Spaces for hire at Manchester Art Gallery
from £480
hire fee / per afternoon
hire fee / per afternoon
Lecture Room
100
90
The Lecture Room is a purpose built meeting space and comes equipped with LCD projector, PA system and lectern.
The capacity of the room is 100 theatre style, 50 cabaret (five round tables a 10), 30 boardroom style.
Complimentary WiFi available, blackout blinds available.
from £1620
hire fee / per evening
hire fee / per evening
Victorian Galleries
80
300
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.
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from £1620
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
The Atrium
130
200
An impressive contemporary space, the Atrium is well-suited to hosting corporate dinners for 120, charity balls for 100, or evening receptions, presentations and product launches for up to 200.
It features plenty of natural light, cloakroom, bar and a flexible room layout which can be configured in a variety of ways to display exhibition material...
from £1200
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Gallery 16
100
100
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.
from £234
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Mary Greg/ Charles Rutherston
18
The Mary Greg or Charles Rutherston 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
from £1620
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Gallery Café
120
150
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.
Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from
£47
per person
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from
£47
per person
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from
£47
per person
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from
£47
per person
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from
£47
per person
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from
£47
per person
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from
£47
per person
Facilities and catering options
Up to 130
seats
Up to 300
standing
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Reviews and ratings
4.5
(22 reviews and ratings – read all)
A
Andy Jones
March 2020
Service was excellent
Bit cold in the room
P
Paul Burns
March 2020
The meeting was disturbed for a brief period of time by noise outside the door from a crowd of visiting youths
M
Mike Nelson
March 2020
Friendly, helpful staff Hassle free audio/visual set up Good sized meeting room Setting Great food!
N
Nikola Potgieter
September 2019
Lovely Meeting room, Excellent service received, Amazing venue to host your boardroom meetings. Thank you so much Manchester Art Gallery for making our day successful.
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.
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.
