The Atrium at Manchester Art Gallery

Event Space in a Gallery
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Private space
Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
Chinatown, Manchester

About this space

An impressive contemporary space, the Atrium is well-suited to hosting corporate dinners for 120, charity balls for 100, or evening receptions, presentations and product launches for up to 200.

It features plenty of natural light and a flexible room layout which can be configured in a variety of ways.

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Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Manchester Art Gallery is a stunning venue and would provide a beautiful and totally out of the ordinary venue for your Christmas party this year.
Situated in the heart of the city, the Gallery offers a convenient location for you and your guests.
Christmas Party
£35.50 per person
This package includes:
• Venue hire (6-10pm)
• 3 canapés per person
• 2 glasses of fizz or festive cocktails per person
• PA system
• Uplighters

Minimum of 100 guests
Additional hours, until 1am, available at £695.00+vat per hour
Christmas Dinner
£90 per person
This package includes:
• Venue hire (6-11pm)
• Arrival drink (fizz or festive cocktail)
• Half a bottle of wine at dinner
• 3 course festive meal
• PA system in Galleries and Atrium
• Uplighters

Minimum of 60 guests
Additional hours, until 1am, available at £695.00+vat per hour

Wedding Offers

The Grade One Listed building is a landmark space that is home to the very best in art and design and the perfect place for your wedding celebrations. Your guests will be treated to a cultural experience, immersed in world renowned artworks as you celebrate your romantic journey.
Wedding ceremony and reception
£5100 total
Home to our collection of artworks by LS Lowry and Valette, Gallery 16 is a stunning and unique space for you to say your vows. After the ceremony, the lavish Pre-Raphaelite Galleries are available for exclusive use for your drinks reception and/or wedding breakfast.
Alternatively, the Atrium also makes a great space for your wedding breakfast or evening reception.

Venue hire from 4-11pm from £5,100 (inc vat). Includes ceremony room, drinks reception in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, dinner in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries or Atrium, party in Atrium or Gallery Café

Ceremonies from 4pm in Gallery 16
Ceremonies from 6pm in other spaces
Wedding ceremony
£2640 total
Say 'I do' surrounded by world-famous artworks of LS Lowry or amongst the splendour of our Pre-Raphaelite Galleries. After the ceremony, you and your guests can move through the gallery to celebrate with a drinks reception and canapés.

2.5 hour venue hire from £2,640 (inc vat)
Ceremonies from 4pm in Gallery 16
Ceremonies from 6pm in other spaces
Wedding reception
£3300 total
Includes drinks reception in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, dinner in Pre-Raphaelite Galleries or Atrium, party in Atrium or Gallery Café

Venue hire 6-11pm from £3,300 (inc vat)

Filming and Photography Offers

Commerical photography
£100 total
Prices per hour, depending on crew size and exclusive use.
From £100+vat per hour
Commercial filming
£300 per person
Prices per hour, depending on crew size and exclusive access.
From £300+vat per hour

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.
The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £650.00

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

External catering with a further charge of £1,800 + vat
Canapes from £12.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £22.00 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £45.00 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Tuesday
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.
The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £650.00

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

External catering with a further charge of £1,800 + vat
Canapes from £12.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £22.00 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £45.00 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Wednesday
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.
The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £650.00

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

External catering with a further charge of £1,800 + vat
Canapes from £12.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £22.00 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £45.00 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Thursday
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.
The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £650.00

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

External catering with a further charge of £1,800 + vat
Canapes from £12.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £22.00 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £45.00 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Friday
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.
The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £650.00

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

External catering with a further charge of £1,800 + vat
Canapes from £12.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £22.00 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £45.00 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Saturday
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.
The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £650.00

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

External catering with a further charge of £1,800 + vat
Canapes from £12.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £22.00 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £45.00 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Sunday
18:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £834 hire fee per hour
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £3300 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Atrium it is possible to hire The Gallery Cafe and Victorian Entrance Hall at no additional charge.
The Atrium can be hired along with the Victorian Galleries at a supplement of £650.00

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

External catering with a further charge of £1,800 + vat
Canapes from £12.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £22.00 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £45.00 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 130
Cabaret
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
British, European cuisine
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Projector
Whiteboard

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Evening hire is generally from 6pm with access to set up from 5pm once the gallery closes
Hire is available until 1am
We are located approx. one mile from Piccadilly train station and the nearest tram stop is just across the road at St Peters Square.
We can help make recommendations for suppliers, from hotels to entertainment, equipment to event planners.

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Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(64 reviews and ratings - )

LM
Laura M.
July 2023
Party · 50 guests
We loved the space and the staff were so accommodating to our needs! Debbie was a star and she really helped us sort everything we needed! We had just the right amount of space we needed with additional space for teas and coffees in the foyer. Thanks so much for having us!

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The wifi didn't really hold out for the event we hosted.

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4.2
TG
Thorrun G.
December 2022
Christmas Party · 60 guests
Everything, fantastic team. We had an amazing night!

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5.0
AY
Abs Y.
January 2019
Corporate Party · 70 guests
Fantastic service and organisation. Lovely space for our work party and meal.

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5.0
JH
Jane H.
May 2019
Meeting · 30 guests
5.0

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About Manchester Art Gallery

Beautiful architecture. Light filled spaces. Home to one of the country's finest collections of art, design and fashion.

Manchester Art Gallery is an inspired choice for private events, weddings, business meetings, networking sessions and conferences.

Located in the heart of the city centre, the gallery provides a perfect backdrop to extraordinary events.

With facilities ranging from a purpose built lecture room to on-site catering, and with our team ready to tailor packages to suit your needs, hosting your event at Manchester Art Gallery is hassle free.

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