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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£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£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

...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(9)
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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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

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

Angie S.
Artist Sky Loft Penthouse, Spacious Deck, Views
the day of our rental. The space was just as beautiful and charming as advertised if not more. NYFA College of Film, Media and Performing Arts held an Acting Masterclass and general information session for locals. I would book this space again without a doubt. Peggy and her partner Jeremy...
Jen T.
Beautiful Open Meeting Space
had plenty of space to move. There were tables and chairs for people to sit at, the kids utilized the carpet space, our fairy performer used the stage. She also commented it was such a special party and place and had been doing kids parties for 10 years! We did...
Justine W.
Inviting Downtown Event Space
Carina B was most gracious and helpful. She and her team performed above and beyond my expectations. This event space was warm, inviting and well worth the money. Will definitely book again if needed...
Jake T.
Indie Theater Space With Chandeliers, Skylight, 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...
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
All In-House Ent. T.
Bright 1,200 sq ft Dance Studio w/ Green Screen Curtain
The space was perfect for our performance rehearsal and Don was incredibly helpful in allowing us to set up and get started. We will definitely book again in the future...
Rachel B.
Rehearsal Space in SoHo loft
My students had a great time performing for each other in the space
Richard P.
Art Space for Music and Dance
This space was wonderful! We had a small poetry / acoustic performance event with about 75 guests and everyone had an amazing time. The space itself was gorgeous, Felicia was incredibly attentive and helpful upon our arrival and we will definitely be booking the space again in the future...