Cocktail parties receptions & dinners

Make your event unforgettable

Dine and dance against a stunning backdrop in our glass atrium. Mix and mingle amidst the grand Victorian entrance hall. Pick a blank canvas: our simple, elegant gallery cafe. Or host your event in our lavish Pre-Raphaelite gallery, where your guests can enjoy a private view of our famous collection of art.

Let us know your thoughts for the event and we’ll advise you on the ideal space.

Download our Events Pack for more information about the wonderful range of options for your event.

Contact the Events team to discuss hiring Manchester Art Gallery and bespoke hire packages.

Tel: +44 (0)161 235 8866/62
Email: eventsteam@manchester.gov.uk

Venue capacity

Glass Atrium   Grand entrance hall  
Dinner  50-120 Dinner  20-40
Dinner dance  50-100 Dinner dance  -
Reception  50-200 Reception  100
Disabled access  Yes Disabled access  Yes
Overall size  135m² Overall size  116m²


Gallery cafe
  Pre-Raphaelite gallery
 
Dinner  50-100 Dinner  -
Dinner dance  50-90 Dinner dance  -
Reception  50-150 Reception  50-300
Disabled access  Yes Disabled access  Yes
Overall size  130m² Overall size  294m²

Picture Gallery

Evening event in the atrium

View our spaces here.

Contact Us

Manchester Art Gallery events team
For details on availability, menus and further information.