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Central Manchester's galleries offer a unique blend of cultural sophistication and industrial charm, making them ideal for hosting memorable events. With versatile spaces that cater to a range of functions, from exhibitions to corporate gatherings, these venues provide a backdrop that inspires creativity and conversation among attendees.

There are many different communities represented in Manchester and it is a very welcoming place - there is a great sense of pride here! 

CULTURE

Manchester offers two airports, a major train station and plenty of buses and taxis connecting to the rest of the UK.

TRANSPORT

From huge stadiums to small intimate meeting rooms, you're sure to find every kind of venue in Manchester.

VENUE VARIETY

Manchester is a historic city in the northwest of England. The city has a rich industrial heritage and has been at the forefront of the UK’s economic development for centuries. Today, Manchester is known as a thriving cultural hub, with a lively music and nightlife scene. The city is also home to many excellent venues for events, including the Manchester Arena, the O2 Apollo Manchester and the Bridgewater Hall, making it a perfect option for your next conference, meeting, away day or party! 

Manchester is well-connected, with two international airports and good transport links to London and other major cities. There is a strong sense of community in Manchester, and the city is proud to host a wide range of events each year. These include the annual Pride festival, the Parklife music festival and the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. If you’re looking for a vibrant and diverse city in which to hold your next event, Manchester is the perfect choice!

Central Manchester

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

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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.

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

Discover top galleries in Central Manchester for your next event. Ideal for exhibitions and corporate functions, they offer a creative backdrop.

Galleries in Central Manchester

Gallaries

Art-filled gallery space in a creative venue, ideal for dinners and drink receptions.

Home to the worlds largest collection of L.S Lowry paintings & drawings, our Gallery provides the wow factor to your next dinner, drinks reception  or networking event. 

The unique surrounding can accommodate intimate dinners up to 40 or receptions of up 200. 

As an added extra, a tour of the Galleries can be incorporated into your event, where are experienced curators will give an informative tour of the artwork. 

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Elegant round table in The Law Family Galleries, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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The Law Family Galleries 

Lowry

A versatile auditorium with stage, breakout spaces, and high-tech facilities in central Manchester.

Located on the second floor - the Auditorium benefits from lift access just outside of the room, natural daylight and air conditioning. There is a stage area to the front of the room and raised decking areas at the rear which are typically used as breakout spaces, exhibition spaces and cloakroom facilities. The high technical spec of this room means it is perfectly suited for exhibitions, product launches, training courses and large presentations. 

Auditorium at King's House Conference Centre, ideal for presentations and networking events.

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King's House Conference Centre auditorium set for a professional conference or banquet.

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Spacious conference auditorium with empty chairs and stage at King's House Conference Centre.

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Auditorium at King's House Conference Centre, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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King's House Conference Centre

A unique gallery space with high ceilings, ideal for exhibitions, launches, and creative events.

The space is perfect for gallery exhibitions, product launches, art shows previous use has been from Fashion campaigns to elaborate concepts for Film & Photography, we fuse our artistic expertise to bring a creative designer’s vision to reality. 

Modern art gallery in Manchester, featuring vibrant artwork for creative events and exhibitions.

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Attendees queue outside Smolensky Gallery for a well-organized art event in Manchester.

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DJ event at Smolensky Gallery, Manchester with vibrant art and engaging atmosphere.

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Basketball sculpture and Michelin Man at Smolensky Gallery, Manchester art event display.

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Smolensky Gallery 

Smolensky Gallery (Art Gallery in Manchester)

A stunning, versatile gallery space in Manchester for events, with art displays and guided tours.

The lavish Pre-Raphaelite Gallery is a versatile and unparalleled event space in Manchester. An array of highly detailed, gloriously colourful paintings, designs and crafts are displayed within the gallery. It is available to hire for an opulent birthday party, charity ball, exhibition, presentation, engagement party, anniversary, or special social occassion for up to 300. Guests can enjoy a guided tour of the vast collections and diverse temporary exhibitions.

Victorian Galleries dining room in Manchester Art Gallery, ideal for elegant events and galas.

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Violinist performing at elegant Manchester Art Gallery gala with classic artwork backdrop.

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Victorian Galleries banquet setting in Manchester Art Gallery, ideal for gala events and networking.

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Victorian Galleries at Manchester Art Gallery during a networking event with elegant decor.

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Victorian Galleries at Manchester Art Gallery, elegant gala with striking artwork and networking.

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Victorian Galleries

Manchester Art Gallery

A versatile 125sqm gallery space in a vibrant art centre, ideal for diverse artistic events.

Gallery is uniquely suited to all arts hires being that the space is adaptable and suits a wide range of work including painting, sculpture, photography, video, performing arts and installation. The light panels allow the room to be easily adapted to your unique lighting preference.

Our largest space at approximately 125sqm the venue is a rectangular space with no recesses. Width 13.7m. Length 8.8m and ceiling height of 3.5m. Located at the back of the building the gallery is accessible by a corridor that runs from the main entrance and past our reception desk. 



Versatile event space with vibrant orange walls for workshops and presentations.

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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 exhibitions.

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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 gatherings and meetings.

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esea contemporary

Intimate, versatile studio for art exhibits, performances, and small events. Bright and inviting.

A perfect space for exhibiting individual pieces of art, sculptures and other creative works. 

The bright white of the infinity tunnel brings out the colours and with our lighting really exposes the intricate details of each piece.

It's also a small and intimate space to share stories, perform poetry and live music. 

With a cap of 40 people including performers it makes for a really warm and memorable experience.

