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Smolensky Gallery

Gallery

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23 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 4AE –
Castlefield, Manchester
From £800
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Contemporary art gallery in Manchester showcasing interdisciplinary work in a striking, adaptable space. Ideal for creative parties or events with your own DJ or live performances.

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Spaces for hire at Smolensky Gallery

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150 standing
The Smolensky Gallery provides a versatile and inviting space available for hire. With a capacity of up to 250 guests, the gallery's contemporary design includes high ceilings, large windows, and minimalist decor, creating an airy and modern atmosphere perfect for a variety of events. Whether you're planning a corporate function, a private gather...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £800 hire fee
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12:00 – 19:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Art Gallery
12:00 – 19:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Friday
12:00 – 19:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Art Gallery
12:00 – 19:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Saturday
12:00 – 19:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Art Gallery
12:00 – 19:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Sunday
12:00 – 17:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Art Gallery
12:00 – 17:00
from £800 hire fee per day

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 150
standing
Up to 100
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About Smolensky Gallery

Smolensky Gallery is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Smolensky Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery presenting interdisciplinary contemporary work across curated exhibitions.

Venue highlights: The gallery's white-walled exhibition areas adapt easily to tailored layouts and temporary displays for private hires. The team provides art advisory, framing, rental and sourcing services to create bespoke displays or to support private sales. Off-site parking is available and the gallery has experience running promoted, ticketed exhibitions.

Best for: Private viewings and art sales, corporate receptions and client entertaining, gallery-led product launches or networking.

Location: Quay Street is a commercial strip with nearby restaurants and bars that provide options for post-event dining and drinks.

What guests say: The gallery provides comprehensive art advisory, provenance documentation and assistance with framing or sourcing for private sales. The venue runs well-curated, promoted exhibitions and arranges careful packing and shipping for purchased works.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Smolensky Gallery, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Smolensky Gallery is located at 23 Quay Street, in Castlefield, Manchester.

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