Gallery 16 at Manchester Art Gallery

About this space

Drinks receptions, dinners and wedding ceremonies are held among the atmospheric paintings by Lowry and Valette.

Gallery 16 provides a unique and fabulous setting for you and your guests.

Prices

Monday

16:00 – 22:30

from £1200–£2220 hire fee

Per session

16:00 – 18:00

from £1200

Per session

18:30 – 22:30

from £2220

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

additional hours available to book from 10pm until 1am - £450.00 per hour

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Canapes from £9.00pp + vat
Bowl food from £18.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £37.50pp + vat

Wine list and drinks packages available on request

Tuesday

16:00 – 22:30

from £1200–£2220 hire fee

Per session

16:00 – 18:00

from £1200

Per session

18:30 – 22:30

from £2220

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £9.00pp + vat
Bowl food from £18.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £37.50pp + vat

Wine list and drinks packages available on request

Wednesday

16:00 – 22:30

from £1200–£2220 hire fee

Per session

16:00 – 18:00

from £1200

Per session

18:30 – 22:30

from £2220

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £9.00pp + vat
Bowl food from £18.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £37.50pp + vat

Wine list and drinks packages available on request

Thursday

16:00 – 22:30

from £1200–£2220 hire fee

Per session

16:00 – 18:00

from £1200

Per session

18:30 – 22:30

from £2220

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £9.00pp + vat
Bowl food from £18.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £37.50pp + vat

Wine list and drinks packages available on request

Friday

16:00 – 22:30

from £1200–£2220 hire fee

Per session

16:00 – 18:00

from £1200

Per session

18:30 – 22:30

from £2220

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £9.00pp + vat
Bowl food from £18.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £37.50pp + vat

Wine list and drinks packages available on request

Saturday

16:00 – 22:30

from £1200–£2220 hire fee

Per session

16:00 – 18:00

from £1200

Per session

18:30 – 22:30

from £2220

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £9.00pp + vat
Bowl food from £18.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £37.50pp + vat

Wine list and drinks packages available on request

Sunday

16:00 – 22:30

from £1200–£2220 hire fee

Per session

16:00 – 18:00

from £1200

Per session

18:30 – 22:30

from £2220

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £9.00pp + vat
Bowl food from £18.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £37.50pp + vat

Wine list and drinks packages available on request

Capacity

Standing

up to 100

Dining

up to 80

Theatre

up to 100

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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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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.