On the lookout for a blank canvas event space in Manchester? You'll be pleased to know that there are plenty of venues in Manchester that you can really put your own stamp on. And we've picked out the very best!

Whether you're organising a product launch, team away day, fashion show or birthday party, we've picked out some awesome venues for you. And they all have one thing in common - they're clean, blank spaces with no preconceived ideas. So you can easily make them your own! Just have a browse and pick out your favourite blank canvas venue to hire in Manchester.

Manchester has a rich and varied history, from its industrial heritage to its role in the UK music scene.

HISTORY

From the historic buildings of the city centre to the iconic Old Trafford stadium, there are plenty of landmarks to discover.

LANDMARKS

With a lively music scene, a wealth of museums and art galleries, and a diverse range of restaurants, Manchester has plenty to offer.

CULTURE

Manchester, in the North West of England, has been a major settlement for centuries and has plenty of history to show for it. Its events scene is world-renowned, with something going on every night of the week. From live music and club nights to comedy shows and theatre performances, there’s always something to do in Manchester. The city is also home to a number of excellent venues for events, including the Manchester Arena, O2 Apollo Manchester and Albert Hall. There’s a great community feel in Manchester, making it the perfect place to hold an event.

Manchester

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

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Looking to put your own stamp on a blank canvas venue in Manchester? We've listed the best blank canvas event spaces available to hire in the city.

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Discover top blank canvas venues in London for your next event. Ideal spaces to customise and create memorable experiences.

Fall in love with our iconic venue and hold your special day in our unique wedding space. 

Share your vows with panoramic views over the waterside. Take to the floor for your first dance under the fairy lights and enjoy delicious food prepared by our our talented in-house chefs. 

Get in touch to learn more our two Wedding packages, each designed with all the essentials, with optional upgrades, to ensure you can customise every detail to create your perfect day.



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The Compass Room

Lowry

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Discover FoodWell, a premier blank canvas venue in London ideal for customised business events. Perfect setting with strong WiFi and essential amenities

This blank canvas private hire space is perfect for all your business event needs.
With a floor to ceiling white wall and projector, strong WiFi and pens and paper available on request, we have all required for a successful business meeting

Modern meeting room in FoodWell, ideal for workshops and team building events.

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"Elegant meeting space with wooden table, ideal for networking events and discussions."

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Modern dining setup in FoodWell studio, ideal for intimate meetings and events.

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Intimate dining setup with elegant glassware and natural wood finish for events.

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Minimalist dining table setup in FoodWell studio for corporate meetings and events.

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FoodWell

London Blank Canvas Venue - FoodWell

Discover top blank canvas venues in London like The Sheridan, perfect for tailoring unique events to your creative vision.

The Sheridan Suite provides a blank canvas of 2300sqm, which has a flexible capacity allowing for optimum creativity for a range of party sizes. We have our very own in-house catering team who have thoughtfully crafted menus using the very best authentically sourced ingredients. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and creativity, specialising in bespoke dining experiences for all occasions. 

Elegant event space with dark linens, ideal for formal dinners and networking events.

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Spacious event venue with modern furnishings, ideal for networking and social gatherings.

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Versatile event space in The Sheridan with sleek white lounge furniture for gatherings.

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The Sheridan

London Blank Canvas Hub at The Sheridan

Discover top Blank Canvas Venues in London for your next event. Ideal for corporate and creative gatherings, offering versatile spaces to personalise.

A vibrant and multifunctional event space that can accommodate 75 person seated and 120 standing.

We can curate and furnish the space on a bespoke need but it is also a blank canvas for your creative interpretation.

With our Bar, Sound System and Stage this versatile space offers limitless potential for your projects.

Modern event space in Huckletree Ancoats with vibrant geometric wall design.

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Modern meeting space in Huckletree Ancoats with sleek TV, perfect for corporate events.

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Huckletree Ancoats

London Blank Canvas Venues at Huckletree Ancoats

Discover top Blank Canvas Venues in London for corporate and showcase events. Ideal spaces to personalise your next event.

Made up of two adjoining areas totalling over 700 sqm. The Bays are our most popular event space. Built in 1932 for cotton stock, and later storage for Kellogg's, McVitie's and Cadburys, their rich history and interesting architecture make them ideal for corporate and showcase events. 

