Manchester is bursting with creative spaces that you can rent. Whether you're an artist looking to hire a creative studio or a founder looking for a creative office for your team, there's no shortage of choice.

We've listed our selection of the best creative spaces in Manchester. From bohemian lofts to bright and breezy historical buildings, every space is unique but one thing they all have in common is that they're perfect spaces for inspiration to strike. So, just take a look through our list and choose the best creative space for your needs.

Manchester

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

Manchester has a rich and varied history, from its industrial heritage to its role in the UK music scene.

HISTORY

From the historic buildings of the city centre to the iconic Old Trafford stadium, there are plenty of landmarks to discover.

With a lively music scene, a wealth of museums and art galleries, and a diverse range of restaurants, Manchester has plenty to offer.

Creative Spaces

A modern, flexible event space with creative decor, ideal for seminars and conferences.

Live Lounge at Huckletree Ancoats is the perfect space to hold your next event! If you want a location that is really modern and contemporary, then your next seminar, conference, or business meeting will be a new and memorable experience for everyone! The space is also well-equipped and flexible, which means that it will be a great fit for any kind of event, and its fun decor makes for a really creative atmosphere!

Modern event space in Huckletree Ancoats with vibrant geometric wall design.

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Vibrant meeting space with tropical mural for team-building and networking events.

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Vibrant Huckletree wall design in pastel colors for creative meetings and events.

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Modern meeting space in Huckletree Ancoats with soundproof walls for presentations.

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Vibrant meeting space with tropical mural at Huckletree Ancoats for events and gatherings.

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Standing

Business

Live Lounge

Huckletree Ancoats

An event space in a former textile room with projector, but noise from band rehearsals at times.

 The event space is also equipped with a projector and screen. However, between 5pm and 11pm and at weekends, there is some noise from bands rehearsing above the space. As such, during these times we would not recommend screening quiet films or holding a conference which requires absolute silence.

Versatile Kraak Gallery event space with sound console and ambient lighting for performances.

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Art exhibition at Kraak Gallery with open space for networking and engagement.

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Versatile event space in Kraak Gallery with artistic decor for workshops and exhibitions.

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Versatile event space in Kraak Gallery with high ceilings for meetings and workshops.

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Versatile event space in Kraak Gallery with high ceilings, ideal for art exhibitions and meetings.

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Theatre

Screenings

Venue Space

Kraak Gallery

A versatile, relaxed space in historic Swan Buildings. Ideal for events like parties, rehearsals, and meetings.

Our main space on the Ground Floor of historic Swan Buildings is a lovely large room with original period features that is adaptable for a wide range of events. We've hosted open mic nights, parties, choir rehearsals and team Christmas meals and look forward to holding more events in our fantastic space. 

"MACC recently hired Creative Together to hold a Trustee Recruitment Event. The space was ideal for the number of people (40) attending and had a great relaxed, informal vibe which worked well for the event. We would happily use the space again!" - MACC

Festive event space with colorful decor for holiday parties and corporate gatherings.

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Elegant dining area in Creative Together, ideal for small events and meetings.

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Elegant dining setup with gold tablecloths for holiday gatherings at Creative Together.

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Events

Main Space

Creative Together, Swan Buildings

A contemporary art gallery in Manchester with high ceilings and natural light. Ideal for receptions.

The Castlefield Gallery's newly refurbished space boasts double-height ceilings overlooked by a magnificent wooden balcony, floods of natural light from the huge windows spanning across two sides of the gallery and, of course, stunning exhibitions of contemporary visual art. With a standing capacity of 100, the Castlefield Gallery is an exemplary venue to host drinks receptions, Christmas parties and corporate events.

Outdoor conference at Castlefield Gallery with diverse attendees networking.

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Vibrant Castlefield Gallery venue with attendees at a networking art event.

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Attendee engaging with art at Castlefield Gallery, promoting immersive event experiences.

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Whole Venue

Castlefield Gallery

Rustic, sustainable loft space in a renovated mill. Ideal for conferences, workshops, and corporate events.

Located on the top story of Bridge 5 Mill, the Silk Loft's high oak beamed ceiling, exposed red brick walls and wooden floors combine to create a wonderfully warm and inviting environment. With a standing capacity of 100, and 80 in cabaret set up, the Silk Loft is guaranteed to provide a beautiful backdrop and atmosphere for conferences, training workshops, staff away days, networking sessions, film nights and corporate events.

