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From£250/hr
Central Bar and Basement | Manchester | Production

Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon200

Bar

...filming and photography based in the city centre of Manchester. The space comes with all tables and chairs and also a small performance space. This venue would be perfect for larger and independent filming companies to use. We are more than happy if you need...
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From£150/hr
Large and Bright Manchester Bar | Production

Manchester, England

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon100

Bar

...filming and photography based in the city centre of Manchester. The space comes with all tables and chairs and also a small performance space. This venue would be perfect for larger and independent filming companies to use. We are more than happy if you need...
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From£80/hr
Industrial Open Plan Studio - Great for Pop Ups, Exhibitions & Creative Events

Ancoats, Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon100

Studio

...for behind the scenes or storage for your event. The space is a unique events space, great for; Art Exhibit, Live Music Performance, Creative Events Only - Workshops, Wellness/Fitness Events, Corporate Events, Pop-Ups / Brand Activations All studios have access to the kitchen and W/C facilities...
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From£25/hr
pixdora.com - Wide and curved photo studio + Green Screen

Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England

5.0(15)
Venue capacity icon5

Studio

Wide and curved photo studio + Green Screen + 3/4 way lighting and the natural light option is available. We also have a professional photographer available to fulfil your needs or if you need a camera you can hire it for an additional fee. The...
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From£25/hr
Light airy studio space

Prestwich, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon25

Pilates Studio

...Large matted (750sq ft) Pilates studio suitable for yoga, Pilates, gymnastics, dance, <b>performance and photo shoots. Lovely large windows on 2 sides flood the room with lots of natural light. There is a smaller adjoining studio with coat/shoes storage and 3 Pilates Reformers. Toilet and...
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From£150/hr
Pink Y2k Photography Studio With Natural Light

4.4 miles from Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon20

Studio

Indigo Dreams Studio. ...Fujifilm GFX 100-s, and also on DSLR with a canon 6d.  Clients I have worked with fashion brands, influencers, models, artists, performers, business owners and more, shooting their content, music videos and portfolios...
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From£25/hr
Cool Industrial Natural Light and Flash Studio

6 miles from Manchester, England

4.9(10)
Venue capacity icon20

Studio

...off the M60 in Stockport. Designed with dance photographers in mind, our wooden panel floor with grippy matt paint is a great performance floor for comfortable movement. With a cool, industrial look and huge windows, we are a perfect destination for dance, fashion, portrait and...
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Find performances and rehearsal spaces in Manchester

Live music, concerts, rehearsals, and auditions all require a space with the right acoustics and amenities to go well. Without soundproofing, a large stage, professional lighting, or other additions, even a quality performance won't go as well as it could. Fortunately, Manchester is north England's center for the arts, making it a prime destination for hosting a performance.
You'll find performance and audition spaces here suitable for all art forms. There are intimate recital and comedy venues in the basements of bars, clubs, and restaurants. Or you could reserve a historic theater that seats thousands for international orchestras. Some performance spaces are a part of larger educational or arts complexes while others are stand alone facilities. Let's check out what Manchester has to offer!

Discover unique performance spaces in Manchester

The best way to make your performance truly memorable is to choose a space that's unique and includes the right amenities. Independent theaters like CULTPLEX have auditoriums and stages open for comedy nights, concerts, rehearsals and other events. With over 1,000 square meters of space and seating for 114 guests, CULTPLEX at GRUB handles everything from the acoustics to catering. It's an ideal performance space for small to midsize special events.
If you need more space for a large capacity performance, check out Band on the Wall on Swan St. This live music venue has multiple performance spaces, including a main event hall with seating for up to 500 guests. The space has a PA system, mezzanine viewing platform, backstage dressing rooms, a full lighting rig, and other essentials for a successful professional performance.
Smaller performances like recitals and comedy nights can be held inside Manchester restaurants, pubs, lounges, and clubs. The main dining or drinking area can be reserved for the event and an area of the room can easily be equipped with a stage, microphone, speakers, and other essentials.

Explore Manchester performance space rentals

Performance space rentals in Manchester are typically booked by the hour or by the day. The number of guests you need space for may also affect how much you pay. The largest performance spaces offer great value, however. You'll typically have more than one performance hall to work with, giving guests multiple ways to have a good time! Consider YES, a live music venue with several venues under one roof, including a beer garden, rooftop terrace, and basement club.

Reviews for performance spaces

Lana B.
Westside Black Box Space
The space was perfect for my dance performance. The staff was very accommodating and professional and the event went off without a hitch. The executive director Leo was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The reception space is pretty awesome and it opens up to the outside which was a really nice...
Terrius H.
Huge Event Space near Wrigley Field
work with, providing prompt responses and ensuring the staff on the day of the event were helpful and courteous. We had catered food, engaging performers, and a lively crowd of about 50-60 guests. The venue graciously provided a backroom for the performers to change outfits, and everyone left feeling...
Trevi F.
Music recital, live performance, presentation, meeting, workshop, party, rehearsal space, musical theatre
clean and features a stunning Yamaha piano. My students and their parents really enjoyed the space as well. I will absolutely be booking future performances here...
Howard R.
Music recital, live performance, presentation, meeting, workshop, party, rehearsal space, musical theatre
more helpful. I didn't expect that we would have use of a PA but that was super great for talking and introducing the performers. And the sound quality was excellent. Thank you for allowing us to use the table to put refreshments on. Really nice Yamaha grand piano, elevated...
Jake T.
Indie Theater Space With Chandeliers, Stage Lights, and Purple Focus Wall
Hidden Gem for Performers! If you're searching for an affordable and well-equipped venue for your next performance, look no further than this space. The affordability of this space is unmatched in the city, making it a fantastic choice for emerging artists and small productions. It provides a cost...
Jake T.
Indie Theater Space With Chandeliers, Stage Lights, and Purple Focus Wall
in early when the previous renters left ahead of schedule. The venue itself is fantastic, equipped with all the necessary amenities for a successful performance. From the lighting to the sound system, everything worked flawlessly. Overall, I give this space a 10/10. I am definitely planning to return and highly...
Caleb Y.
Historic Small Town Center Basement Space
great space. Very helpful that it already had lights available, so we didn’t have to bring ours. We filmed an acoustic music performance video and it worked well for us. Adele was very communicative, helpful and responsive. Great studio...
Govind K.
Blank Canvas Equipped Meeting Space in Hackney Downs
Easy to access, clean and with ample space for our dancers to rehearse an upcoming performance