Weddings and civil ceremonies
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
Conferences, meetings and seminars
