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Main Venue at Band on the Wall

Event Space in a Live Music Venue
·
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.

Usually booked for

Book Launch

Typically for 110-140 guests and costs about £400.

"The event ended up being a huge success, and Band on the Wall was a big part of that."

- Xena Sep 2026

Offers and packages

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 10 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
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 (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(13 reviews and ratings - )

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

X
Xena
Verified review
Book Launch · 100 guests · September 2026

We had such a fantastic experience hosting the TBR Book Festival at Band on the Wall, and I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a more supportive venue and team. From the very beginning, the correspondence and communication were brilliant. Laura was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. As this was my first time organising an event of this scale, there were naturally lots of questions, planning and a few nerves along the way, but she was always incredibly encouraging, patient and helpful. One thing I particularly appreciated was how accommodating Laura was when it came to visiting the venue beforehand. She allowed me to come in whenever I needed to look at the space, work through layouts and get a better understanding of how everything would come together. I never felt like I was being a nuisance, and having that flexibility made such a difference when organising the event. On the day itself, the team were equally brilliant. The manager was extremely helpful, particularly with getting the PA system set up and making sure we had what we needed. Communication remained excellent throughout the entire day, and whenever I had a question or needed assistance, somebody was there to help. The event ended up being a huge success, and Band on the Wall was a big part of that. The venue worked brilliantly for what we wanted to create, but more importantly, the people behind it made the whole experience so much easier. Organising an event involves so many moving parts, and having a venue team that communicates well, encourages you and genuinely wants your event to succeed is invaluable. A massive thank you to Laura, the manager and everyone at Band on the Wall for helping make the TBR Book Festival such a special day. I’m incredibly grateful for all of your support and would absolutely recommend the venue to anyone looking for somewhere to host their event. Thank you so much!

The only slight downside was that parking directly at the venue is limited, which can make loading and unloading a little more challenging for a larger event. However, there are several car parks nearby, so with a little forward planning it was completely manageable and certainly didn’t take away from our overall experience.

5.0
JG
James G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
PC
Phil C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
X
Xena
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Band on the Wall

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Meet your host

Laura Burgess
Member of Tagvenue since May 2023
13 Reviews
4.9 Rating
2h Response time
99% Response rate

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