Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
www.manchesterartgallery.org
A unique setting for extraordinary events
A unique setting for extraordinary events
Manchester Art Gallery is an inspired choice for private events, weddings, business meetings, networking sessions and conferences.
Located in the city centre, the Neoclassical surrounds of Manchester Art Gallery provide the 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 hire packages to your exact needs, hosting your event here is also hassle-free.
Find out moreContact the Events Team to discuss hiring Manchester Art Gallery and bespoke hire packages.Call 0161 235 8866 or 0161 235 8862
Email [email protected] www.manchesterartgallery.org
Manchester Art Gallery Mosley StreetManchesterM2 3JL
Beautiful architecture. Light-filled spaces. One of the country’s finest collections of art, design and fashion.
Spaces and places
The joy of Manchester Art Gallery is in its flexibility. From contemporary spaces to traditional, richly hung Victorian galleries, you can choose a setting that best fits your event. Working alongside our Events Team, you’ll be able to select the right space for you, and you’ll be able to personalise or brand it to create a one-off look and feel.
One off extras
Take advantage of what we do best. Book a private tour with one of our expert guides, or an introduction to some of our best-loved artworks, and give your guests a unique experience.
Bespoke food and drink
Our small, dedicated team produced a home-cooked menu on site. From canapés and fine dining to buffet suppers, we can create exactly the menu you’d like.
Evening Events
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Evening Events
Enjoy the run of the gallery after hours with our exclusive evening events. With the galleries closed to the public, your guests can explore the gallery and its exhibitions at their leisure.
The Atrium
A contemporary, light-filled space
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The Entrance Hall
Victorian grandeur with added architectural drama
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The Restaurant
An open, flexible space bordered by Neoclassical windows
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Pre Raphaelite Galleries
Surround yourself with some of Britain’s finest artworks
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Gallery 10
A beautiful, classical gallery
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Overall size
up to 120up to 100
up to 200135m2
up to 40up to 100
116m2
up to 100up to 80
up to 150up to 120
130m2
up to 300294m2
up to 60up to 100
115m2
Evening Events
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Evening Events
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Daytime Events
Spaces and places
Our lecture room is a flexible, purpose-built conference space that comes with easy to use equipment. While delegates will enjoy being in the heart of a busy, working art gallery, you’ll enjoy a bright, easily accessible room, free WiFi, blackout blinds and flexible layout options. We also have a smaller meeting room that can be used on its own, or for breakout sessions.
One off extras
Take advantage of your location. Ask about our private tours, find out how delegates can get closer to some of the country’s finest displays of art, fashion and design, or speak to us about our package of interactive team building and well-being sessions.
Bespoke food and drink
Our kitchens are on site and everything is freshly made. Work with our chef to create your own bespoke menu or choose from our range of sandwich or buffet options.
Daytime Events
Use our rooms and facilities for easy-running meetings, conferences and seminars, in one of the most accessible spaces in the city centre.
The Lecture Room
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Entrance Hall meeting Room
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up to 100up to 50
up to 30up to 30
86m2
up to 1825m2
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Weddings
Spaces and places
Your ceremony is held within a gallery, with you and your guests surrounded by priceless works of art – and what better setting can there be for the momentous exchanging of vows?
You’ll be able to take advantage of other spaces too, all suited to your individual style and taste.
One off extras
Our Events Team can help with suggestions on room dressing, picking suppliers and ensuring your wedding has a personal touch. Just like our exceptional exhibitions, no two Manchester Art Gallery weddings are ever the same.
Bespoke food and drink
Our kitchens are on site and everything is freshly made. Work with our chef to create your own bespoke menu or choose from our range of three course dinners or buffet options.
Weddings and Civil Partnerships
Brilliant backdrops, a unique location, wonderful food and drink, and the sort of setting that makes for a memorable day: Manchester Art Gallery is a natural choice for weddings and civil partnerships.
Weddings and Civil Partnerships
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Weddings
Pre Raphaelite galleries
Surround yourself with some of Britain’s finest artworks
ReceptionOverall size
Gallery 10
A beautiful gallery setting for your ceremony
Ceremony Overall size
The Atrium
A contemporary, light-filled space
DinnerDinner dance ReceptionOverall size
The Restaurant
An open, flexible space bordered by Neoclassical windows
DinnerDinner dance ReceptionTheatre styleOverall size
up to 300294m2
up to 120 115m2
up to 120up to 100up to 200
135m2
up to 100
up to 80up to 150up to 120
130m2
Tram
To St Peter’s Square or Mosley Street.
Bus
Main nearby bus stops are St Peter’s Square or Piccadilly Gardens. A free Metrolink shuttle bus from Piccadilly Station stops outside the gallery.
Train
To Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Oxford Road.
For more detailed bus, train or tram information ring GMPTE: 0871 200 2233
Car
Car parking is available at NCP car parks on:
Chorlton Street, Chepstow Street, Faulkner Street, Portland Street and Sackville Street, all within five minutes of the gallery.
Parking discounts are available.
Please contact the Events Team for details.
How to find us
15 Manchester Art Gallery
Location
Shane Webber PhotographyNatural & Creative Wedding Photography
Weddings · Events · PortraitsCorporate · Private Parties
Contact Information
T: 07500 872341
W: www.shanewebber.com
Frog FlowersMake your big day special with Frog Flowers
Creating an elegant backdrop for that wonderful day, Frog Flowers provides a bespoke service tailored to your dreams...
