charity balls for 100, or evening receptions, presentations and product launches for up to 200.

It features plenty of natural light, cloakroom, bar and a flexible room layout which can be configured in a variety of ways to display exhibition materials.


Prices

Monday
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.

The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £450.00

Hire fee for additional hours until 01.00am would be £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Tuesday
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.

The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £450.00

Hire fee for additional hours until 01.00am would be £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Wednesday
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.

The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £450.00

Hire fee for additional hours until 01.00am would be £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Thursday
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.

The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £450.00

Hire fee for additional hours until 01.00am would be £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Friday
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.

The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £450.00

Hire fee for additional hours until 01.00am would be £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Saturday
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.

The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £450.00

Hire fee for additional hours until 01.00am would be £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Sunday
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £2220 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.

The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £450.00

Hire fee for additional hours until 01.00am would be £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 130
Cabaret
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
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 don't have on site parking but we do have a 20% discount at a local NCP
We can help make recommendations for suppliers, from hotels to entertainment, equipment to event planners.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(51 reviews and ratings - )

A
Abs Y.
January 2019

Fantastic service and organisation. Lovely space for our work party and meal.

T
Thorrun G.
December 2022

Fantastic!

D
Danielle M.
November 2021

fab

K
Kate H.
January 2020

Prompt reply, very helpful


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About Manchester Art Gallery

Beautiful architecture. Light filled spaces. Home to one of the country's finest collections of art, design and fashion.

Manchester Art Gallery is an inspired choice for private events, weddings, business meetings, networking sessions and conferences.

Located in the heart of the city centre, the gallery provides a perfect backdrop to extraordinary events.

With facilities ranging from a purpose built lecture room to on-site catering, and with our team ready to tailor packages to suit your needs, hosting your event at Manchester Art Gallery is hassle free.

All our catering is in-house and our menus have been created by our award-winning chef Mary-Ellen McTague. Mary-Ellen is best known for her restaurant, Aumbry, as well as working in Michelin-starred kitchens.


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