Main Event Space at Band on the Wall

  2 reviews  – 
25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ
Ancoats

About this space

Our main venue space has a standing capacity of 500 people and features a stage, PA system, mezzanine viewing platform, and a private bar/cloakroom.

You'll have access to backstage dressing rooms, a load-in entrance, and a platform lift connected to the stage. The room is equipped with a projector screen and a full lighting rig, and offers options for recording and streaming.

Additionally, the space can be arranged to accommodate seated events or conferences for up to 220 people.


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 500
Theatre
up to 220

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level
Disabled parking space available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Band on the Wall is available to hire for live shows, club nights and other public events. It is also a great choice for wedding receptions, parties and corporate events with a capacity of up to 600 people.

The venue is equipped with 2 stages, 2 bars, 3 dressing rooms with side stage access, shower facilities, state-of-the-art PA and lighting rigs.

We have worked with a wide range of corporate clients including Adobe, Apple and Warner Brothers to create unique and memorable events. Our experienced team provide a bespoke service to make your event run as smoothly as possible.

We can accommodate, and have sufficient seating in house, for seated events for up to 200 people with adequate lighting, sound and projection equipment for even the most ambitious presentation.

Give your event a unique feel and your speakers the opportunity to appear on the same stage as The Pixies, The Blossoms, New Order, Paloma Faith and Fall Out Boy amongst very many others!

We can provide basic in house catering or backstage facilities for external caterers to accommodate.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £600
minimum spend / per session

Location