Festival Venues for Hire in Manchester

In Manchester, prices of festival 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 from November 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), the best options include:

• 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...’

• The Dome at The Dome in Castlefield - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: Situated in Spinningfields, Manchester, The Dome is Manchester’s first rooftop dome venue and one of the most unique spaces in the venue hire market.

• The Pitch Gallery at National Football Museum in City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: Our city center location, right next to Manchester Victoria, in Cathedral Gardens, makes us an easily accessible and show-stopping venue for your event.

You'll find festival 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 (November 2025):

These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• The Pitch Gallery at National Football Museum on Corporation Street - 0.4 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Our city center location, right next to Manchester Victoria, in Cathedral Gardens, makes us an easily accessible and show-stopping venue for your event.
• The Dome at The Dome on 21-23 Quay Street ABC Building Rooftop - 0.5 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Situated in Spinningfields, Manchester, The Dome is Manchester’s first rooftop dome venue and one of the most unique spaces in the venue hire market.
• Entire Projekts Skatepark at Projekts Skatepark on 97 London Road - 0.6 mi from centre.
  Venue said: All indoor spaces are air-conditioned. The facility is licenced to sell alcohol and host music events. It is situated under the Mancunian Way flyover in Manchester city centre.

In Manchester, you can organise music events featuring genres like rock, indie, electronic, and jazz or celebrate culinary delights by bringing together popular street food shops, craft beer, wine, and artisanal food vendors from the region. Additionally, you can host cultural festivals highlighting art, film, literature, and theatre or outdoor events such as sports tournaments and community fairs. The city also offers opportunities to attract attendees with unique and niche festivals, such as vintage markets, comic book conventions, or sustainability expos.

The peak season for hiring venues for festivals in Manchester spans May to September. This timeframe aligns with the city's renowned festivals, including the Parklife Festival in June, the Manchester International Festival, held every two years in July, and Manchester Pride in August. Due to the large number of events and attendees, demand for festival locations is at its peak during these months. If you're organising a festival during this time, We recommend booking your venue at least 8 months to a year in advance to secure your desired location and date!