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Whether you're looking to shoot a three-part thriller, a corporate film or your next feature-length movie, finding the perfect location isn't always easy. Perhaps you want a striking city skyline, a swanky bar, or simply a blank canvas film studio. 

Manchester is full of historic streets, state-of-the-art facilities and characterful social spaces. So, whatever your vision, there'll be a great filming location for you in this amazing city. We've listed the very best so you can just have a browse and take your pick. Or, why not get in touch with our venue experts who'll be happy to scout out your perfect filming location 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.

United Kingdom

From studios to hotels and restaurants, Manchester is full of filming locations ideal for shooting your next movie or video. We've selected the best.

Filming Locations

White-walled filming studio with mezzanine and skylights, accommodating 120 people. Includes dressing room with backwash, adjoins neighbouring studio. From £750 daily in 

fivefour's largest studio - the perfect blank canvas for any event.

A 220sqm drive-in studio with double doors leading to the private car park and outside area, featuring a full-height infinity cove, hair & makeup suite and skylights with electric blackout blinds.

Studio One is adjoined to Studio Two via barn-doors, which can be integrated to form a combined space of over 300m2.

Minimalist event space with natural light for creative meetings and product launches.

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Elegant event space with festive table and Christmas trees for holiday celebrations.

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Vibrant panel discussion in well-lit studio with engaged audience and floral decor.

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Event space at FiveFour Studios with minimalist stage, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Vibrant event stage with bold lighting for panel discussion at FiveFour Studios.

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Dining

Events

studio one

fivefourstudios

Professional boardroom in quiet Manchester courtyard, ideal for corporate filming with natural light, high-tech equipment, from £35/hour for 12-person capacity.

Perfect for commercial board room photos and head shots, M1 at Bartle House offers an exceptional backdrop for your film and photography needs. Nestled in a serene private courtyard in the heart of Manchester City Centre, this versatile space is flooded with natural daylight, enhancing the quality of your visuals. With state-of-the-art equipment, including video conferencing capabilities and Clickshare wireless presenting, M1 is ideal for both professional shoots and creative projects. Enjoy spacious, air-conditioned comfort, complimentary tea and coffee, and high-speed Wi-Fi, ensuring a productive environment for your team. Elevate your visual storytelling in a setting that combines modern amenities with a tranquil atmosphere.

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Boardroom

Film and Photo

Bartle House

3,500-capacity industrial filming location with pillar-free space, rigging capabilities, dressing rooms and multiple breakout sheds. From £12,000 per day for exclusive hi

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

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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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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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Standing

Business

The Cotton Sheds

London

Victoria Warehouse 

Victoria Warehouse - The Cotton Sheds

Contemporary art gallery in Manchester's Northern Quarter with adjustable lighting, open floorspace and generous windows, ideal for filming shoots from £70/hour.

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. 



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 vibrant orange walls for workshops and presentations.

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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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Arts

Gallery

esea contemporary

Professional infinity cove green screen studio in Manchester with constant lighting, live keyer preview, and complimentary tech support from £395 daily.

Our Manchester studio especially created for filming rather than photography.  The studio benefits from constant lighting and the cove is freshly painted before every hire.
The infinity cove is a curved wall with no horizon line and allowing any person or object on it to look as though they're floating in space.
Create your own world where the limit is the imagination. Use our live keyer to preview your green screen and use our complimentary one-hour tech support get the most out of the hire studio.
Other colour options for the cove available and lighting is included.

Infinity Cove green screen studio with seamless backdrop for virtual events and hybrid meetings.

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Green screen studio at Infinity Cove, ideal for virtual events and promotional videos.

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Green screen studio at Infinity Cove, perfect for virtual events and presentations.

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Infinity Cove event space with green screen, perfect for virtual meetings and workshops.

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Cozy meeting space with Union Jack decor, ideal for brainstorming sessions and collaboration.

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Infinity Cove

Galleon Studios

Daylight photography studio 5 minutes from Piccadilly Station, ideal for filming with lighting equipment and blank canvas space from £300 per day.

Tanzaro Photography 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, perfect for workshops and gatherings.

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

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Tanzaro Photography Studio

Tanzaro Creative Photography Studio Manchester

1,757 sqft filming studio with 4-metre infinity curve near Media City Manchester. Air-conditioned space with makeup area from £485 weekdays.

Studio Two at Un.titled is a large studio space of 1757 sqft. The studio comes complete with a four meter high infinity curve, private makeup and hair area and changing rooms. 

It is the ideal space for small to medium size productions or photoshoots in a large airy studio, located just round the corner from Media City, Manchester it is in a perfect location situated right next to motorway with great transport links.

It comes with air con, heating, sound system, high speed wi-fi, seating area and dining table.

It is one of the most competitively priced and uniquely designed studios.

Versatile event space with white backdrop for presentations and workshops.

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Versatile minimalist event space in Studio Two, perfect for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Versatile event space with white backdrop, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Versatile event space with white backdrop, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Backstage corridor with wooden walls and red carpet at [Un.titled] Studio event.