A large pre-function space with a feature bar leads into the main room, which is complete with a full AV package. This includes screens and projectors, colour-changing down lighters on the pillars, a PA system, staging, lecterns, mics and relay screens, giving you a hassle-free event solution.

Spacious Victoria Warehouse event venue with chairs for presentations and conferences.

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Elegant event at The Bays, Victoria Warehouse with stylish tables and ambient lighting.

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Vibrant networking event at The Bays, Victoria Warehouse with modern decor and warm lighting.

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Elegant event space at The Bays, featuring black linens and gold accents for formal gatherings.

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Elegant event space at The Bays, Victoria Warehouse with festive decor for corporate gatherings.

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Discover London's top blank canvas venue, fivefourstudios Loft, ideal for unique and customisable events in a modern industrial setting.

pure white with full skylight ceiling, the loft is a minimal and versatile space with a modern, industrial edge. the loft has a 50sqm mezzanine area and private bathroom and is the perfect blank canvas for all kinds of stand-out events.

Bright loft venue with high ceilings for corporate events and creative workshops.

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Loft panel discussion setup with speakers in minimalist space for engaging events.

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Bright modern event space with skylight, perfect for meetings and workshops.

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Bright minimalist meeting space with natural light for creative brainstorming sessions.

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London Blank Canvas Loft at fivefourstudios

Discover London's top blank canvas venue for professional events. Ideal for conferences, exhibitions, and more at Emirates Old Trafford.

The Point offers a blank canvas to inspire creativity, and can host a wide range of events including conferences and meetings, AGM's, seminars, exhibitions, gala dinners, product launches, fashion shows, panel discussions, presentations and examinations. 

The Point is an elevated suite with seven-metre windows, allowing unrivalled panoramic views of our world famous cricket pitch. The room can be sub divided into 4 separate areas meaning we can cater from 100 to 1000 delegates. 

This large and versatile space is free from pillars, has built in projectors and screens and coloured LED lights



Vibrant conference at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, ideal for presentations and networking.

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Bustling trade show at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford with vibrant vendor booths.

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Modern event space at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Elegant event space at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, set for conferences and gala dinners.

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Conference at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford with spacious seating and modern lighting.

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The Point

Emirates Old Trafford 

London Blank Canvas Venue at Emirates Old Trafford

Discover top blank canvas venues in London ideal for customisable events. Perfect spaces for professional and creative gatherings.

Tanzaro Studio is a popular daylight photography and film studio in the hart of manchester just 5mins walk from Piccadilly Train Station. Ideal for eComm Campaigns, Lookbooks, Editorials, Castings and Film. 
Lighting equipment, Clothes Rails and Hangers, Iron board and Steamers. Perfect for any photo shoot or blank canvas filming.


Bright event space with large windows for corporate meetings and creative workshops.

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Bright minimalist meeting space at Tanzaro Studio, ideal for workshops and brainstorming.

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Tanzaro Creative Studio

London Blank Canvas Studio for Events

Discover esea contemporary, a prime London blank canvas venue perfect for customised events. Ideal for professional film and photo shoots.

Gallery would be an ideal space to be used as a film and photo location. The large and open 125sm of floor space mean that there is more than enough space for all the equipment and crew required for this type of use. Additionally it is a blank canvas upon which you are able to adjust to your needs. 

The location is at the back of our building which means that it is away from the interference of street noise. 

Additional spaces or a whole building hire are options that will provide you with storage locations, dressing rooms and alternative film and photo areas as needed.

Versatile event space with orange accent wall, perfect for workshops and gatherings.

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Minimalist event space with orange accent wall, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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Modern event space with natural light, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Modern event space with orange accent wall, ideal for workshops and art exhibitions.

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Versatile event space with orange walls, ideal for workshops and gatherings.

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London Blank Canvas Venue - esea contemporary

Discover top Blank Canvas Venues in London for professional events. Ideal spaces to customise and create impactful gatherings.

The Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel offers two private event rooms set in this beautiful old cotton warehouse dating back to 1844 and steeped in rich industrial heritage, boasting solid oak beams, impressive exposed brickwork arches and cast iron pillars creating the perfect backdrop for any wedding theme.  