You can be confident we will bring a fresh and vibrant style to enhance and complement the unique surroundings of Manchester Art Gallery.
We work closely with our clients and deliver a professional and friendly service; from small and intimate receptions to lavish and extravagant parties, whether it’s contemporary, traditional or quietly minimalist, we will take your ideas and interpret them with creative flair and imagination- so you can relax knowing it’s all in professional hands.
Contact Information
T: 0161 833 3463
W: www.frogflowers.co.uk
Frog @FrogFlowers
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Flowers
Under the Covers is a premium, international function band, suitable for any event where dancing is on the agenda!
Managed by UTC Events, we deliver a product that is professional, fresh, energetic and youthful. What’s more, we aim to be totally unique. Whether the event is for 20 or 20,000 people, our incredible musicians and technical crew will make for a party that will last long in the memory. You WILL be screaming for more!
UTC Events specialise in complete music solutions to your day. Book the evening band to receive fantastic offers on a vast range of daytime performers including string quartets, harpists, solo singers, afternoon duos & trios and production extras such as dance-floor and venue lighting, staging and backdrops.
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Live Music
Contact Information
For further info please call 0161 413 0530 or arrange a visit on site with a UTC representative and your Manchester Art Gallery Co-Ordinator.
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Hotel
Contemporary in design, yet maintaining the unique character of its Grade 2 listed heritage, the Arora Hotel has the perfect location in the heart of Manchester City Centre. Situated on Princess Street and directly opposite Manchester Art Gallery, the hotel is the ideal choice for all your event accommodation needs.
The Arora Hotel Manchester has 141 beautifully furnished bedrooms including Superior Double rooms or Superior Double Double room. Our recently refurnished Premier King-size rooms now include for added luxury espresso coffee machines and docking stations. All bedrooms feature power showers, air conditioning. Thoughtful extra touches such as irons, personal safes, mini coolers, heated mirrors and bathroom speakers. Whether you stay for business or pleasure, comfort comes as standard. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The Arora also boasts the award winning 24 Bar & Restaurant.
The 50 foot aquamarine backlit bar welcomes you with a unique list of signature and classic cocktails mixed by some of the best bar-tenders the city has to offer! Take dinner in the restaurant, relaxing in the Sumptuous booths and relaxed leather seating resting on a sparkling black granite floor and enjoy a meal created using locally sourced, fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Contact Information
T: 0161 236 8999
W: manchester.arorahotels.com
Arora Hotels @AroraHotels
Make your wedding, party or corporate event even more magical. Wow your guests with entertainment from Wizardry.
For over fifteen years, Wizardry Entertainment for Events has impressed guests at venues around the country, with spectacular entertainment designed to complement your unique event, theme or occasion.
From close-up magic to themed dancers and performers, we’re proud to put on a show, and can help you pick the perfect entertainment for your event. Our personal approach ensures you get the timing, tone and execution just right, with bespoke services at competitive prices.
Whether you’re looking for something that really sums up your theme, or a performance that will surprise and amaze your guests, Wizardry Entertainment for Events is here to help. We love a challenge, so if you’ve got a big idea for your wedding, party or corporate event, we’ll work with you to make it happen.
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Entertainment
Most Booked Entertainers at Manchester Art Gallery for Weddings and Events include:
· Quality DJs
· Close Up Magicians
· Caricaturists
· Event MCs
· Fun Casino
· Live musicians
· Singing Waiters
· Themed Dancers
· Under Cover Entertainment
· Paparazzi Photographers
Contact Information
T: 0161 799 7978
W: www.wizardry.co.uk
Contact Information
T: 0161 905 2052M: 0771 845 6054
W: www.kateparkevents.co.uk
Kate Park Events @kateparkevents
Kate Park EventsWedding and event management
Welcome to Kate Park Events - we're a Manchester based event management company that will help you organise your wedding or event.
From start to finish, we give every client a refreshingly personal approach. We only use our experienced contacts and hand picked suppliers so that together, we create that special event that you've always dreamed of.
Whether you are looking for a band, DJ, entertainment, floral decor, bridal flowers, lighting, linen/ chair hire, photographers, photo-booth hire or any other element- we're here to help and impress.
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Event Management
PD CalligraphyWedding and Reception Stationery
25 Manchester Art Gallery
Stationery
Whatever your event, you want to create an inspiring experience. You want the WOW factor. We have the skills, team and experience to create visually stunning and technically impressive corporate and private events. With over 450 years of collective industry experience, we specialise in sound, light, vision, stage, power and media. We will work wherever you want us to – places like hotels, galleries, museums or fields – quite literally anywhere there is an event.
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We are specialists in calligraphy and we create affordable, luxury wedding and reception stationery. Every piece is hand-crafted to order using the highest quality materials, with the aim of making your wedding day as special and as unique as you are. Currently the business operates from a home address, but we regularly attend local and national wedding fairs to exhibit our vast array of products from Save the Dates, to Thank You cards, Table Plans to Place cards, and Signs to Post Boxes. Get in touch to arrange your free, no obligation quotation or to request a personalised sample.
Universal LiveSpecialists in Stage, Sound and Light
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Visual Effects
Contact Information
T: 0161 238 9090
W: www.universal-live.com
Contact Information
T: 07515 594 670
W: www.pdcalligraphy.co.uk
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