Weddings and civil ceremonies

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Manchester Art Gallery is a beautiful and unforgettable setting for weddings and civil ceremonies, and the galleries and artworks provide a backdrop for photographs which is second to none.

Ceremonies are held amongst the paintings in the much-loved Lowry and Valette gallery, which provides an exclusive setting for you and your guests. After the ceremony, your wedding party can celebrate with drinks in the romantic Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, followed by dinner and dancing in the glass Atrium or the Gallery Restaurant.

Our event managers will guide you through the planning process, and our caterers will work with you to ensure that you and your guests have a truly memorable and distinctive wedding experience.

Complimentary Manchester Art Gallery Friends membership

All couples getting married at our gallery receive a years complimentary Manchester Art Gallery Friends membership. Find out more about the benefits of Friends membership here.

What our newlyweds say

"You guys were great!! I can honestly say that we truly had a fantastic day, couldn't fault a single thing and every detail was perfect. The venue, the food, the organisation, the service exceeded what we wanted for the day. You made our day really special from start to finish."

Rob O'Hara 2010

"The gallery staff deserve additional praise for going the extra mile in relation to ensuring the whole event went smoothly. All of our guests were impressed with the venue and the smooth transitions between the different locations within the gallery. Thank you very much for helping us make a memorable day."

Wedding couple 2010

To find out more

Call the Events Team to discuss your exact requirements, and we will advise you on which combination of event spaces would work best for your special day.

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

Venue Capacity

Atrium

 

Entrance Hall

 

Dinner

 50-110

Dinner

 20-40

Dinner dance

 50-110

Dinner dance

 -

Reception

 50-200

Reception

 100

Disabled access

 Yes

Disabled access

 Yes

Overall size

 135m²

Overall size

 116m²



Restuarant

 

Pre-Raphaelite Galleries

 

Dinner

 50-100

Dinner

 -

Dinner dance

 50-100

Dinner dance

 -

Reception

 50-150

Reception

 50-300

Disabled access

 Yes

Disabled access

 Yes

Overall size

 130m²

Overall size

 294m²


Evening events

Evening event at Manchester Art Gallery
A range of distinctive spaces for evening events with a difference.

Conferences, meetings and seminars

Venue hire at Manchester Art Gallery
A versatile Lecture Room to accommodate all types of daytime events.

Filming and photography

A wide range of exciting and dramatic locations.