The Empty Space

Event Venue

#32 of 183 Birthday Party venues in Manchester
  3 reviews  – 
48 Kansas Avenue Media City Salford Greater Manchester, Manchester, M50 2GL
Salford
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Spaces for hire at The Empty Space

Green Room
Event Venue
·
Private space
20 seats
Book 3 hr. minimum
The Green Room is a medium sized rehearsal space upstairs which can also be used as a dressing room or rehearsal or up to 10 adults. “We wanted to build a place that everyone could use, to attend and perform in without feeling they had to wear their Sunday best, it’s a place for the next-door neighbour, the accomplished actor, someone just start...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

Bar & Cafe
Event Venue
·
Private space
25 seats
25 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
The Front Room featuring a bar area is a large space and it can be used as the front of house with a bar or just an extra rehearsal space. The bar area has recently been refurbished, and the bar is licensed. A disabled-access toilet is also available. We pride ourselves on being one of the friendliest theatres in Manchester and Salford!

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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Theatre, event space
Event Venue
·
Private space
150 seats
180 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
The Theatre space at the Empty Space offers a spacious performance area for various kinds of events, shows, and productions. The space has been successful in hosting both professional and amateur performers, as well as in being the perfect blank canvas for events like college graduate shows. The Theatre can also be utilised as a rehearsal space. ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

Entire Venue
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
155 seats
150 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
The Empty Space is a hidden gem, a black box theatre, offering substantial space for performers and audiences but retaining an intimate feel. Situated close to the MediaCityUK studios, with free parking and good transport links, we have welcomed audiences to plays, comedy, musicals, performance poetry, recitals and showcases; it’s the ideal venue...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

Yoga Pilates
Event Venue
·
Private space
20 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
A great space for yoga and Pilates with heating . It can accommodate up to 15 - 18 comfortably providing and intimate space. The space also has floor to ceiling mirrors. It is a private space within a small venue with free parking outside, it is convenient located within an industrial estate and is close to public transport links as well as being ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

Explore other spaces in the area

48 Kansas Avenue Media City Salford Greater Manchester, Manchester, M50 2GL
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Bus Trafford Wharf Road 0.6 mi
  • Bus Sir Alex Ferguson Way 0.8 mi
  • Bus Waterside (Stop B) 0.9 mi
  • Train Salford Crescent 1.1 mi
  • Train Manchester United Football Ground 1.1 mi
  • Taxi The Lowry Taxi Rank 0.5 mi
  • Taxi Quantum Taxis 0.5 mi
Parking
  • Parking Co-op Carpark - Media City, university of salford, Prestwood Rd, Salford 0.3 mi
  • Parking MediaCityUK Cycle Hub - university of salford, Salford 0.3 mi
Hotels
  • Holiday Inn Manchester - Mediacityuk, an IHG Hotel 0.3 mi
  • Premier Inn Manchester Salford Media City hotel 0.3 mi
  • Trivelles Eccles 0.4 mi
  • Totelecom Limited 0.5 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50–£160 hire fee per hour
Green Room
10:00 – 22:30
from £100 hire fee per hour
Bar & Cafe
15:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Theatre, event space
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
Yoga Pilates
7:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50–£160 hire fee per hour
Green Room
10:00 – 22:30
from £100 hire fee per hour
Bar & Cafe
15:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Theatre, event space
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
Yoga Pilates
7:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50–£160 hire fee per hour
Green Room
10:00 – 22:30
from £100 hire fee per hour
Bar & Cafe
15:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Theatre, event space
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
Yoga Pilates
7:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Thursday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50–£160 hire fee per hour
Green Room
10:00 – 22:30
from £100 hire fee per hour
Bar & Cafe
15:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Theatre, event space
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
9:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
Yoga Pilates
7:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Friday
7:00 – 1:00
from £50–£160 hire fee per hour
Green Room
10:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Bar & Cafe
15:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Theatre, event space
9:00 – 1:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
Yoga Pilates
7:00 – 21:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 – 3:00
from £50–£160 hire fee per hour
Green Room
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Bar & Cafe
15:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Theatre, event space
9:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
14:00 – 3:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
Yoga Pilates
10:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Sunday
9:00 – 3:00
from £50–£160 hire fee per hour
Green Room
9:00 – 22:30
from £100 hire fee per hour
Bar & Cafe
15:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Theatre, event space
14:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
14:00 – 23:00
from £160 hire fee per hour
Yoga Pilates
10:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Facilities and catering options

Up to 180
standing
Up to 155
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
In-house catering
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
3.5
LF
Louis F.
October 2023
Event Space · 150 guests
Jo and the staff are lovely, Great team and we have booked two more shows at the venue next year.
4.7
AI
Ayomide I.
February 2023
Excellent communication
Very lovely lady, quick to respond and very accommodative of all our requests. The venue is such a beautiful place
5.0

About The Empty Space

The Empty Space is a unique and custom-built theatre space, housed in an old industrial unit just five minutes from the main studio block at MediaCity.

From its inception in December 2016, the venue has developed into a popular performance space, hosting a variety of professional and amateur productions throughout the year (including GM Fringe), college graduate shows, comedy nights, music recitals, showcases, training, and rehearsals, as well as being home to Footlights Theatre.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Empty Space, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Free parking is available on-site: 20 spaces
  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Empty Space:

  • Entire Venue hosting 120 guests: £240

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Empty Space is located at 48 Kansas Avenue Media City Salford Greater Manchester, in the Salford Quays district of Manchester.