The Victoria Suite is an intimate suite perfect for smaller gatherings of up to 50 people, whilst our larger John Logie Baird Suite offers a private Atrium Bar and the blank canvas needed to create your perfect day.

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John Logie Baird Suite

The Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

London Blank Canvas Event Spaces

Discover top blank canvas venues in London like No 49 Piccadilly. Ideal for customisable corporate and creative events. Explore now on Hire Space!

Do you need to find an inspiring blank canvas space to host your upcoming gathering? If that’s the case, you've found your match in Rylands at No. 49 Piccadilly. This astonishing space has a huge potential and flexibility to help you achieve the flawless look for your event you were looking for. Make the most of the space and equipment it offers to create a fabulous environment that will leave attendees impressed.

Stylish meeting space at Rylands, featuring blue chairs and inviting decor for brainstorming sessions.

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Meeting room at Rylands, featuring a round table and blue chairs for collaborative sessions.

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Rylands 

No 49 Piccadilly

London Blank Canvas Venue - No 49 Piccadilly

Discover top blank canvas venues in London for creative and corporate events. Ideal spaces to customise for your unique needs.

Located 5 minutes from Ancoats square, Ancoats Studio is a versatile blank canvas perfect for creative shoots. This photography studio in Ancoats, Manchester, offers a unique blend of vintage charm and modern amenities. With vintage furniture that adds character to your photos, and a stunning 1998 Mercedes SL500 available for striking automotive shots, your creative vision can truly come to life. Equipped with two flash heads, the studio ensures optimal lighting for any project. Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, or content creator, Ancoats Studio provides the ideal backdrop for your next artistic endeavor. Embrace the creative possibilities in this inspiring space!

Ancoats Studio event space with classic car, ideal for product launches and photo shoots.

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Ancoats Studio event space with minimalist design, ideal for product launches and workshops.

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Versatile Ancoats Studio event space with minimalist backdrop for product launches and photoshoots.

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Ancoats Studio

London Blank Canvas Studio

A modern 16-screen cinema in a historic venue, perfect for film screenings and private events.

Cinema at ODEON Manchester Great Northern offers a vibrant space for a variety of events, including film screenings, corporate presentations, and private parties. With its state-of-the-art projection technology and comfortable seating, it provides an ideal setting for both entertainment and business gatherings. The venue is well-suited for hosting film premieres, community screenings, and special events, making it a versatile choice for event organizers. The atmosphere is designed to enhance the viewing experience, ensuring that guests enjoy their time in this modern cinema. Whether you're planning a casual movie night or a more formal event, Cinema is equipped to meet your needs and create memorable experiences for all attendees.

Cinema event space at ODEON Manchester with large screen for film festival and Q&A.

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Modern event space at ODEON Manchester with large screen for corporate meetings and presentations.

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ODEON Manchester Great Northern

A vibrant bar and grill with modern interiors, ideal for casual gatherings and corporate events.

The Bar & Grill at Leonardo's offers a vibrant atmosphere with modern interiors, perfect for hosting a variety of events. This space is ideal for casual gatherings, corporate meetings, and social celebrations. Guests can enjoy an all-day menu featuring a wide selection of international dishes, including succulent steaks, artisan pizzas, and fresh salads. The bar area provides a relaxed setting for drinks, making it suitable for networking events or informal get-togethers. 

Versatile meeting space at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central with vibrant decor for events.

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Modern bar area with high stools and greenery, perfect for networking events in Manchester.

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Modern lounge at The Bar & Grill, Leonardo Hotel Manchester for networking events.

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Modern bar area with white countertop and greenery at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central.

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The Bar & Grill

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

A relaxed restaurant with a leafy bar, ideal for casual meetings and social events in Manchester.

The Restaurant at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for various events. With a leafy bar and a menu that caters to diverse tastes, it is an ideal venue for hosting business meetings, casual gatherings, and social events. The space is designed to provide comfort and convenience, making it suitable for breakfast meetings, lunch events, and dinner receptions. Guests can enjoy a peaceful dining experience while being close to the vibrant city of Manchester. 

Modern bar at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly, ideal for networking events and receptions.

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Modern Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly, ideal for corporate meetings and events.

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Modern meeting space at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly, ideal for networking events.

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Vibrant urban plaza with fountains at Leonardo Hotel Manchester for events and gatherings.

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