Manchester Art Gallery

Gallery

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  77 reviews  – 
Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
Chinatown, Manchester
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Venue overview

In the heart of Manchester, the Art Gallery combines historic and contemporary architecture with light-filled spaces. Ideal for filming, it features inspiring backdrops of art, design, and fashion.

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Spaces for hire at Manchester Art Gallery

The Atrium
Event Space
·
Private space
130 seats
200 standing
The bright glass atrium connects the old and the new buildings of Manchester Art Gallery, creating an impressive contemporary space filled with light. After hours, the Atrium transforms to become an exciting event space, well-suited to hosting corporate dinners and presentations for up to 120 guests as well as standing receptions and parties for up...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £834 hire fee
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Lecture Room
Function Room
·
Private space
100 seats
100 standing
The Lecture Room is a bright and adaptable space for product launches, training days, or seminars. As a purpose-built meeting space, it comes equipped with user-friendly LCD projector and screen, PA system with microphones and lectern. The capacity of the room is 100 people theatre style, 50 cabaret (five round tables of 10) or 30 people in a clas...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £650 hire fee
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Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston
Meeting Room
·
Private space
18 seats
Both the Mary Greg and Charles Rutherston meeting rooms come with natural daylight and complimentary WiFi access. The event spaces are perfect for those smaller more intimate meetings, and offers seating for 2-18 people. Equipped with a large plasma screen (included in the hire), perfect for presentation purposes

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £354 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Victorian Galleries
Event Space
·
Private space
100 seats
350 standing
The lavish Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite Galleries are versatile and an unparalleled event space in Manchester. An array of highly detailed, gloriously colourful paintings, designs and crafts are displayed within these stunning galleries. The perfect location for pre dinner drinks or private drinks receptions for up to 300 guests. Dining can take...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £2750 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Victorian Hall
Hall
·
Private space
40 seats
100 standing
The Victorian Hall is the original grand entrance to the Royal Institution. Filled with natural light from the expansive skylights, and artworks from the collection, guests will enjoy the period features of the imposing Victorian architecture. Utilise our in-house equipment to wash the space with coloured lighting, add a bar, a twinkling dance ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £834 hire fee
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Gallery 16
Gallery
·
Private space
120 seats
120 standing
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.

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £2394 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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The Gallery Café
Gallery
·
Private space
100 seats
150 standing
Our Gallery Café is a contemporary and flexible event space bordered by Neoclassical windows. A perfect venue for drinks receptions, dinners or for dancing the night away as an entertainment space.

Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

from £834 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.7
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
23 recent guests highly rated cleanliness and location
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.5
Catering
4.3
Communication
4.9
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Hannah E.
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Meeting · 14 guests · December 2025
Lorna was fantastic organising the day and the venue was truly stunning
5.0
JS
Jamie S.
Verified review
Cinema · 70 guests · December 2025
The venue is incredible, what a fabulous space! The team were also brilliant. Everything went so smoothly and nothing was too big of an ask.
Nothing.
5.0
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Ross H.
Verified review
Wedding · 50 guests · November 2025
My wife and I had a wonderful wedding here, would recommend to anyone looking for an elegant Central Manchester location. Debbie Kay, the event planner at the gallery, is a delight to work with and worked harder than we ever could have asked to make our day everything we could have dreamed. Thank you to everyone at the gallery!
4.7
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Anna C.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 40 guests · July 2025
The Victorian Galleries at Manchester Art Gallery was the perfect venue for our 20th anniversary celebration dinner this week. The tables were beautifully decorated and everyone was really helpful and friendly which gave a lovely atmosphere. Everyone was talking about what a fantastic and really special evening it was and we have some wonderful photos. Lorna's organisation and help in putting this together for us made it feel like everything was taken care of and her advice and guidance was invaluable.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Lecture Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Victorian Galleries
9:00 – 23:00
from £2750–£3300 hire fee per day
The Atrium
9:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Gallery 16
9:00 – 22:00
from £2394–£3300 hire fee
Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston
9:00 – 17:00
from £354–£450 hire fee
The Gallery Café
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Victorian Hall
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Lecture Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Victorian Galleries
18:00 – 23:00
from £3300 hire fee
The Atrium
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Gallery 16
9:00 – 22:00
from £2394–£3300 hire fee
Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston
9:00 – 17:00
from £354–£450 hire fee
The Gallery Café
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Victorian Hall
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Lecture Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Victorian Galleries
18:00 – 23:00
from £3300 hire fee
The Atrium
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Gallery 16
9:00 – 22:00
from £2394–£3300 hire fee
Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston
9:00 – 17:00
from £354–£450 hire fee
The Gallery Café
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Victorian Hall
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Lecture Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Victorian Galleries
18:00 – 23:00
from £3300 hire fee
The Atrium
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Gallery 16
9:00 – 22:00
from £2394–£3300 hire fee
Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston
9:00 – 17:00
from £354–£450 hire fee
The Gallery Café
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Victorian Hall
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Lecture Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Victorian Galleries
18:00 – 23:00
from £3300 hire fee
The Atrium
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Gallery 16
9:00 – 22:00
from £2394–£3300 hire fee
Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston
9:00 – 17:00
from £354–£450 hire fee
The Gallery Café
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Victorian Hall
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Lecture Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Victorian Galleries
18:00 – 23:00
from £3300 hire fee
The Atrium
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Gallery 16
9:00 – 22:00
from £2394–£3300 hire fee
Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston
9:00 – 17:00
from £354–£450 hire fee
The Gallery Café
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Victorian Hall
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Sunday
9:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Lecture Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Victorian Galleries
18:00 – 23:00
from £3300 hire fee
The Atrium
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Gallery 16
9:00 – 22:00
from £2394–£3300 hire fee
Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston
9:00 – 17:00
from £354–£450 hire fee
The Gallery Café
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Victorian Hall
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 350
standing
Up to 130
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events

About Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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.

FAQ

At Manchester Art Gallery, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Manchester Art Gallery:

  • The Atrium hosting 98 guests: £13432.80
  • Lecture Room hosting 25 guests: £5640
  • Mary Greg/Charles Rutherston hosting 15 guests: £1333.84
  • Gallery 16 hosting 80 guests: £1680
  • The Gallery Café hosting 50 guests: £5977.44

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Manchester Art Gallery is located at Mosley Street, in Chinatown, Manchester.

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