An auditorium with a stage, red curtains, overhead lighting, and a disco ball at Band on the Wall.
An auditorium with a stage, spotlights, exposed ceiling ducts, and a standing crowd at Band on the Wall.
An auditorium with theater seating, a stage featuring five chairs, colorful LED screens, and dramatic pink lighting at Band on the Wall.
An auditorium with a stage, blue backdrop, live band setup, and stage lighting at Band on the Wall.

Main Venue at Band on the Wall

Event Space in a Live Music Venue
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Private space
25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Up to 220
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Main Venue, the Event Space in Band on the Wall, is a purpose-built live-music auditorium defined by a raised performance platform and balcony sightlines.

Design: The interior uses dark-painted walls, exposed ceiling beams and metal detailing for a compact, focused layout. The room has low, layered lighting and a rectangular floorplate that keeps sightlines tight and the audience area enclosed.

Features: The room includes Wi‑Fi and air conditioning to support event production and guest comfort. The hire permits own music and bring-your-own DJs and supports in-room audio connections. The space is wheelchair accessible and provides accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Promoters, bands and production teams staging standing-room live-music nights or energetic social gatherings in an intimate, performance-focused setting.

What sets it apart: Professional-grade sound engineering delivers consistently clear, balanced acoustics across the listening area.

What guests say: The space has excellent sound quality and professional, attentive staff. The room remains comfortable and avoids overcrowding even on busy nights.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

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.
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Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 500
Dining
up to 90
Theatre
up to 220
Cabaret
up to 150
Classroom
up to 220

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Italian cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 3:00 (extension available)
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Filming
Streaming
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

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Phil C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
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Xena
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Band on the Wall

Band on the Wall is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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