Weddings & Civil Ceremonies

Ethel Leontine Gabain, The Little Bride, 1934

A beautiful and unforgettable setting for weddings and civil ceremonies, our galleries provide a stunning backdrop for your wedding. Treat your guests to a cultural experience, immersed in world renowned artworks as you celebrate your romantic journey.

We can host your ceremony, your reception, or both, and one of our specialised event planners will be delighted to guide you through the planning process and help you organise your big day.

Weddings and civil ceremonies can be held among the distinctive Mancunian paintings by Lowry and Valette in Gallery 16. After the ceremony, celebrate with drinks in the romantic Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, followed by dinner and dancing in the glass Atrium, the Galleries or the Gallery Café.

"The gallery helped to make our wedding a truly memorable day. We have had some amazing feedback from our guests about both how fabulous the wedding venue was and how good the catering was. We would have no hesitation in recommending the gallery for an event."

Our talented Gallery Café team will put on a delicious spread, made from the highest quality, locally and sustainably sourced ingredients – taking care to meet any special dietary requirements you or your guests have.

We aim to make the process of planning your wedding as simple as possible. From florists to entertainers and everything in between, we’ve partnered with local, talented professionals who provide a reliable service with a focus on sustainability – meaning all you need to do is browse our curated list of recommendations and take your pick.

Wedding information pack

Wedding cake and red and peach flowers in front of the Chariot Race

Couple getting married in gallery 16, view in from behind the wedding guests looking towards the ceremony, lights illuminate the isle, bride and groom are holding hands

Married couple on the steps of the gallery kissing. Guests are holding sparklers in the air

Wedding round table set up in the Atrium

Detail of Nordic dinner table set up in the Atrium, long tables and garlands

Long tables with table cloths set up in the Victorian Galleries

Male couple in matching velvet suits stood in front of Derek Jarman, Protest

Gallery 16

120 pax

Daytime & evening hire

Victorian Galleries

200+ pax

Evening hire only

Atrium

200+ pax

Evening hire only

Victorian Hall

100 pax

Evening hire only

Gallery Café

100 pax

Evening hire only

Let us help you craft the perfect event

Call our Events Team to discuss your exact requirements or fill out the form, and we will advise you on which combination of event spaces would work best for your special day.

+44 (0)161 235 8862

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