It's also great for small sales and creative 1-2-1's

Minimalist photography studio with seamless white backdrop for branding events.

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Versatile Studio 2 at Spectrum Studios with natural light for meetings and events.

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Versatile event space with black brick wall, ideal for gatherings and creative sessions.

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Minimalist Studio 2 with mirrors, ideal for workshops and networking events.

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Spectrum Studios

A contemporary art gallery in Manchester with high ceilings and natural light. Ideal for receptions.

The Castlefield Gallery's newly refurbished space boasts double-height ceilings overlooked by a magnificent wooden balcony, floods of natural light from the huge windows spanning across two sides of the gallery and, of course, stunning exhibitions of contemporary visual art. With a standing capacity of 100, the Castlefield Gallery is an exemplary venue to host drinks receptions, Christmas parties and corporate events.

Outdoor conference at Castlefield Gallery with diverse attendees networking.

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Vibrant Castlefield Gallery venue with attendees at a networking art event.

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Attendee engaging with art at Castlefield Gallery, promoting immersive event experiences.

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Castlefield Gallery

An eclectic venue in former textile rooms, ideal for exhibitions and events with a licensed function room.

Kraak is perfect in providing exhibition spaces alongside a separate licensed function room. Many artists have taken advantage of this by launching their exhibition in the gallery spaces and then having a party in the event space afterwards. 

Art exhibition at Kraak Gallery with open space for networking and engagement.

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Versatile Kraak Gallery venue with natural light, ideal for workshops and photoshoots.

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Versatile Kraak Gallery venue with artistic installations for creative events and workshops.

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Kraak Gallery

A versatile large space in a church, ideal for gigs, rehearsals, performances, and art exhibitions.

Sanctuary is a large and versatile space at Ascension Church Hulme, suitable for hosting a variety of events such as gigs, rehearsals, performances, and art exhibitions. It features its own access and a small kitchen servery counter, making it convenient for event organizers. The space is ideal for large gatherings and creative activities, offering a welcoming and flexible environment for different types of events.

Sanctuary in Ascension Church Hulme, featuring high ceilings and modern lighting for events.

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Versatile auditorium in Ascension Church Hulme, ideal for conferences and performances.

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Sanctuary ceiling at Ascension Church Hulme, featuring geometric design and skylights for events.

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Versatile Sanctuary in Ascension Church Hulme, ideal for community events and workshops.

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Sanctuary

Ascension Church Hulme

A vast industrial event space in Manchester, hosting up to 5,000 for shows, conferences, and more.

Draped head to toe in industrialist aesthetic, The Cotton Sheds regularly host enthralling shows and conferences with as many as eight separate areas and room for up to 5,000 people. 

Shed A, our most famous space has been home to events produces by top brands: Nike, Heineken, Jeep, The Northern Powerhouse Partnership and BBC Radio Music festival. This vast area within The Cotton Sheds is perfect for launches, conferences, dinners, sporting events and music shows. Sheds B, C, D, E, F and G can be hired collectively as breakout rooms, separate catering areas or exhibition space. 

Elegant event space at Victoria Warehouse with round tables for corporate galas.

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Cotton Sheds event space with colorful containers, ideal for corporate and creative events.

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Elegant event setup at The Cotton Sheds, featuring floral centerpieces and ambient lighting.

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Event setup at Victoria Warehouse with dramatic lighting and sleek vehicle for product launch.

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Vibrant event space at The Cotton Sheds, ideal for festivals and trade shows.

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The Cotton Sheds

Victoria Warehouse 

A vast 10,000-capacity industrial venue in Manchester for diverse events, from conferences to festivals.

Depot is a 10,000-capacity venue with over 14,371m2 of flexible event space split across 2 large warehouses and 3 interlinking archways. The multiple event spaces of varying capacities lend themselves to events of any size, from 50 to 10,000. The venue's city centre location is in easy reach from anywhere in the UK and is conveniently a 2 minute walk from Piccadilly Train Station. Depot launched spectacularly and is now available to host brand activations, conferences, drinks reception & dinners, product launches, film & production sets, festival & ticketed events, exhibitions and culture.  

Crowd at Depot Mayfield venue with DJ, showcasing immersive event atmosphere.

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Spacious industrial venue with high ceilings for creative events at Depot Mayfield.

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Spacious industrial venue with arched ceiling, perfect for creative events and gatherings.

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Dynamic performance at Depot Mayfield venue, enhancing event entertainment experience.

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Depot Mayfield

A versatile, light-filled space in a historic mill, ideal for artistic projects and creative events.

Embrace the natural light and inspiring surroundings as you bring your artistic visions to life in this dynamic and versatile space at New Islington Mill. Nestled in the heart of Salford, this Grade II-listed Georgian mill offers a unique backdrop for creativity, housing over 100 resident artists and collectives. With its newly refurbished interiors, the space is equipped with essential amenities including WiFi, a fully accessible kitchen, and gender-neutral toilets. Ideal for workshops, exhibitions, and collaborative projects, this creative arts hub fosters innovation and community spirit. Enjoy the flexibility of included tables, chairs, and lockers, all while being part of a vibrant artistic ecosystem. Whether you're hosting an event or seeking inspiration, New Islington Mill Space 2 is the perfect canvas for your next artistic endeavor.

Spacious New Islington Mill venue with high ceilings for events and meetings.

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Spacious New Islington Mill venue with high ceilings for events and gatherings.

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Spacious New Islington Mill venue with natural light, perfect for creative events and workshops.

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Spacious New Islington Mill venue with high ceilings for creative workshops and events.

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Vibrant outdoor networking event at New Islington Mill with colorful decorations.

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