Concert Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of concert venues average £2000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• Stoller Hall at Stoller Hall in Manchester City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue and helpful staffs...’

• Cultplex at CULTPLEX in Cheetham Hill - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Jules who I communicated with about booking the space was so helpful and wonderful. Fab venue, fab staff...’

• Main Venue at Band on the Wall in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
  Venue said: You'll have access to backstage dressing rooms, a load-in entrance, and a platform lift connected to the stage. The room is equipped with a projector screen and a full lighting rig, and offers options for recording and streaming.

You'll find concert venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manchester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• SITU at The Alan on 18 Princess Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The night itself was amazing, bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!’
• The Green Room at Definitely Maybe Bar on 52 Church Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The venue itself is a good size with a great atmosphere.’
• The Live Room at Area Manchester on 50 Sackville Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Would recommend anyone to hire this venue...’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for concert venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller concert venues usually fit up to 100 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Snug Semi-private Lounge at Yotel Manchester Deansgate, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Overall a great experience on a busy Saturday at a fabulous venue in the heart of Manchester City centre.’

• Victoria Suite at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, rated 4.5/5 - function room for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘the venue internally was beautiful, the service on the night was very good and overall value was great too.’

• Whole Space at The Rose and Monkey, rated 5/5 - pub for 90 guests
  Venue said: The ground floor is divided into 2 spaces, both central to the bar - one with a small stage and the second a smaller snug space. There is also a separate reading room upstairs complete with projector perfect for smaller group...

Cheap concert venues in Manchester start from £50 hire fee per hour or £500 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• WT THEATRE at Central Performing Arts Studios & Theatre, from £50 hire fee per hour (up to 100 guests standing)
  Venue said: The venue is a multi-function theatre with a café bar and 5 studios. The main theatre holds 138–200 seated, with 4 dressing rooms, stage lighting and sound, and a bar area.

• Main Bar at 532 Bar & Kitchen, from £500 hire fee per event (up to 300 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Main Bar is the perfect venue for a variety of events, including live music performances, private functions, catered events, and more. Designed to offer a versatile and dynamic space, the Main Bar provides all the amenities...

• 2nd Floor Area at The Washhouse, from £30 per person (up to 120 guests standing)
  Venue said: Manchester's top secret bar and entertainment venue, hidden behind an old laundrette. Pick up the phone, use the password, and enter through a door in a vending machine.

• Arenas - Large-scale venues perfect for major concerts and international tours, such as the AO Arena Manchester near Manchester Victoria Station.
• Theatres - Historic spaces with great acoustics and rowed seating, like The Empty Space in Salford Quays.
• Music Halls - Classic venues with rich histories and lavish decor, such as the Albert Hall in Deansgate.
• Clubs and Bars - Exciting venues with intimate settings ideal for up-and-coming artists and smaller gigs, like The Whiskey Jar in the Northern Quarter.
• Studio Spaces - Live music spaces with recording or streaming capabilities, such as Studio 1 at G6 Film Studios in Salford.
• Converted Spaces: Unique locations like old churches and warehouses that provide a distinctive charm, such as The Stables near St. John's Gardens.
• Outdoor Venues - Open-air spaces combine fresh air and a customisable layout, perfect for summer concerts, like Un.titled Studio in Salford Quays.