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Studio Two 

[Un.titled] Studio

Historic cotton mill daylight studio with infinity cove, white brick walls and wooden floors. Perfect filming location from £240/day in Manchester's largest daylight stud

Ideal venue for kids' birthday parties and photo shoots, Infinity Cove (Studio 2) at Hallam Mill Studio (Truedefinition) offers a unique and expansive creative space perfect for any event. Nestled in a historic Manchester cotton mill, this studio boasts a stunning two-walled white infinity cove, ideal for capturing breathtaking images and videos. With abundant natural light streaming through huge windows, your celebrations or shoots will shine. The studio features a well-equipped kitchen area, a comfortable lounge, and a dedicated makeup room, ensuring a seamless experience for all guests. Additionally, props and room sets are available to enhance your creative vision. Conveniently located near major transport links, Infinity Cove is easily accessible, making it the perfect choice for memorable events. Whether you're planning a vibrant birthday bash or a professional photoshoot, this versatile space caters to all your needs.

Infinity Cove photography studio with 12ft backdrop for product launches and corporate shoots.

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Infinity Cove studio space with overhead lighting for events and filming.

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Infinity Cove studio setup with overhead lighting for professional video events.

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Classroom

Infinity Cove (Studio 2)

Hallam Mill Studio (Truedefinition)

Old Trafford photography studio ideal for filming with ecommerce, gallery and still life setups, plus editing services and lighting equipment from £160/day.

A Photography studio located in Old Trafford, Manchester offering: 
Ecomm shoots 
Elevated gallery shoots 
Still life shoots
Mannequin shooting & ghost editing
Editing offered for all shoots undertaken
Includes lighting equipment, changing room, make-up and hair area, car parking on request.


Versatile event space with clean backdrop for fashion photoshoots and gatherings.

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Modern workspace with sleek bar desk, ideal for fashion meetings and brainstorming.

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A.M London Fashion Ltd

Versatile blank canvas photography studio in Ancoats featuring vintage furniture and 1998 Mercedes SL500, ideal for creative filming shoots from £80/hour.

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

Grade II-listed Georgian mill filming location in Salford with natural light, 60-person capacity, artist studios backdrop, £250 daily hire for creative productions.

We currently have ONE remaining space for short-term and long-term hire. This space is a generous 1700 square foot area located on the sun-drenched top floor of New Islington Mill. Accessibility is a priority, and the space is fully equipped with a lift to this space.

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

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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 for workshops and networking events.

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

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

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New Islington Mill Space 2

New Islington Mill

Versatile photography studio in trendy Ancoats with production suite, make-up area and kitchen facilities, ideal for filming shoots from £50 per hour.

Although it isn't large enough for full scale markets, studio two can work very well for brands and events to develop intrigue around a new product or activity.

Open to the public and with access from the street up the stairs you can easily create pop up sales and exhibitions with signage outside and directions to the studio we have had a series of great pop ups generate a lot of interest!  

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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Pop-up

Studio 2

Spectrum Studios

300-capacity outdoor pop-up venue in New Bailey, Manchester, ideal for filming street scenes and brand activations, £750 daily hire with disabled access.

Our stunning event spaces provide an elegant canvas for bringing your occasion to life. The Georgian and Adams Suites at The Dilly are perfect for a variety of events, from religious celebrations to milestone birthdays and engagements. Nestled in a prime location between Piccadilly and Regent Street, our luxurious hotel offers a sophisticated backdrop for your gathering. Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary Wi-Fi, and take advantage of our exceptional amenities, including a stunning indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness facilities. With iconic attractions like Oxford Street, Bond Street, and Covent Garden just a short stroll away, your guests will appreciate the convenience of our central location. Let our dedicated team ensure your event is memorable and stress-free, allowing you to focus on celebrating your special occasion.

Vibrant outdoor family event in Stanley Square with colorful balloons and community spirit.

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Vibrant bee performers at Stanley Square for family-friendly outdoor events.

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Vibrant Stanley Square venue with canal, ideal for outdoor networking events.

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Vibrant outdoor event setup with a branded food truck in Stanley Square.

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Vibrant outdoor venue in Stanley Square, perfect for festivals and community events.

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WHOLE VENUE

Stanley Square

Grade II listed Gothic monastery with cathedral-like grandeur, versatile filming spaces for 50-700 people, atmospheric lighting rig, from £775 per hour.

The Exclusive Use Venue Hire at The Monastery is a stunning and award-winning space that offers a magnificent setting for a wide range of events. With its Gothic architecture, urban chic ambiance, and versatile spaces, it is perfect for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and more. The venue's exclusive use policy ensures privacy and flexibility for event organizers, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a unique and memorable event experience.

Elegant wedding venue in Manchester Monastery with dramatic lighting and intimate decor.

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Elegant Manchester Monastery venue with floral decor, ideal for weddings and events.

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Elegant wedding ceremony at Manchester Monastery with floral decor and modern design.

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Elegant Manchester Monastery venue with stained glass, perfect for weddings and upscale events.

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Exclusive Use Venue Hire in Manchester Monastery with purple lighting, ideal for weddings and events.