Gallery 16 at Manchester Art Gallery

Gallery

Private space

About this space

Drinks receptions, dinners and wedding ceremonies are held among the atmospheric paintings by Lowry and Valette.
Gallery 16 provides a unique and fabulous setting for you and your guests.

Event offers and packages

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

£2640 per person

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 ceremony and reception

£5100 per person

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

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 23:00

from £2394–£3300 hire fee

Per session

18:00 – 20:00

from £2394

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £3300

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £2700

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £12.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £45.00pp + vat

Wine list available on request

Tuesday

9:00 – 23:00

from £2394–£3300 hire fee

Per session

18:00 – 20:00

from £2394

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £3300

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £2700

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £12.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £45.00pp + vat

Wine list available on request

Wednesday

9:00 – 23:00

from £2394–£3300 hire fee

Per session

18:00 – 20:00

from £2394

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £3300

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £2700

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £12.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £45.00pp + vat

Wine list available on request

Thursday

9:00 – 23:00

from £2394–£3300 hire fee

Per session

18:00 – 20:00

from £2394

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £3300

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £2700

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £12.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £45.00pp + vat

Wine list available on request

Friday

9:00 – 23:00

from £2394–£3300 hire fee

Per session

18:00 – 20:00

from £2394

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £3300

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £2700

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £12.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £45.00pp + vat

Wine list available on request

Saturday

9:00 – 23:00

from £2394–£3300 hire fee

Per session

18:00 – 20:00

from £2394

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £3300

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £2700

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £12.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £45.00pp + vat

Wine list available on request

Sunday

9:00 – 23:00

from £2394–£3300 hire fee

Per session

18:00 – 20:00

from £2394

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £3300

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £2700

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Canapes from £12.00pp + vat
Three course dinner from £45.00pp + vat

Wine list available on request

Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 120

Dining

up to 60

Theatre

up to 120

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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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.