Silk Loft event with engaged audience in rustic venue, perfect for networking and presentations.

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Silk Loft event space in Bridge 5 Mill, ideal for live performances and workshops.

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Silk Loft meeting space with natural light, ideal for presentations and collaboration.

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Silk Loft

Bridge 5 Mill

A versatile wellness studio in Manchester's Spinningfields, ideal for business events and meetings.

This blank canvas private hire space is perfect for all your business event needs.
With a floor to ceiling white wall and projector, strong WiFi and pens and paper available on request, we have all required for a successful business meeting

Intimate dining setup with elegant glassware and natural wood finish for events.

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Modern meeting room in FoodWell, ideal for workshops and team building events.

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"Elegant meeting space with wooden table, ideal for networking events and discussions."

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Modern dining setup in FoodWell studio, ideal for intimate meetings and events.

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Minimalist dining table setup in FoodWell studio for corporate meetings and events.

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Reception

Studio

FoodWell

A stylish, award-winning art venue in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Ideal for events and exhibitions.

Our RIBA award-winning city-centre home provides a unique setting for your organisation to host events and entertain clients in the surroundings of our world-class contemporary art exhibitions. Located in Manchester's buzzing and creative Northern Quarter district our stylish building is fully accessible and can be flexible to fit your requirements. We have high speed Wi-Fi and are equipped with projectors and built-in sounds systems, as well as any other technical equipment you might need to create a unique experience. 

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esea Studio

esea contemporary

Daylight studio in Manchester with infinity cove, ideal for photography, film shoots, and castings.

Tanzaro Photography Studio is a popular daylight photography and film studio in the hart of manchester just 5mins walk from Piccadilly Train Station. Ideal for eComm Campaigns, Lookbooks, Editorials, Castings and Film. 
Lighting equipment, Clothes Rails and Hangers, Iron board and Steamers. Perfect for any photo shoot or blank canvas filming.


Bright event space with large windows, perfect for workshops and gatherings.

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Bright event space with large windows for corporate meetings and creative workshops.

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Film and Photo

Tanzaro Photography Studio

Tanzaro Creative Photography Studio Manchester

A unique gallery space with high ceilings, ideal for exhibitions, launches, and creative events.

The space is perfect for gallery exhibitions, product launches, art shows previous use has been from Fashion campaigns to elaborate concepts for Film & Photography, we fuse our artistic expertise to bring a creative designer’s vision to reality. 

Modern art gallery in Manchester, featuring vibrant artwork for creative events and exhibitions.

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DJ event at Smolensky Gallery, Manchester with vibrant art and engaging atmosphere.

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Basketball sculpture and Michelin Man at Smolensky Gallery, Manchester art event display.

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Attendees queue outside Smolensky Gallery for a well-organized art event in Manchester.

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Arts

Smolensky Gallery 

Smolensky Gallery (Art Gallery in Manchester)

A versatile creative space for conferences and events in a not-for-profit arts venue.

Space 1 at Contact Theatre in Manchester is a versatile and creative hub suitable for conferences, meetings, and events. The space offers a diverse and flexible environment for hosting various types of gatherings with a cutting-edge arts touch. Previous events hosted at Space 1 include those for Amnesty International, BBC, and more. The venue is not-for-profit, supporting work with young people and local communities.

Modern architectural venue Space 1 in Contact Theatre Manchester for innovative events.

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Black box theater in Contact Theatre Manchester for events and presentations.

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Modern auditorium with vibrant red seating, ideal for conferences and performances.

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Spacious event room with yellow walls, ideal for workshops in Contact Theatre Manchester.

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Space 1

Contact Theatre Manchester

Intimate, versatile studio for art exhibits, performances, and small events. Bright and inviting.

A perfect space for exhibiting individual pieces of art, sculptures and other creative works. 

The bright white of the infinity tunnel brings out the colours and with our lighting really exposes the intricate details of each piece.

It's also a small and intimate space to share stories, perform poetry and live music. 

With a cap of 40 people including performers it makes for a really warm and memorable experience.

It's also great for small sales and creative 1-2-1's

Minimalist photography studio with seamless white backdrop for branding events.

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Versatile Studio 2 at Spectrum Studios with natural light for meetings and events.

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Versatile event space with black brick wall, ideal for gatherings and creative sessions.