Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester M2

The award-winning Manchester Art Gallery is a visually stunning venue for events with its beautiful architecture and 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 weddings, celebrations, business meetings, networking sessions and conferences. Located in the heart of the city centre, the gallery guarantees to impress your guests.

The Victorian Hall is the original grand entrance to the Royal Institution. Filled with natural light from the expansive skylights, and artworks from the collection, guests will enjoy the period features of the imposing Victorian architecture. Utilise our in-house equipment to wash the space with coloured lighting, add a bar, a twinkling dance floor, a string quartet or even a brass band to welcome your guests!

Capacities: Dining 50 / Reception 100

The Atrium connects the old and the new buildings of Manchester Art Gallery, creating a contemporary space filled with light. At night, the Atrium transforms to become a striking event space. It’s the perfect space for drinks receptions and dining. The Atrium is fully equipped with two large ceiling flown plasma screens and integrated PA system ideal for presentations and awards ceremonies or for ensuring those embarrassing childhood photos are seen by all during your wedding breakfast!

Capacities: Theatre 150 / Dining 120 / Reception 200

Galleries 3 to 10 show works from the Manchester Art Gallery collection on a number of themes. From the first painting ever bought for the collection, through to recently acquired contemporary works, these galleries hold a trove of fascinating art and design, making a fabulous surrounding for your special event. Wine and dine your guests in these beautiful spaces and really give them something to talk about.

Capacities: Dining 80 / Reception 300

Gallery Café is flexible and relaxed featuring huge windows, panelled walls and period features enhanced by historical colours from our supporters Farrow & Ball.

Capacities: Cabaret 50 / Dining 100 / Reception 150

Daytime Meeting & Event Spaces. There are 4 spaces available to hire during the daytime including the Lecture room which is a modern, purpose-built event space for conferences, lunches, small exhibitions and product launches to Gallery 16 with its Iconic views of Manchester by famed local artists, L.S. Lowry and Adolphe Valette.

Capacities: Theatre 120 / Cabaret 50 / Dining 60 / Reception 100

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