Venue Hire

Manchester Art Gallery ExteriorRaqib Shaw, Whimsy, In the Gallery Entrance HallGallery Entrance Hall decorated by Raqib Shaw Gallery Entrance Hall decorated by Raqib Shaw

Offers at Manchester Art Gallery

The gallery is a stunning location to host any type of event all year round, but it is looking particularly beautiful at the moment. This is thanks to some fantastic floral installations by artist Raqib Shaw, outside and inside the building.

As you can see from the images above, the gallery looks like an enchanted forest, giving you a ready-made theme for your event for free.

To stretch your budget even further, we have a range of spring offers:

4 canapes from our menu plus 2 glasses of sparkling wine per person £12+VAT (usual price £16.50+VAT)

3 item bowl food menu plus 2 glasses of wine or beer per person £18+VAT (usual price £24.80+VAT)

Dinner package: a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three course dinner with coffee and half a bottle of wine at the table £39+VAT per person (usual price £48.60+VAT)

1 extra hour free after 10:00pm (usual price £295)

In-house AV free of charge (usual price £75+VAT)

Half price daytime room hire to Manchester City Council clients

Breakfast offers
Tea, coffee and breakfast muffin £4.75+VAT
Choose from locally sourced bacon or sausage or free range egg on a Lancashire Oven Bottom Muffin

Lighter breakfast option £5.75+VAT
Croissants, pastries, seasonal fruit platter and yoghurt with tea, coffee and fresh orange juice

Lunch offer
Chefs choice of hot and cold buffet for £9.75+VAT
Includes sandwiches, salads, homemade lemonade and dessert

Afternoon tea
Tea, coffee and homemade scone £3.50+VAT
with homemade jam and clotted cream

(NB. Venue hire is extra)

We think that you would be hard pressed to find a more perfect location at such affordable pricing. Do get in touch with us if you would like to know more and remember, these offers are for a limited time only* **, so book early to avoid disappointment.

* Flower installations are in place until the 27th May 2013

** Catering offers are valid for events taking place up until the 30th September 2013, all other offers are until 30th June 2013.

What’s the occasion?

Whether you’re planning a business or private event, Manchester Art Gallery, with its magnificent Victorian architecture sitting alongside a contemporary glass Atrium is the perfect location. Our gallery is Manchester’s premier arts venue, it is central, versatile and unique.

Hold your business meeting, conference, workshop or seminar in our purpose-built Lecture room, organise a special evening event alongside outstanding art collections in a superb Victorian or contemporary setting or come to a beautiful and unforgettable location for your wedding or civil partnership.

To find out more

Contact the Events team to discuss hiring Manchester Art Gallery and bespoke hire packages.

Tel: +44 (0)161 235 8866/62
Email: eventsteam@manchester.gov.uk

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"Thank-you for organising our event. This is the fourth event I've delivered across the country and this has been the best venue. All of our needs were anticipated, all was very professional and the willingness of the staff to be helpful made our day run smoothly. I would definitely recommend the venue."

Sarah Camm, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.

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